This home's estimate is 5.7% lower than the average sale price ($319K) of 5 comparable homes.
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18 S Porter St, Elgin, IL 60120
About this home
BACK ON THE MARKET! Buyer's financing fell through. This beautiful, spacious, historic Elgin home dates from ca. 1885 and is eligible for City of Elgin historic grant programs. Large, airy rooms w/ hardwood floors, oak woodwork, some leaded/stained glass, and other historic details. Original claw foot tub in bath! Huge backyard with deck and extensive perennial plantings. Central air, walkup attic, basement, large lot, convenient to downtown, train station, and Rte 90. Great bones, good condition, and ready for your decorating ideas! This one won't last! Perfect for Renovation Loan Financing to make your desired updates! Home Warranty included. HURRY BEFORE ITS GONE!
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Sale history for 18 S Porter St
$67/sq ft
$69/sq ft
$70/sq ft
$71/sq ft
$73/sq ft
Tax history for 18 S Porter St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Cars: 4
- # of Exterior Parking Spaces: 4
- Parking Space(s)
- Driveway
- Parking On-Site
- Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
- Concrete Driveway
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- # of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
- Master Bedroom Information
- Size: 11X14
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Curtains/Drapes
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Size: 14X13
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Curtains/Drapes
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Size: 11X14
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Blinds, Window Curtains/Drapes
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Size: 11X14
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Blinds, Window Curtains/Drapes
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 1
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Living Room Information
- Size: 13X18
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Curtains/Drapes
- Family Room Information
- Size: 13X13
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Curtains/Drapes
- Dining Room Information
- Separate Dining Room
- Size: 14X14
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Curtains/Drapes
- Kitchen Information
- Size: 13X14
- Eating Area (Table Space)
- On Main Level
- Wood Laminate Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Laundry Room Information
- Size: 13X14
- In Basement
- Other Flooring
- Additional Rooms Information
- Foyer
- Full Basement
- Unfinished Basement
- Interior Stair to Attic, Unfinished Attic
- Additional Room #1 Information
- Foyer
- Size: 6X13
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Equipment
- Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Humidifier, Ceiling Fan
- Interior Features
- Hardwood Flooring
- Heating & Cooling
- Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
- Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
- Building Information
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Built Before 1978
- Age: 100+ Years
- Cedar Exterior
- Stone Foundation
- Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
- Property Features
- Deck, Porch
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 60X167
- Less Than .25 Acre
- Fenced Yard
- Property Information
- # of Rooms: 8
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Assessor Sq.Ft.: 0
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
- School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Historical District
- Parcel Identification Number: 0613404012
Financial
- Financial Information
- Tax: $3,976.50
- Tax Year: 2016
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Special Service Area: N
- Finance Code: FHA 203K
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water: Public
- Sewer (Public)
Location
- Community Information
- Park/Playground, Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street
- School Information
- Elementary School: CHANNING MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCH
- Elementary School District: 46
- Junior High: ELLIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Junior High District: 46
- High School: ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL
- High School District: 46
- Location Information
- Township: ELGIN
- Corporate Limits: ELGIN
- Directions: Chicago St (Route 19) one block west of Liberty St (Route 25) to Porter St, south
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 10,150 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Kane County
- APN: 0613404012
Other
- Listing Information
- Sale Price Includes Parking
- Home Warranty
- Possession: Closing
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Sale Terms: Conventional
- Seller Concessions: Yes
- Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 4440
Around this home
Schools
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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4 Beds | 2 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $363,389 |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $192,337 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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5 Beds | 3 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $246,443 |
6 Beds | 5 Baths | 2544 Sq. Ft. | — |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1886 Sq. Ft. | $338,150 |
5 Beds | 4 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $510,234 |
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