Kane County property record for 159 N Porter St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,458 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Nov 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $6,779 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-255-003 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-255-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,458 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,687 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,229 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 159 N PORTER ST |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-5376 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GROTE & WALDRONS 3RD ADDN LOT 3 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROTE&WALDRONS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
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.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37W840 BIG TIMBER RD, ELGIN, IL 60124-7852 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199568298 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1140 / 247 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000079879 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $6,779.00 (+25.05%) | $88,859 (+8.57%) Land $17,878 Building $70,981 | $266,684 (+8.57%) Land $53,655 Building $213,028 |
| 2024 | $81,845 (+30.9%) Land $16,467 Building $65,378 | $245,633 (+30.95%) Land $49,421 Building $196,212 | |
| 2022 | $5,421.00 (+3.95%) | $62,525 (+6.96%) Land $13,565 Building $48,960 | $187,575 (+6.96%) Land $40,695 Building $146,880 |
| 2021 | $5,215.00 | $58,456 Land $12,682 Building $45,774 | $175,368 Land $38,046 Building $137,322 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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