397 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123
OFF MARKET

397 Gale St
Elgin, IL 60123

College Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths

$374,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,680/mo*
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$374,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,680/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1976
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Parking
2 Car Garage
HOA
None

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). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $374,300, with a rent estimate of $2,633/month.

Home Details for 397 Gale St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

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

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
Last check for updates: about 17 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

Price History for 397 Gale St

DatePriceEventSource
03/25/2010$160,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07404623

Market trends in Elgin

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$323K
$10.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$209
$3MoM
Available listings
263
29MoM
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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

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    "i live in a very diverse community and i love engaging and learning about their culture especially the food"
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