500 Gertrude St, Elgin, IL 60123
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$307,000
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Karen Gatta 773-793-7627,
Baird & Warner
Mary Sagan, SFR
Century 21 New Heritage - Hampshire
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Other), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,680
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 840
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0623182027
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Details
- Builder model: SEARS HOME
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $345/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $248,982
- Annual tax amount: $5,477
- Date on market: 9/3/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $290,000+3.6%$345/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Contingent | $280,000$333/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000$333/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Listing removed | $280,000$333/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000+7.7%$333/sqft |
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| 1/12/2022 | Sold | $260,000+4%$310/sqft |
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| 12/13/2021 | Contingent | $249,900$298/sqft |
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| 12/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $249,900+54.7%$298/sqft |
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| 6/14/2016 | Sold | $161,500+1%$192/sqft |
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| 5/7/2016 | Pending sale | $159,900$190/sqft |
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| 4/27/2016 | Listed for sale | $159,900+77.7%$190/sqft |
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| 12/12/2012 | Sold | $90,000-14.3%$107/sqft |
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| 8/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $105,000-10.6%$125/sqft |
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| 12/31/2011 | Listing removed | $117,500$140/sqft |
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| 7/24/2011 | Listed for sale | $117,500-39.7%$140/sqft |
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| 7/5/2007 | Sold | $195,000$232/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,721 +4.5% | $82,994 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $5,477 +5.2% | $76,443 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $5,205 +5.4% | $69,060 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $4,940 +4.7% | $62,971 +7% |
| 2021 | $4,717 +3% | $58,874 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $4,579 +3.1% | $56,204 +5% |
| 2019 | $4,440 +8% | $53,538 +12.6% |
| 2018 | $4,109 +2.5% | $47,566 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $4,008 -9.9% | $44,967 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $4,449 | $41,717 +9.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $38,237 +1.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $37,765 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $38,761 -12.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,492 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $49,806 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $55,126 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $59,097 |
| 2008 | -- | $59,097 +3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $57,198 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $54,898 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $51,552 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $48,288 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $44,798 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $41,479 +7.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $38,603 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $36,736 |
Neighborhood: Southwest Elgin
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lowrie Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Larkin High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo
- Middle: Abbott Middle School
- High: Larkin High School
- District: 46
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Kane County
- Elgin
- 60123
- Southwest Elgin
- 500 Gertrude St