Kane County property record for 140 N Porter St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,868 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,804 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,961 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-254-021 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-254-021 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,868 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,302 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,434 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,804 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 140 N PORTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GROTE & WALDRONS 3RD ADDN SOUTH 31 FT LOT 5 & ALL LOT 6 BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROTE&WALDRONS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 851301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elgin Historic District listed 1983 · 327 contributing resources · NRIS 83000318 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
140 N Porter St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 N PORTER ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-4429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 N Porter St was $7,961 with exemptions applied.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,961.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $120,359 (+8.57%) Land $21,222 Building $99,137 | $361,221 (+8.57%) Land $63,691 Building $297,530 |
| 2024 | $110,859 Land $19,547 Building $91,312 | $332,710 Land $58,664 Building $274,046 | |
| 2022 | $6,964.00 (+4.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,321 (+6.96%) Land $16,102 Building $75,219 | $273,963 (+6.96%) Land $48,306 Building $225,657 |
| 2021 | $6,635.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,378 Land $15,054 Building $70,324 | $256,134 Land $45,162 Building $210,972 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 N Porter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 140 N Porter St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ELGIN serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 19 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 520 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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