Kane County property record for 169 S Porter St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 18 acres (784,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,025 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-405-019 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-405-019 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 708 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 784,080 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 169 S PORTER ST |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-6610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHARLES CARTES SUB OF LOT 5 JAMES H & FULTON GIFFORDS ADDN SOUTH 60 FT WEST 129.36 FT LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES H&FULTON GIFFORDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1151 WOODLAND AVE, BATAVIA, IL 60510-3049 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201365049 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012065 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 169 S PORTER ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-6610 |
| Document Number | 0000003213 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1151 WOODLAND AVE BATAVIA IL 605103049, BATAVIA, IL 60510-3049 |
| Document Number | 0000003213 |
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| Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3213 |
| Name | RESOURCE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 555 BETHANY RD, DEKALB, IL 60115-4941 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $5,025.00 (+15.94%) | $65,878 (+8.57%) Land $15,874 Building $50,004 | $197,713 (+8.57%) Land $47,641 Building $150,072 |
| 2024 | $60,678 (+21.39%) Land $14,621 Building $46,057 | $182,107 (+21.44%) Land $43,881 Building $138,226 | |
| 2022 | $4,334.00 (+3.96%) | $49,984 (+6.96%) Land $12,044 Building $37,940 | $149,952 (+6.96%) Land $36,132 Building $113,820 |
| 2021 | $4,169.00 | $46,731 Land $11,260 Building $35,471 | $140,193 Land $33,780 Building $106,413 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 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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