Kane County property record for 152 S Porter St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,817 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-404-033 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-404-033 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 862 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 152 S PORTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-6611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHARLES CARTES SUB OF LOT 5 JAMES H & FULTON GIFFORDS ADDN NORTH 1/2 LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES H&FULTON GIFFORDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 851301 |
152 S Porter St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2008.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 152 S PORTER ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-6611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20015669 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 4, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005537 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 152 S Porter St was $3,817 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,817.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,036 (+8.57%) Land $10,604 Building $47,432 | $174,178 (+8.57%) Land $31,825 Building $142,353 |
| 2024 | $53,455 Land $9,767 Building $43,688 | $160,429 Land $29,313 Building $131,116 | |
| 2022 | $3,298.00 (+5.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,035 (+6.96%) Land $8,046 Building $35,989 | $132,105 (+6.96%) Land $24,138 Building $107,967 |
| 2021 | $3,137.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,169 Land $7,522 Building $33,647 | $123,507 Land $22,566 Building $100,941 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 152 S 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.
Wildfire risk around 152 S Porter St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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