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Off Market Dec 2024 for $245K

$291,937

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,608/mo

•

1,351

sq ft

159 S Porter St, Elgin, IL 60120

About this home

Timeless charm, a convenient location, and the perfect destination for cozy this holiday season. This sunlit beauty is boasting original hardwood floors, a first-floor bedroom & full bath, formal dining space, detailed moldings and niches, a bright & spacious kitchen, full basement, cozy sun room, character filled bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and exposed brick, 1 car garage with XL concrete drive, and a refreshing list of updates! New driveway & sidewalk (2022), Roof (2021), Furnace (2021), AC (2018), and water line from street to meter (2020). All of this plus a great location near Elgin's historic district plus schools, transportation, interstate access, parks, and countless shopping/dining options. A total ray of sunshine!

Single-familyProperty Type

1884Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Sarah Goss • Southwestern Real Estate, Inc.

Bought with Mark East • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12189330

Redfin Estimate

$291,937

$47K since sold in December 2024$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.7% higher than the average sale price ($282K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$269,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,270 sq ft
286 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$300,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
555 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$330,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,525 sq ft
457 Arlington Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$300,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
468 North St, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$235,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,408 sq ft
306 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL 60120
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$255,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,230 sq ft
463 North St, Elgin, IL 60120

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Market trends in 60120, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.8%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$320K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

125

17 MoM

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Sale history for 159 S Porter St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12189330

Dec 20, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$245,000

$181/sq ft

Dec 19, 2024

Pending

—

Nov 18, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Nov 6, 2024

Price Changed

$243,000

$180/sq ft

Oct 26, 2024

Listed (Active)

$248,000

$184/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11750843

May 10, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$225,000

$167/sq ft

Apr 19, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Apr 17, 2023

Relisted (Active)

—

Apr 6, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Apr 3, 2023

Listed (Active)

$210,000

$155/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07363538

Nov 24, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Nov 11, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

Oct 22, 2009

Listed (New)

Public Records

Oct 20, 2004

Sold

$165,000

$122/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 20, 2003

Sold

$118,000

$87/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,046 (+4.6%)

$14,887 + $59,260

$74,147

2024

$4,825 (+5.4%)

$14,887 + $59,260

$74,147

2023

$4,578 (+5.0%)

$13,712 + $54,582

$68,294

2022

$4,358 (+4.8%)

$12,388 + $49,311

$61,699

2021

$4,157 (+3.1%)

$11,296 + $44,963

$56,259

2020

$4,032 (+3.2%)

$10,561 + $42,037

$52,598

2019

$3,907 (+6.9%)

$9,604 + $38,227

$47,831

2018

$3,656 (+2.6%)

$9,604 + $38,227

$47,831

2017

$3,562 (+5.4%)

$9,048 + $33,932

$42,980

2016

$3,380 (+2.1%)

$8,554 + $32,078

$40,632

2015

$3,310 (−4.1%)

$7,936 + $29,760

$37,696

2013

$3,453 (−8.9%)

$7,374 + $32,532

$39,906

2012

$3,792 (−5.2%)

$7,374 + $32,532

$39,906

2011

$4,000 (−5.8%)

$7,965 + $35,139

$43,104

2010

$4,248 (+2.7%)

$9,868 + $44,682

$54,550

2009

$4,135 (+4.0%)

$9,868 + $44,682

$54,550

2008

$3,975 (+1.4%)

$10,579 + $47,901

$58,480

2007

$3,922

$10,239 + $46,362

$56,601

Tax history for 159 S Porter St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,046 (+4.6%)

$14,887 + $59,260

$74,147

2024

$4,825 (+5.4%)

$14,887 + $59,260

$74,147

2023

$4,578 (+5.0%)

$13,712 + $54,582

$68,294

2022

$4,358 (+4.8%)

$12,388 + $49,311

$61,699

2021

$4,157 (+3.1%)

$11,296 + $44,963

$56,259

2020

$4,032 (+3.2%)

$10,561 + $42,037

$52,598

2019

$3,907 (+6.9%)

$9,604 + $38,227

$47,831

2018

$3,656 (+2.6%)

$9,604 + $38,227

$47,831

2017

$3,562 (+5.4%)

$9,048 + $33,932

$42,980

2016

$3,380 (+2.1%)

$8,554 + $32,078

$40,632

2015

$3,310 (−4.1%)

$7,936 + $29,760

$37,696

2013

$3,453 (−8.9%)

$7,374 + $32,532

$39,906

2012

$3,792 (−5.2%)

$7,374 + $32,532

$39,906

2011

$4,000 (−5.8%)

$7,965 + $35,139

$43,104

2010

$4,248 (+2.7%)

$9,868 + $44,682

$54,550

2009

$4,135 (+4.0%)

$9,868 + $44,682

$54,550

2008

$3,975 (+1.4%)

$10,579 + $47,901

$58,480

2007

$3,922

$10,239 + $46,362

$56,601

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kane County

APN

0613405017

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Driveway: Concrete

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Second
Dimensions: 5 x 10
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Country Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Unfinished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 894

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 6

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 894
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 894
General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
Parcel Number: 0613405017

Lot Information
Dimensions: 58X129
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,577.58
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 46
Middle Or Junior School District: 46
High School District: 46

Location Information
Township: Elgin
Corporate Limits: Elgin
Directions: Route 25 to Laurel St W to Porter N to home

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 0613405017

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

Channing Memorial Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

3/10

Ellis Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

4/10

Elgin High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Elgin, IL • 60120

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$278,000 – $336,000

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Home values near 159 S Porter St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
135 South Porter St, Elgin, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$208,964
131 South Porter St, Elgin, IL 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1484 Sq. Ft.	$267,455

Address	Redfin Estimate
169 South Porter St, Elgin, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$210,473
170 South Porter St, Elgin, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$325,538

Address	Redfin Estimate
149 South Porter St, Elgin, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$289,075
164 South Porter St, Elgin, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2820 Sq. Ft.	$295,138

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