NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 N Highland Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $1,063,405 - $1,158,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,993 Sq Ft
$369/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 05, 2018

Last sale price $720,000 $241 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,501/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 1-minute walk to Elmhurst Quarry Overlook

About This Home

As of October 2018

Looking for a lifestyle that will give you space, style, quiet, but yet close to town? You will love living off the beaten path that is so close to town, train, Elmhurst College, top rated schools & parks. Prime location across from the Observation Deck over the Elmhurst Quarry! Home has a great floor plan, 3 finished levels that are great for daily living and for entertaining. The Kitchen & Family Room adjoin with entry through French Doors to the Living Room. A Master Suite that says "Wow"! The room has plenty of space for seating but the real surprise is the Master Bath & Dressing area. Busy mornings and relaxing evenings will never be the same! Just a taste of what awaits you...heated floors, Japanese soaking tub, large shower, 2 walk-in closets. Basement level is completely finished with an exercise room, 5th Bedroom, full Bath (nicer than most master baths), Recreation Room. Fenced Yard has a new Trex Deck. The home is super clean, stylish & move in ready. Quick Possession!

Last Listed By

Elaine Pagels

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475126868 Listed on: 08/21/2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,222

Year Built

  • 2000

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,222

Year Built

2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Square Footage Comments: PLUS THE BASEMENT IS FULLY FINISHED.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2000
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2000

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X21, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X26, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 20X20, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 10X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 13X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 5X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2993
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.2079

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2993

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: YORK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X150
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0602112039

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 15133.60

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2018
Closed on
Sep 25, 2018
Sold by
Simper Doug and Simper Maria D
Bought by
Huang Philip and Huang Brighid
Seller's Agent
Elaine Pagels
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Sliwa
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4%
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$1,103,851

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$383,851
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.34%
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2018
Sold by
Simper Doug and Simper Maria D
Bought by
Simper Doug and Simper Maria D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2007
Sold by
Simper Doug
Bought by
Simper Doug and Simper Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$535,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2006
Sold by
Pronove Alex and Pronove Susan
Bought by
Simper Doug

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Interest Rate
6.52%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2000
Sold by
West Suburban Bank
Bought by
Pronove Alex and Pronove Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
8.37%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Huang Philip $720,000 Greater Illinois Title
Simper Doug -- None Available
Simper Doug -- Stewart Title Company
Simper Doug $585,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Huang Philip $356,000
Closed Huang Philip $250,000
Closed Huang Philip $100,000
Closed Huang Philip $400,000
Closed Huang Philip $310,000
Closed Huang Philip $63,600
Closed Huang Philip $25,000
Closed Huang Philip $215,000
Previous Owner Simper Doug $535,000
Previous Owner Simper Doug $468,000
Previous Owner Simper Doug $58,500
Previous Owner Pronove Alex $128,750
Previous Owner Pronove Alex $80,000
Previous Owner Pronove Alex $337,000
Previous Owner Pronove Alex $40,000
Previous Owner Pronove Alex $24,000
Previous Owner Pronove Alex $340,000
Previous Owner Pronove Alex $340,000
Previous Owner Hale Roy A $43,298
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/05/2018 10/05/18 Sold $720,000 -4.0% $241 / Sq Ft
09/06/2018 09/06/18 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2018 08/21/18 For Sale $750,000 -- $251 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2023 $16,222 $275,210 $97,730 $177,480
2022 $15,679 $264,560 $93,960 $170,600
2021 $15,295 $257,980 $91,620 $166,360
2020 $14,708 $252,320 $89,610 $162,710
2019 $14,408 $239,900 $85,200 $154,700
2018 $15,460 $255,550 $80,650 $174,900
2017 $15,134 $243,520 $76,850 $166,670
2016 $14,830 $229,410 $72,400 $157,010
2015 $14,702 $213,720 $67,450 $146,270
2014 $11,966 $161,270 $53,540 $107,730
2013 $11,834 $163,540 $54,290 $109,250
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10058039

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-112-039