NOT LISTED FOR SALE

100 E Gardner St Elwood, IL 60421

Estimated Value: $273,000 - $299,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,997 Sq Ft
$144/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 02, 2025

Last sale price $280,000 $140 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,933/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2-minute walk to Tyler Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Step back in time with this classic home that stands impressively in the heart of Elwood on the corner of Gardner and Chicago Streets with its wrap-around porch, and features not found in homes built today. Foyer greets your guests with staircase and view of the living and family rooms. The eat in kitchen features plenty of of cabinet and counter space, and opens into the formal dining room. Dining room features a stained glass window, pocket doors, and burled type wood accents. Four bedrooms upstairs, with updated full bath and updated between room half bath. Partial basement for utilities and work bench, with brand new hot water heater. Updates since 2020 include roof and gutters, flooring in bedrooms, living room and dining room. Garage and shed feature brand new roofs and siding. The garage is a reminder of Elwood's roots with the former arsenal, as the walls are constructed with wooden ammunition boxes. Additional lot and PIN# give you an over half an acre of fenced yard for recreation and hobbies, or just relax on the porch with your favorite refreshment, taking in the experience of small town living. Close to 53 and minutes to the Houbolt Road extension or I-55.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Rittof

Century 21 Circle License #471017212 Listed on: 05/16/2025

Century 21 Circle

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Jakob

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475176651

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,978

Year Renovated

  • 2020

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 151x152
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,997 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Cellar
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,978

Year Renovated

2020

Lot Details

0.53 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Cellar, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1997
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Square Footage Comments: Floor plan per photographer
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Lot Dimensions: 151X152
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 17

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5977.64
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2025
Closed on
Sep 9, 2025
Sold by
Pensado Properties Corp
Bought by
Tuominen Tiffany
Seller's Agent
Matthew Rittof
Century 21 Circle
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Jakob
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-13.85%
Views
470
Current Estimated Value
$288,011

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,011
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.92%
Original Mortgage
$266,000
Outstanding Balance
$265,771
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$22,240

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2020
Closed on
Jul 16, 2020
Sold by
Ayers Michael Alan
Bought by
Pensado Properties Corp
Seller's Agent
Kim Noonan
RE/MAX 10
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Rittof
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-22.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2009
Sold by
Ayers Ella A
Bought by
The Ella Amanda Ayers Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2007
Sold by
Sloman Robert J and St Louis Sharon C
Bought by
Ayers Ella
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tuominen Tiffany $280,000 Acuity Title
Pensado Properties Corp $70,000 Chicago Title
The Ella Amanda Ayers Trust -- None Available
Ayers Ella $200,000 Ticor Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tuominen Tiffany $266,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Sold $280,000 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Off Market $280,000 -- --
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $300,000 -3.2% $150 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Price Changed $310,000 -1.6% $155 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Price Changed $315,000 -3.1% $158 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $325,000 0.0% $163 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $325,000 +364.3% $163 / Sq Ft
07/20/2020 07/20/20 Sold $70,000 -22.1% $35 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/07/2020 07/07/20 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2020 07/01/20 For Sale $89,900 -- $45 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,445 $79,048 $15,231 $63,817
2023 $5,445 $74,115 $14,737 $59,378
2022 $5,417 $71,315 $14,633 $56,682
2021 $5,193 $68,360 $14,028 $54,332
2020 $4,370 $63,293 $13,715 $49,578
2019 $4,286 $60,350 $13,400 $46,950
2018 $3,919 $54,191 $13,377 $40,814
2017 $3,803 $51,639 $12,750 $38,889
2016 $3,763 $50,651 $12,506 $38,145
2015 $3,778 $48,400 $11,950 $36,450
2014 $3,778 $48,400 $11,950 $36,450
2013 $3,778 $48,400 $11,950 $36,450
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12367950

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 10-11-29-127-012

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