500 Gertrude Street, Elgin, Illinois 60123
$260,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 840 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $298 |
| Beds: | 2 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | 1948 |
| Property Taxes: | $4,579 |
| Days On Market: | 1370 |
| Lot Size: | 0,25 |
Description
*Highest and best offers due by 7:30 pm Sunday, 12/12*Are you in for a treat with this updated and immaculately maintained Sears home! Arguably the most adorable home on the market in Elgin! Enclosed front porch that could be featured on HGTV to hang out in and greet guests! Laminate flooring entire main level, updated bath and kitchen with unique cabinets that extend to the ceiling for max storage! All stainless steel appliances! Fabulous woodwork and trim adds to the charm. Updated light fixtures and 4 ceiling fans. Finished basement with family room, bedroom, storage room and full bath. Check out the configuration of this .25 acre lot! Rare find heated 3+ car garage with new furnace has a 3 car wide and deep driveway off Morgan Street - no narrow 1 car driveway leading to the backyard that is so common. A hobbyist or car enthusiasts dream! Sidewalk from garage to back door too! Host the entire family for outdoor fun in the huge yard with new privacy fence plus storage shed and lovely landscaping. New architectural roof with transferable warranty, all windows replaced, new front storm door, ecobee thermostat, new furnace and electrical panel in garage! Hurry before this beauty is taken!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Bungalow | |
| 1948 | |
| Full | |
| SEARS HOME | |
| No | |
| 0.25 |
| Kane | |
| — | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 11283811 | |
| 0623182027 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Harriet Gifford Elementary Schoo |
46 | — | |
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Middle School
Abbott Middle School |
46 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Larkin High School |
46 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun, 2007 | Sold | $195,000 | MRED MLS |
| 17 Apr, 2007 | Under contract | $198,000 | MRED MLS |
| 14 Apr, 2007 | Listed for sale | $198,000 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Dec, 2012 | Sold | $90,000 | MRED MLS |
| 8 Sep, 2012 | Under contract | $105,000 | MRED MLS |
| 13 Aug, 2012 | Listed for sale | $105,000 | MRED MLS |
| 3 Jun, 2016 | Sold | $161,100 | MRED MLS |
| 7 May, 2016 | Under contract | $159,900 | MRED MLS |
| 25 Apr, 2016 | Listed for sale | $159,900 | MRED MLS |
| 12 Jan, 2022 | Sold | $260,000 | MRED MLS |
| 13 Dec, 2021 | Under contract | $249,900 | MRED MLS |
| 8 Dec, 2021 | Listed for sale | $249,900 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Sep, 2025 | Under contract | $280,000 | MRED MLS |
| 3 Sep, 2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Wood Laminate
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Rooms: Enclosed Porch,Storage
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Other Specifics
| 3 | |
| Concrete Perimeter | |
| Concrete,Side Drive | |
| Porch | |
| Corner Lot,Fenced Yard | |
| 11225 | |
| Unfinished | |
| None | |
| Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath | |
| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer | |
| Not in DB | |
| Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved | |
| — | |
| — | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2007 | $3,753 |
| 2012 | $4,048 |
| 2016 | $3,738 |
| 2022 | $4,579 |
| 2025 | $5,477 |
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