$313,800
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,500 sqft (on 0.28 acres)
217 Gertrude St, Elgin, IL 60123
Est. Refi. Payment $2,326/mo*
Refinance Your HomeCurrently Off Market - Sold Nov 30, 2020 for $218,000
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$314KSince last month
Decreased$10K (-3%)Since last year
Increased$6K (+1.9%)Since last sale
Increased$95K (+43.7%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value increased by +76% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| September 2026 | $313K |
| August 2026 | $317K |
| July 2026 | $323K |
| June 2026 | $324K |
| May 2026 | $318K |
| April 2026 | $313K |
| March 2026 | $310K |
| February 2026 | $300K |
| January 2026 | $298K |
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.22 | Single-Family Home | $200,000 | 08/17/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,640 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $258,000 | 04/27/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,512 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $215,000 | 04/06/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,600 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $245,000 | 11/14/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,500 | |
0.03 | Single-Family Home | $210,000 | 06/05/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,534 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $289,900 | 10/30/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,560 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $301,000 | 11/21/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,296 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $225,000 | 08/31/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,330 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $279,900 | 12/01/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,776 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $220,000 | 07/31/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,727 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.05 | $296,100 | 3 | 2 | 1,420 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $370,800 | 4 | 2 | 1,802 | Off Market | |
0.03 | $210,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,534 | Recently Sold | |
0.03 | $182,100 | 1 | 1 | 514 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $292,800 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,062 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $416,800 | 6 | 3 | - | Off Market | |
0.11 | $348,800 | 3 | 3 | - | Off Market | |
0.09 | $221,600 | 2 | 2 | 1,032 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $257,700 | 2 | 2 | 1,500 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $306,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,440 | Off Market | |
0.13 | $215,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,600 | Recently Sold | |
0.14 | $335,000 | 4 | 2 | - | Recently Sold |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
Built in 1913
0.28 acre lot
1,500 sqft
$209/sqft
Garage
About this House
This single-family home is located at 217 Gertrude St, Elgin, IL. 217 Gertrude St is in the Near West Elgin neighborhood in Elgin, IL and in ZIP code 60123. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,500 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.28 acres and was built in 1913.
217 Gertrude St, Elgin, IL 60123 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home in Near West Elgin, built in 1913. It last sold for $218,000 on Nov 30, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $313,800, with a rent estimate of $2,695/month.
Home Details for 217 Gertrude St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt, OtherDeckExterior: Vinyl |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1913 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 0.28 acres |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Nov 30, 2020 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10887068 | Sold | $218,000 |
Oct 5, 2020 Source: Agent Provided | Pending | $217,900 |
Sep 30, 2020 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $217,900 |
Oct 15, 2015 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $199,500 |
Jul 25, 2015 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $199,500 Price decreased by 2% |
Jun 13, 2015 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $203,000 Price decreased by 2% |
May 26, 2015 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $208,000 Price decreased by 2% |
May 7, 2015 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $213,000 |
Jul 7, 2006 Source: N/A | Sold | $197,000 |
Mar 18, 1999 Source: N/A | Sold | $121,500 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $6,047 | $261,798 |
Home facts updated by county records
Market trends in Elgin
Last updated August 2026
Avg. sale price
$331K
$4.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
Price per sq ft
$203
$4MoM
Available listings
264
13MoM
Around this home
What Locals Say about Near West Elgin
At least 26 Trulia users voted on each feature.
96 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say it's dog friendly
78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
78 % Say yards are well-kept
78 % Say parking is easy
78 % Say car is needed
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
71 % Say kids play outside
66 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
54 % Say people would walk alone at night
44 % Say there's wildlife
42 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say there are community events
33 % Say it's quiet
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Frequently asked questions about 217 Gertrude St
- What is 217 Gertrude St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 217 Gertrude St in Elgin, IL is $313,800.
- What is the price history for 217 Gertrude St?217 Gertrude St in Elgin, IL last sold for $218,000 in November 2020.
- Is Elgin a buyer's or seller's market?Elgin is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Elgin?The median sale price in Elgin is $331K. That is down $4.67K from the prior month.
- Does 217 Gertrude St have air conditioning?Yes, 217 Gertrude St in Elgin, IL has air conditioning.
- Does 217 Gertrude St have laundry facilities?Yes, 217 Gertrude St in Elgin, IL has in-unit laundry.