Sold854d on marketHistoric · 123 yrs
338 Gertrude St
Elgin, IL, 60123 • Southwest Elgin • Kane County
$185,000
$145/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,273Sqft
0.18 acLot
1903Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1903 · 123 years of history
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
2.1-Car Garage
Asphalt · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
1 views
People checking out this listing
854 days on market
Established listing
$145/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1903 · Historic
Hurry! Great opportunity! Sweat equity needed but so so much potential! Deep lot! Enclosed front porch for summer nights! Spacious living/dining combo with exposed decorative beams, crown molding and built-ins! Large kitchen with sliding glass door to the deck needs updating! Convenient 1st floor bedrooms! Huge 2nd floor bedroom with private 1/2 bath! Finished basement with rec room with custom wet bar and numerous storage closets! Storage shed! Extra flex room/building next to 2-1/2 car garage! Newer A/C! Quick access to shopping and schools! Needs work but solid home!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,209/month
Principal & Interest$962
Property Tax$185
Insurance$62
Down payment20% ($37,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.77% rate · 30yr fixed · $148,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1903
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot7,840 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1903
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2.1 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Lot7,840 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouthwest Elgin
Annual tax$2,331
Parcel0623131017
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main13×10 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Second20×15 ft300 sqft
Flooring (Vinyl)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market854
Est. value$304,300
Est. rent$2,359/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$145
On marketNov 6, 2023
PostedNov 6, 2023
Last sold$185,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedDec 7, 2023
Tour days6
Views1
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60123
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 7, 2023Sold$185,000$145MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$185,000
Dec 7, 2023•$145/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$5,148$72,333
Apr 10, 2023$1,866$65,348
Apr 10, 2022$4,213$59,586
Apr 10, 2021$2,399$55,709
Apr 10, 2020$2,453$53,183
Apr 10, 2019$2,512$50,660
Apr 10, 2018$2,659$47,725
Apr 10, 2017$2,766$45,117
Apr 10, 2016$4,464$41,856
Apr 10, 2015—$38,365
Apr 10, 2014—$37,892
Apr 10, 2013—$38,892
Apr 10, 2012—$44,805
Apr 10, 2011—$50,156
Apr 10, 2010—$60,034
Apr 10, 2009—$68,064
Apr 10, 2008—$68,064
Apr 10, 2007—$65,877
Apr 10, 2006—$63,228
Apr 10, 2005—$59,375
Apr 10, 2004—$55,616
Apr 10, 2003—$51,596
Apr 10, 2002—$47,774
Apr 10, 2001—$44,461
Apr 10, 2000—$42,311
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Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Kane County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60120601216012360124
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