$470,000
SOLD APR 25, 2025

1043 S Sunset Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,603 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$181 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stella May Swartz Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near park
  • 4-minute walk to Eldridge Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

A rare opportunity to make this solid all brick 3 bed + office / 2 bath home in quiet Butterfield Highlands yours. Seeking just its 3rd owner in 62 years, this well cared for home is ready for the next owner to make it their own. With great natural light, updated bathrooms, hardwood under the carpet in living room/dining room/upper level hallway and bedrooms, spacious and bright walkup lower level family room, and loads of potential in your large sub basement with great storage. New HVAC (Nov 2024), updated windows and newer roof. Detached 2.5 car garage and shed. Just in time for Spring to enjoy your serene 1/3 acre yard complete with mature landscaping & deck & patio overlooking beautiful Eldridge Park. Just steps to the woods and trails. Enjoy the neighborhood deer, walking/biking path, pond, playgrounds, ball fields & sledding hill. Quick access to Oakbrook Center and all major highways. Call for your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joel Zielke

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT License #475171104 Listed on: 02/27/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT

Last Buyer's Agent

David Gust

Century 21 Circle License #471000200

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,447

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Pie Shaped Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level with Sub
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,603 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Porcelain Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Sub-Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Salt Creek Elementary School
  • John E Albright Middle School
  • Willowbrook High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,447

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Sub-Basement, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2603
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Office
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 596
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm,L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 1141
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Pie Shaped Lot
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Salt Creek Elementary School
  • High School: Willowbrook High School
  • Middle/Junior School: John E Albright Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 15246
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3447.16
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Leo E Wright Declaration Of Trust and Wright Leo J
Bought by
Patel Vidula M and Patel Ashish S
Seller's Agent
Joel Zielke
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT
Buyer's Agent
David Gust
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$509,900
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-7.83%
Views
152
Current Estimated Value
$475,600

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,600
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.53%
Original Mortgage
$376,000
Outstanding Balance
$372,770
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$102,830

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2006
Sold by
Wright Leo E
Bought by
Wright Leo E and Leo E Wright Declaration Of Trust
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $470,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $376,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $470,000 -7.8% $181 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 For Sale $509,900 -- $196 / 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 $3,698 $136,083 $40,206 $95,877
2023 $3,447 $125,840 $37,180 $88,660
2022 $5,458 $120,970 $35,740 $85,230
2021 $3,802 $117,960 $34,850 $83,110
2020 $5,481 $115,380 $34,090 $81,290
2019 $3,902 $109,700 $32,410 $77,290
2018 $4,007 $109,080 $30,670 $78,410
2017 $4,152 $103,950 $29,230 $74,720
2016 $4,166 $97,930 $27,540 $70,390
2015 $4,427 $91,240 $25,660 $65,580
2014 $4,643 $89,850 $23,430 $66,420
2013 $4,527 $91,120 $23,760 $67,360
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12300496

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-314-004