159 South Porter Street

Elgin, IL 60120

$245,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,351 Sq. Ft.
$181 / Sq. Ft.
1,351
Sq. Ft.
$181
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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!
  1. Listed by Sarah Goss • Southwestern Real Estate, Inc.

Sold By @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details for 159 South Porter Street

Area
Elgin
Township
Elgin
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Cottage
LISTING UPDATED: 12/20/2024 03:19 PM

Property Details for 159 South Porter Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12189330
Days on Market24
Taxes$4,578 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1884
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyKane County

Building Information for 159 South Porter Street

Stories-Year Built1884Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Property Information for 159 South Porter Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 46
  • High School District: 46
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Sq Ft: 894
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Walk In Closet
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 894
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 58X129
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 894
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Document Date: 2024-12-19T22:02:34
  • Photos Count: 16
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 11X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Living Room
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Deck Dimensions: 5X10
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 12X10

Property History for 159 South Porter Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 South Porter Street

Taxable ValueLand$12,388Additions$49,311Total$61,699
Tax Record2023$4,578 ($381 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,351 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,351 SqFtStories5Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1884CountyKANEAPN06-13-405-017Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 159 South Porter Street

This home is within School District U-46.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Channing Memorial Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Ellis Middle School
Public7 to 8

Elgin High School
Public9 to 12

Phoenix
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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