Kane County property record for 615 N Porter St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 790 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $18,333 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,363 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-409-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-409-002 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 790 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 790 sqft |
| Basement Area | 790 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Street Address | 615 N PORTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W H WILCOXS ADDN LOT 3 BLOCK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | W H WILCOXS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
615 N Porter St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1997.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 615 N PORTER ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-3921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199757509 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057510 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 615 N Porter St was $3,363 with exemptions applied.
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 | $3,363.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $60,086 (+8.57%) Land $20,696 Building $39,390 | $180,330 (+8.57%) Land $62,113 Building $118,217 |
| 2024 | $55,343 Land $19,062 Building $36,281 | $166,095 Land $57,209 Building $108,887 | |
| 2022 | $3,953.00 (+3.97%) | $45,590 (+6.96%) Land $15,703 Building $29,887 | $136,770 (+6.96%) Land $47,109 Building $89,661 |
| 2021 | $3,802.00 | $42,623 Land $14,681 Building $27,942 | $127,869 Land $44,043 Building $83,826 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 615 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 615 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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