NOT LISTED FOR SALE

154 N Caroline Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $783,000 - $1,210,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,271 Sq Ft
$317/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 25, 2021

Last sale price $755,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,080/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Field Elementary School Rated A
  • Prairie Architecture
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of March 2021

Amazing Cedar Shake Home by Elmhurst's very own award winning Architect led Design and Build firm West Studio. Located in the sought after Field G.S. neighborhood walking distance to City Centre, Metra, and East End Park & Pool with easy access to Freeways, Tollway, and O'Hare Airport. Freshly painted|All new carpeting|Over 3200sqft|Beautiful light filled open floor plan that's easy to live in|Kitchen with Island & Breakfast Bar/Dry Butler/and Separate Eating Area|1st Floor Family room with fireplace|Generous Master BR w Sitting Area/Office Space|Bedrooms with large closets|2nd floor Laundry|Huge Basement|Fully Fenced Yard with Paver Patio. Great Neighborhood!

Last Listed By

Tom Makinney

Compass License #471010975 Listed on: 01/08/2021

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,626

Year Built

  • 2001

Lot Details

  • 6,970

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Prairie Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shake Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Fenced Yard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,626

Year Built

2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 3271
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1470
  • Style Of House: Prairie
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2001
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 4741
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2001

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7X7, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 18X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 13X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3271
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3271
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1470
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1520
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1751
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 28X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Shakes, Stone
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch Screened
  • Acreage: 0.1683

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(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
  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: Field Elementary School
  • Middle School: Sandburg Middle School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0601213026

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13778

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2021
Sold by
Portschy Dan and Portschy Gina S
Bought by
Portschy Living Trust
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$1,037,174

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2021
Closed on
Mar 25, 2021
Sold by
Brown Adam J and Brown Penelope
Bought by
Portschy Daniel B and Portschy Gina S
Seller's Agent
Tom Makinney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alex Abramowicz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$755,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.95%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$318,142
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$719,032

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2010
Sold by
Scott Kimberly A
Bought by
Brown Adam J and Brown Penelope

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,200
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2003
Sold by
Miksche Uwe C
Bought by
Scott Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2001
Sold by
West Studio Construction Services Inc
Bought by
Miksche Uwe C and Scott Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,400
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2000
Sold by
Kreidler Mary C
Bought by
West Studio Construction Services Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Interest Rate
10.5%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Portschy Living Trust -- None Available
Portschy Daniel B $755,000 Chicago Title
Brown Adam J $649,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Scott Kimberly A -- Stewart Title Company
Miksche Uwe C $575,500 --
West Studio Construction Services Inc $172,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Portschy Daniel B $350,000
Previous Owner Brown Adam $86,793
Previous Owner Brown Adam J $417,000
Previous Owner Brown Adam J $102,200
Previous Owner Brown Adam J $417,000
Previous Owner Scott Kimberly A $25,000
Previous Owner Scott Kimberly A $20,000
Previous Owner Scott Kimberly A $460,000
Previous Owner Miksche Uwe $460,000
Previous Owner Miksche Uwe C $460,400
Previous Owner West Studio Construction Services Inc $435,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2021 03/25/21 Sold $755,000 -2.6% $231 / Sq Ft
01/24/2021 01/24/21 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2021 01/08/21 For Sale $775,000 -- $237 / 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 $15,626 $265,390 $81,450 $183,940
2022 $14,996 $253,300 $78,300 $175,000
2021 $14,628 $247,000 $76,350 $170,650
2020 $14,067 $241,590 $74,680 $166,910
2019 $13,779 $229,690 $71,000 $158,690
2018 $15,262 $252,360 $67,210 $185,150
2017 $14,940 $240,480 $64,050 $176,430
2016 $14,640 $226,550 $60,340 $166,210
2015 $14,513 $211,050 $56,210 $154,840
2014 $13,744 $184,350 $44,620 $139,730
2013 $13,592 $186,950 $45,250 $141,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10966711

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-213-026