Sold630d on marketHistoric · 136 yrs
21 N Porter St
Elgin, IL, 60120 • Gifford Park • Kane County
$342,500
$129/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,648Sqft
0.25 acLot
1890Built
Property DNA
Victorian Style
Built 1890 · 136 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
1 Fireplace
Family Room
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 630 days ago · 3 views · Top 5% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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630 days on market
Established listing
$129/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 5% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1890 · Historic
A fantastic Victorian for sale in Elgin Historic District! You will enjoy the character of this home including the original architecture with multiple porches and plenty of space with 4 bedrooms, large new kitchen and first floor laundry. A previous addition provides for a large kitchen/dining room area and huge master suite, resulting in over 2,600 sq ft of living space. The huge master bedroom (20x16) has wall of closets and full bath. Many recent updates including kitchen 2023, half bath 2022, master bath 2021, garage door 2020 and more! Lots of outdoor space with a private fenced back yard. Don't miss this beautiful home! Selling 'as is'.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights first floor laundry, original architecture, and large new kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,144/month
Principal & Interest$1,687
Property Tax$343
Insurance$114
Down payment20% ($68,500)
3%50%
Est. 6.25% rate · 30yr fixed · $274,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1890
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.25 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleVictorian
Year built1890
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
CoolingWall Unit(s)
RoofShake
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot0.25 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGifford Park
Annual tax$6,572
Parcel0613262003
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Double Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Steam
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Laundry
Main Level
Fireplace
Family Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Detached
Garage
Patio & Porch
Deck
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second20×16 ft320 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second16×15 ft240 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second15×13 ft195 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Second11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market630
Est. value$389,900
Est. rent$3,153/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$129
On marketMay 24, 2024
PostedMay 24, 2024
Last sold$342,500
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJul 22, 2024
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60120
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 22, 2024Sold$342,500$129MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 12, 2024Contingent$349,000$132MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 24, 2024Listed For Sale$349,000$132MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 24, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 26, 2024Listed For Sale$349,000$132MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 15, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 12, 2024Listed For Sale$349,000$132MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 15, 2019Sold$262,000$99MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 23, 2019Pending Sale$269,690$102Stoll Real Estate
Aug 16, 2019Price Change$269,690$102Stoll Real Estate
Jul 19, 2019Price Change$272,000$103Stoll Real Estate
Jun 26, 2019Price Change$287,740$109Stoll Real Estate
Jun 14, 2019Listed For Sale$297,400$112Stoll Real Estate
Sold$342,500
Jul 22, 2024•$129/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$349,000
Jun 12, 2024•$132/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$349,000
May 24, 2024•$132/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
May 24, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$349,000
Apr 26, 2024•$132/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Apr 15, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$349,000
Apr 12, 2024•$132/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$262,000
Nov 15, 2019•$99/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$269,690
Sep 23, 2019•$102/sqft•Stoll Real Estate
Price Change$269,690
Aug 16, 2019•$102/sqft•Stoll Real Estate
Price Change$272,000
Jul 19, 2019•$103/sqft•Stoll Real Estate
Price Change$287,740
Jun 26, 2019•$109/sqft•Stoll Real Estate
Listed For Sale$297,400
Jun 14, 2019•$112/sqft•Stoll Real Estate
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 14, 2024$7,306$99,291
Apr 14, 2023$6,965$89,702
Apr 14, 2022$6,572$81,793
Apr 14, 2021$6,287$76,471
Apr 14, 2020$5,851$70,157
Apr 14, 2019$5,681$66,829
Apr 14, 2018$5,110$57,683
Apr 14, 2017$4,992$54,531
Apr 14, 2016$5,395$50,590
Apr 14, 2015—$46,370
Apr 14, 2014—$45,797
Apr 14, 2013—$53,591
Apr 14, 2012—$62,832
Apr 14, 2011—$79,104
Apr 14, 2010—$87,053
Apr 14, 2009—$93,324
Apr 14, 2008—$93,324
Apr 14, 2007—$95,694
Apr 14, 2006—$89,178
Apr 14, 2005—$83,743
Apr 14, 2004—$78,207
Apr 14, 2003—$72,555
Apr 14, 2002—$67,181
Apr 14, 2001—$62,523
Apr 14, 2000—$59,500
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Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Kane County
Nearby neighborhoods
Cobblers CrossingCollege GreenCollege ParkGifford ParkGrant ParkNorth Country KnollsNortheastern ElginSoutheast ElginSouthwest ElginValley Creek
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60120601216012360124
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