501 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123 Property Records

Kane County property record for 501 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size0.19 acres (8,296 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$119,500 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill$6,295 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Transfer
Apr 2024 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-21-401-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-21-401-016

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,504 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,256 sqft
Basement Area752 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1987
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1987
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area8,296 sqft (0.19 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 68 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address501 GALE ST
CityELGIN
StateIL
Zip60123-6984
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBURNIDGE BROS IND PARK COLLEGE VIEW THAT PART OF LOT 37 DESC IN SURVEY
Legal SubdivisionBURNIDGE BROS IND PARK
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionELGIN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2031
Census Tract851908

Owner

501 Gale St is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2024.

Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address4322 NORTHGATE DR, CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110-3413
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 24, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Apr 22, 2024Divorce Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Dec 29, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Feb 14, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 29, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 29, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 14, 2017
Deed Document Number201767653
Last Transfer DateApr 22, 2024
Transfer Doc0000013189
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateJan 24, 2024
Property Address501 GALE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-6984
Document Number0000002361
Map ReferenceDOC 1220393
Instrument DateJan 4, 2024
Instrument2024K002361
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 31, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4322 NORTHGATE DR, CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110-3413

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4322 NORTHGATE DR, CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110-3413

April 2024: Divorce Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeDivorce Transfer
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateApr 22, 2024
Property Address501 GALE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-6984
Document Number0000013189
Map ReferenceDOC 1220393
Instrument DateJan 4, 2024
Instrument2024K013189
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4322 NORTHGATE DR, CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110-3413

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4322 NORTHGATE DR, CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110-3413

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateDec 29, 2017
Property Address501 GALE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-6984
Document Number0000067653
Instrument DateNov 15, 2017
Instrument67653
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$179.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address4322 NORTHGATE DR CARPENTERSVILLE IL 601103413, CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110-3413

February 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateFeb 14, 2017
Property Address501 GALE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-6984
Document Number0000008202
Instrument DateNov 29, 2016
Instrument8202
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3217 DECKER LAKE DR SALT LAKE CITY UT 841193284, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Gale St was $6,295.

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionElgin Township
MunicipalityElgin City
Unified School DistrictSchool District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,295.00$82,520 (+8.57%) Land $15,086 Building $67,434$247,659 (+8.57%) Land $45,276 Building $202,383
2024$76,006 Land $13,895 Building $62,111$228,109 Land $41,702 Building $186,408
2022$5,429.00 (+3.96%)$62,611 (+6.96%) Land $11,446 Building $51,165$187,833 (+6.96%) Land $34,338 Building $153,495
2021$5,222.00$58,537 Land $10,701 Building $47,836$175,611 Land $32,103 Building $143,508

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 501 Gale St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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.

Wildfire

The area around 501 Gale 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemELGIN
serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead19 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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