115 N Porter St

924 Sq. Ft.
$274 / Sq. Ft.
924
Sq. Ft.
$274
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A perfect starter home, or something to downsize to, this home is located in a beautiful historic district on Elgin's Eastside. The home features timeless architectural details and a quaint open front porch welcomes you. Upon entering you'll notice 9ft ceilings and gorgeous hardwood floors carefully nestled between the oversized baseboards. The family room, dining room and kitchen all flow together on the main floor and create an open feel. There's a sliding door from the kitchen out to the large...A perfect starter home, or something to downsize to, this home is located in a beautiful historic district on Elgin's Eastside. The home features timeless architectural details and a quaint open front porch welcomes you. Upon entering you'll notice 9ft ceilings and gorgeous hardwood floors carefully nestled between the oversized baseboards. The family room, dining room and kitchen all flow together on the main floor and create an open feel. There's a sliding door from the kitchen out to the large deck and a good-sized backyard. Both bedrooms are located upstairs and there is an unfinished basement that is great for storage and a work area. Although this home is move-in ready, there is still plenty that you can do to add instant equity through some handyman work and improvement. Take advantage of this low-priced home while it's available! Sold during processing.
  1. Listed by Christopher Davis • Inspire Realty Group LLC
    P: (847)-489-3476 C: (847)-489-3476 chris@inspirerealtygroup.com

Sold By Inspire Realty Group LLC

Property Details for 115 North Porter Street

Area
Elgin
Township
Elgin
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 03/18/2026 12:56 PM

Property Details for 115 North Porter Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12575151
Days on Market1
Taxes$4,358 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1884
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,920 SF
CountyKane County

Location

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Building Information for 115 North Porter Street

Stories-Year Built1884Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,920 SF

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Property Information for 115 North Porter Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 46
  • High School District: 46
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 46
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Office
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X132
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 1
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
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: 14X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 13X11
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Living Room
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 9X7

Property History for 115 North Porter Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 17, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1933447672

$253,000

+9.9% / yr

Mar 17, 2026

Sold

MRED #12575151

$253,000
Feb 13, 2026

Pending

MRED #12575151

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/17/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1933447672

$253,000

+9.9% / yr

03/17/2026

Sold

MRED #12575151

$253,000
02/13/2026

Pending

MRED #12575151

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Public Records for 115 North Porter Street

Taxable ValueLand$17,478Additions$44,983Total$62,461
Tax Record2024$4,358 ($363 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt924 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt924 SqFtStories5Lot Size8,694 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1884CountyKANEAPN06-13-256-006

Schools near 115 North 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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ronald D O'Neal Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Ellis Middle School
Public7 to 8

Elgin High School
Public9 to 12

Central School Program
Public6 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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