Kane County property record for 421 N Porter St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,722 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $4,917 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-462-001 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-462-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,968 sqft |
| Basement Area | 588 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 7,722 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 421 N PORTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3973 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOAGLANDS ADDN LOT 6 BLOCK 4 (EXCEPT EAST 15 FT) |
| Legal Subdivision | HOAGLANDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 851302 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 N PORTER ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-3973 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199737309 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017487 |
| 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 | $4,917.00 (+15.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,454 (+8.57%) Land $12,879 Building $59,575 | $217,449 (+8.57%) Land $38,652 Building $178,797 |
| 2024 | $66,734 (+21.39%) Land $11,862 Building $54,872 | $200,282 (+21.44%) Land $35,600 Building $164,682 | |
| 2022 | $4,246.00 (+4.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,973 (+6.96%) Land $9,771 Building $45,202 | $164,919 (+6.96%) Land $29,313 Building $135,606 |
| 2021 | $4,050.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,396 Land $9,135 Building $42,261 | $154,188 Land $27,405 Building $126,783 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 625 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile.
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