Kane County property record for 314 Gertrude St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,559 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,448 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,457 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-23-131-013 |
| Primary APN | 06-23-131-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,559 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,679 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,448 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 314 GERTRUDE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J C & W H KIMBALLS 4TH ADDN NORTH 64 FT LOT 16 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | J C&W H KIMBALLS 4TH ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
314 Gertrude St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 314 GERTRUDE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-7402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20219906 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 314 GERTRUDE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-7402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000007051 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018K007051 |
| Name | DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 314 GERTRUDE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-7402 |
| Document Number | 0000009906 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K009906 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 314 GERTRUDE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-7402 |
| Document Number | 0000009907 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K009907 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 314 Gertrude St was $6,457 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,457.00 Homeowner's exemption | $92,649 (+8.57%) Land $18,999 Building $73,650 | $278,058 (+8.57%) Land $57,020 Building $221,038 |
| 2024 | $85,335 Land $17,499 Building $67,836 | $256,107 Land $52,518 Building $203,589 | |
| 2022 | $5,575.00 (+4.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,296 (+6.96%) Land $14,415 Building $55,881 | $210,888 (+6.96%) Land $43,245 Building $167,643 |
| 2021 | $5,328.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,722 Land $13,477 Building $52,245 | $197,166 Land $40,431 Building $156,735 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 314 Gertrude St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 314 Gertrude St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ELGIN serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 19 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 578 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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