Kane County property record for 159 S Porter St, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
| Square Footage | 1,351 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage | Detached |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,046.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-13-405-017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,351 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,245 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 894 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1884 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 159 S PORTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-6610 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHARLES CARTE'S SUB OF LOT 5 JAMES H & FULTON GIFFORD'S ADDN WEST 129.36 FT SOUTH 18.25 FT LOT 6 & WEST 129.36 FT NORTH 39.5 FT LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES H&FULTON GIFFORDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-13-405-017
Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3S654 WARREN AVE, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555-3331 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202448407 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 03, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000172827 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 S PORTER ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-6610 |
| Document Number | 0000015089 |
| Instrument Date | May 08, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K015089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $225.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 N BROADWAY ST, HUDSON, IL 61748-7658 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 113 SARATOGA CT, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-1828 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000015090 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K015090 |
| Name | FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Document Number | 0000015091 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K015091 |
| Name | ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60601 |
| Type | Stand Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2033 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,046.00 (+15.79%) | $74,147 (+8.57%) Land $14,887 Building $59,260 | $222,530 (+8.57%) Land $44,679 Building $177,851 |
| 2024 | $68,294 (+21.39%) Land $13,712 Building $54,582 | $204,964 (+21.44%) Land $41,152 Building $163,812 | |
| 2022 | $4,358.00 (+4.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,259 (+6.96%) Land $11,296 Building $44,963 | $168,777 (+6.96%) Land $33,888 Building $134,889 |
| 2021 | $4,157.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,598 Land $10,561 Building $42,037 | $157,794 Land $31,683 Building $126,111 |
159 S Porter St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Kane County (17089C), updated October 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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