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Property Description
Welcome home to your new home sweet home located at 160 Porter Avenue in charming Clifton, Illinois! This is the one that you have been waiting for! This 1910 American-Four Square home will make you smile from the moment you arrive! You are greeted by a landscaped yard and large lot at over half an acre with beautiful plants, flower beds, and mature trees. This lovingly maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home includes beautiful original woodwork from the doors, trim, built-in cabinets, freshly refinished original hardwood floors, and stained glass windows that offer the historic charm and quality of the early 20th century. The exterior and interior of the home have been painted to give that modern touch. As you move throughout the home from the enclosed porch, you enter through the original solid wood door and enter the foyer with the original woodwork details, large closet, and the beautiful wooden stairs and banisters that lead you upstairs. Off of the foyer is the large living room which features many large windows and lots of natural light. From the living room move into the dining room perfect for entertaining and hosting those holiday parties with lovely built-ins for your favorite dishes to be stored in. From the dining room head into the timeless kitchen with upper and lower white cabinets, movable island cart, a large window, original farmhouse sink, portable dishwasher, stove (2023), microwave (2026), and a pantry. Off of the kitchen the home had an addition built on in 2014 which added the main level bathroom/laundry room which features a linen cabinet, space for extra storage, and the washer and dryer (2021). Upstairs you will find new laminate wood floors (2026), the primary bedroom with new fan/light fixture (2026), two more generously sized bedrooms with new fan/light fixtures (2026), and another full bathroom. The home also features a full size dormer/walk-up attic that includes stain glass windows and plenty of additional space to finish or use for storage (lots of possibilities for this space). The full-partially finished basement expands your living space with a family/recreation room space, shower and sink, and large storage/mechanical room for extra storage. Outside is another true delight with a brick-paver patio, pergola with lights, fire pit, large yard, and a new vinyl fence (2025). The 30 x 40 heated garage is a car enthusiast's dream with room for 4 cars and extra space for a workshop, hangout space, or even more storage! Don't worry about power outages with the whole house generator (2014) for the house and garage! Have peace of mind upon move in as this wonderful home has already had the updates done for you- Furnace (2008), Water Heater (2018), Roof (2019), Whole House Humidifier (2025). Amenities nearby include Dairy Queen, Dollar General, grocery store, banks, parks, the Clifton pool, fishing ponds, and a walking path. This home gives you historic charm with modern updates, room to spread out both inside and outside all while being near Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley and just about 60 minutes from Chicago! Don't miss your chance at this spectacular home located in the Central School District in (Golf-Cart friendly) Clifton! Call today for your own showing!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 160 Porter Ave
General
- Sold For: $272,500
- Taxes: $3,304 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12616304
- Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Generator, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Lighting
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 18
- Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Tandem, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Clifton
- County: Iroquois
- Driving Directions: Take I-57 to exit 297. Turn right onto 2900N Rd, then turn right onto Main Street, continue on Main Street until you reach (E) Porter Avenue, Turn right onto Porter Avenue and the home will be on your right.
School Information
- School District: 4
- Midd School District: 4
- Elementary School: Chebanse Elementary
- Middle School: Nash Middle School
- High School: Central High School
- Private School: Central High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: American Foursquare
- Construction: Brick, Plaster
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Plaster
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Unfinished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments, Drapes, Display Window(s), Some Stained Glass
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,688
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1910
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2014
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Pergola
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.61
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 132 x 198
- Fence: Yes
- Zoning: SINGL
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1910
- Tax Amount: $3,304.44
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10032530060000
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Sold by Village Realty, Inc
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Schools
Schools serving 160 Porter Ave
School District:Central Community Unit School District 4
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John L Nash Middle School 1134 3100 North, Clifton, IL 60927 | 5-8 | 1.7 mi |
Chebanse Elementary School PO Box 8, Chebanse, IL 60922 | K-4 | 4.3 mi |
Central High School, Clifton, IL 1134 3100 North, Clifton, IL 60927 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 160 Porter Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/26/2026
Sold
$272,500
-0.87%
MLS
4/14/2026
Listed
$274,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
160 Porter Avenue, Clifton, IL 60927 (MLS# 12616304) is a Single Family property that was sold at $272,500 on May 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 160 Porter Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Clifton? You can browse all Clifton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

