NOT LISTED FOR SALE

137 E Vallette St Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $606,000 - $713,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,028 Sq Ft
$326/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 17, 2023

Last sale price $485,000 $239 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,295/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near park
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Jefferson Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of February 2023

** Multiple offers received...ASKING for HIGHEST & BEST BY 1/16/23 6PM. Fabulous location in the heart of the York & Vallette Business District, and just over a mile to downtown Elmhurst City Centre! The home backs to a treeline and the Illinois Prairie Path, and is just steps from Safety Town, Wild Meadows Trace, the Farmers Market, and more! A short bike ride to the Metra, Elmhurst University, Wilder Park, the art museum, the library, and so much more! This home has good bones, but is being sold AS-IS... it just needs some cosmetic updates to make it your own. Formal living room showcases a cozy gas log fireplace. Formal dining room is accented by a chair rail, and leads to the spacious eat-in kitchen. Adjoining the kitchen is the large family room ~ ideal layout for entertaining! The family room has French doors leading to the brick paver patio and backyard. Completing the main level is a half bath. Upstairs, the huge master bedroom features a private en-suite bath with a step-in shower and a separate water closet. 2nd and 3rd bedrooms share access to the full hall bath. Partially finished basement with a dry bar and a large rec room! Detached two-car garage. Don't miss this opportunity to create your dream home in this sought-after location... WELCOME HOME!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Leonard

Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC License #475122634 Listed on: 01/12/2023

Co-Listed By

Suzi Warner

Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC License #475138157

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Leonard

Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC License #475122634 Listed on: 01/12/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,370

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 7,261 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x130
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Mature Trees
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,028 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

  • Jefferson Elementary School
  • York Community High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,370

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2028
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2582
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3036
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Jefferson Elementary School
  • High School: York Community High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1667
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X130
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9369.5
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2023
Closed on
Feb 7, 2023
Sold by
Blair Family 2011 Trust
Bought by
Romano Jeffrey R and Romano Sherry
Seller's Agent
Sarah Leonard
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Leonard
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
7.78%
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$661,238

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,238
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.24%
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Outstanding Balance
$378,184
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$283,054

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2011
Sold by
Blair Bruce E and Blair Ruth A
Bought by
Blair Bruce E and Blair Ruth A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2001
Sold by
Stroberg Jeffery A and Stroberg Donna
Bought by
Blair Bruce E and Blair Ruth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1994
Sold by
Laufer Robert J and Laufer Judy A
Bought by
Stroberg Jeffery A and Stroberg Donna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
7.31%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Romano Jeffrey R $485,000 --
Blair Bruce E -- None Available
Blair Bruce E $368,000 --
Stroberg Jeffery A $276,500 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Romano Jeffrey R $388,000
Previous Owner Blair Bruce E $200,000
Previous Owner Stroberg Jeffery A $203,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/17/2023 02/17/23 Sold $485,000 0.0% $239 / Sq Ft
01/17/2023 01/17/23 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2023 01/17/23 Off Market $485,000 -- --
01/12/2023 01/12/23 For Sale $450,000 -- $222 / 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
2024 $10,054 $174,830 $91,605 $83,225
2023 $8,843 $161,670 $84,710 $76,960
2022 $9,615 $169,570 $81,410 $88,160
2021 $9,370 $165,360 $79,390 $85,970
2020 $9,001 $161,740 $77,650 $84,090
2019 $8,795 $153,780 $73,830 $79,950
2018 $7,783 $136,630 $69,900 $66,730
2017 $7,595 $130,200 $66,610 $63,590
2016 $7,412 $122,660 $62,750 $59,910
2015 $7,309 $114,270 $58,460 $55,810
2014 $9,287 $131,510 $46,400 $85,110
2013 $9,191 $133,360 $47,050 $86,310
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11699725

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-12-119-006