397 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123
OFF MARKET

$366,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths

397 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123

College Park
Est. Refi. Payment $2,701/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 25, 2010 for $160,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$367K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-2.1%)
Since last year
Increased$34K (+10.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$205K (+128.3%)
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 +17% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$365K
August 2026$373K
July 2026$375K
June 2026$375K
May 2026$366K
April 2026$353K
March 2026$352K
February 2026$356K
January 2026$331K
2025

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
391 Cornell Ln, Elgin, IL
0.13
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$310,000
12/30/25
4
2.5
1,428
10N827 Hawthorne St, Elgin, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$275,000
07/28/26
2
1
890
830 Baltusrol Dr, Elgin, IL
0.73
Single-Family Home
$340,000
10/07/25
3
1.5
1,677
2460 Otter Creek Ln, Elgin, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$480,000
09/03/26
4
2.5
-
2465 Barn Owl Ln, Elgin, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$465,000
12/11/25
4
2.5
2,266
10N836 Maple St, Elgin, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$370,000
04/03/26
4
1.5
1,606
2478 Crystal Creek Ln, Elgin, IL
0.55
Single-Family Home
$420,000
04/30/26
4
2.5
1,872
585 Tuscan View Dr, Elgin, IL
0.69
Single-Family Home
$550,000
06/05/26
3
2
2,147

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
371 S Hawthorne St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.05
$396,500
3
2
2,082
Off Market
361 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.09
$357,600
3
2
1,750
Off Market
399 Purdue Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
0.05
$397,800
3
3
1,238
Off Market
395 Purdue Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
0.06
$348,400
3
1.5
1,040
Off Market
421 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.06
$385,400
4
2
-
Off Market
381 Purdue Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
0.08
$333,400
4
1
1,000
Off Market
349 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.11
$359,900
3
2
1,750
Off Market
334 S Hawthorne St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.12
$308,800
3
1.5
978
Off Market
343 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.13
$371,200
3
2.5
-
Off Market
390 Cornell Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
0.10
$390,000
4
2.5
1,428
Recently Sold
316 S Hawthorne St, Elgin, IL 60123
0.15
$317,900
3
2
1,000
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1976
0.25 acre lot
2 Car Garage

About this House

Great price on remodeled 3bdrm, 1.1 bath ranch. Updated throughout with new kitchen cabinetry and appliances, main and master 1/2 baths, and new carpeting and paint throughout. Fireplaces in living room and finished basement family room/rec area, 2 1/2 car garage and more. Appealing brick and cedar front exterior with a fully enclosed, oversized fenced back yard. Set on quiet street yet ideally located for commuters.
397 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home in College Park, built in 1976. It last sold for $160,000 on Mar 25, 2010 (10% below the $176,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $366,900, with a rent estimate of $2,710/month.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Frederick Meier, (847) 426-7510
Baird & Warner
Bought with: Sergio Cardoso, (630) 624-3525, RE/MAX Countryside
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#07404623

Home Details for 397 Gale St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, DisposalDishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Family Room, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
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Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFencing: FencedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Attached,Off Street,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, CedarNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0621258043

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $176,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Feb 22 2010Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: ELGINCommunity: College Park
School Information
Elementary School: Hillcrest Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 46Jr High / Middle School: Abbott Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 46High School: Larkin High SchoolHigh School District: 46

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 07404623Attic: Full

Additional Information

SidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 25, 2010
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07404623
Sold
$160,000

Market trends in Elgin

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Neighborhood Overview

College Park
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What Locals Say about College Park

At least 12 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say kids play outside

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say there's wildlife

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say parking is easy

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Nancytorres90
    "Kids are safe here.. my kids are always outside playing soccer with the kids in the neighborhood and i feel safe letting them be."
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  • Steve F.
    "i live in a very diverse community and i love engaging and learning about their culture especially the food"
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  • Local R.
    "Busy street for various shops and ECC. Fast food joints just around the corner."
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Frequently asked questions about 397 Gale St

  • What is 397 Gale St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 397 Gale St in Elgin, IL is $366,900.
  • What is the price history for 397 Gale St?
    397 Gale St in Elgin, IL last sold for $160,000 in March 2010.
  • 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 397 Gale St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 397 Gale St in Elgin, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 397 Gale St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 397 Gale St in Elgin, IL has in-unit laundry.

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