When was property at 159 South Porter Street built and last sold?

The property at 159 South Porter Street was built in 1884 and last sold on May 8, 2023 for $225,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 159 South Porter Street is $247,914.

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Elgin

60120

Southeast Elgin

159 S Porter Street

$245,000

● House - Off Market

159 S Porter Street

Elgin, IL 60120

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,351 Ft²

$1,575

Est. Monthly

10.96%

Cap Rate

About This Property

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!

Unit Size

1,351 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.17 acres

Price per sqft

$180

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$381

HOA Dues

Year Built

1884

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Last updated: 2 years ago (MRED MLS #12189330)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Dec 20, 2024	Sold	Premium
Sold
Nov 20, 2024	In contract	-
In contract
Nov 7, 2024	Price Decreased	$243,000 ↓ $5K (2%)
Price Decreased
Oct 26, 2024	Listed by Southwestern Real Estate, Inc.	$248,000
Listed by Southwestern Real Estate, Inc.
May 10, 2023	Sold	Premium
Sold
Apr 3, 2023	Listed by Grid 7 Properties	$210,000
Listed by Grid 7 Properties

	* MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. CALLING FOR HIGHEST & BEST BY WEDNESDAY (04/19/23) AT 2:00 PM.* Welcome Home to this Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home Nestled in Elgin! You will Love the Historic Details including the Original Hardwood Floors on the Main Level, Original Moldings, and Over-sized Windows which fill the Home with an Abundance of Natural Light! The Master Bedroom Features Vaulted Ceilings, a Private En-Suite Bathroom, and a Walk-in Closet! The Second Bedroom offers a Built in Bed Frame complete with Storage Drawers underneath! There's even a Bedroom and Full Bathroom on the Main Floor! Enjoy your Weekends relaxing on the Rear Deck! This Home comes complete with a 1 Car Garage and an Extra Long Two Car width Driveway! The Interior has been Freshly Painted, New Carpeting has been installed throughout the Second Level, and New Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring has been installed in the Sun Room! The List of Improvements Continues...The Concrete Driveway and Front Sidewalk were Replaced in 2022. The Roof and Furnace were Replaced in 2021. The Water Supply Line from the Street to the Meter was Replaced in 2020, and the Air Conditioning was Replaced in 2018. Conveniently Located near Parks, the Library, Shopping, Dining, and Public Transportation!!!

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1884

Effective Year Built: 1884
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 7
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 28
Exterior Walls Type: 19
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 500
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 8
Basement Area: 894
Garage Type: 4
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 7,405

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,290
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 580
Total Building Area: 2,245
Gross Building Area: 2,245
Building Area: 1,351
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 13
Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 1,351
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: JAMES H&FULTON GIFFORDS ADDN
Land Acres: 0000000170
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 0040
State Land Use Code: 0040
Legal Description 1: CHARLES CARTES SUB OF LOT 5 JAMES H & FULTON GIFFORDS ADDN WEST 129.36 FT SOUTH 18.25 FT LOT 6 & WEST 129.36 FT NORTH 39.5 FT LOT 5

Neighborhood

School District Name: School District U-46

Census Tract: 851400

Geography

Parcel: 06-13-405-017

Lot: 5
Municipality: ELGIN
Latitude: 42.0342
Longitude: -88.2688

Address

Full Address: 159 S Porter St

Address - House Number: 159
Street Direction: S
Address - Street Name: Porter
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: IL
City Name: Elgin
Carrier Code: C036
4-Digit Zip Code: 6610
Zip Code: 60120

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $435,802
Tax Rate Code Area: EL005

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2186

Valuation Date: Nov 29, 2023
Confidence Score: 70
Final Value: 223,427
High Value: 272,271
Low Value: 174,583

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $168,845

Market Land Value: $33,902
Market Improvement Value: $134,943

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $56,259
Assessed Land Value: $11,296
Assessed Improvements Value: $44,963

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: May 08, 2023

Current Sale Recording Date: May 11, 2023
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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 15089
Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 30, 2006
Previous Sale Contract Date: May 18, 2006
Previous Sale Amount: $151,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 68

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About Southeast Elgin

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$310,000

Sale Price/ft²

$213

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1546 ft²

Average Home Age

45 years

Currently For Sale

30 Listings

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Listed by: Sarah Goss, Southwestern Real Estate, Inc.
Last Updated: 2 years ago
Data Source: MRED, MLS# 12189330

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159 S Porter Street

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