Kane County property record for 608 N Porter St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 988 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,633 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-408-009 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-408-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,976 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 608 N PORTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W H WILCOXS ADDN LOT 8 BLOCK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | W H WILCOXS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
608 N Porter St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2014.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 N PORTER ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-3922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201420182 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 608 N PORTER ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-3922 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000011467 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K011467 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
| Rate | 3.37% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 N Porter St was $4,633 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 | $4,633.00 Homeowner's exemption | $68,734 (+8.57%) Land $20,696 Building $48,038 | $206,285 (+8.57%) Land $62,113 Building $144,172 |
| 2024 | $63,308 Land $19,062 Building $44,246 | $190,000 Land $57,209 Building $132,791 | |
| 2022 | $4,001.00 (+4.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,151 (+6.96%) Land $15,703 Building $36,448 | $156,453 (+6.96%) Land $47,109 Building $109,344 |
| 2021 | $3,814.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,757 Land $14,681 Building $34,076 | $146,271 Land $44,043 Building $102,228 |
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 608 N 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.
The area around 608 N Porter St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 587 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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