NOT LISTED FOR SALE

157 S Grace Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $1,082,000 - $1,490,860

4 Beds
5 Baths
4,186 Sq Ft
$324/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 11, 2015

Last sale price $868,000 $207 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,542/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Double Shower
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2015

Magnificent newer brick 2 story in prestigious College View location. Walking distance to town, train, Elmhurst College, York HS, library and Wilder Park. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with large island/breakfast bar and separate eating area overlooking private professionally landscaped yard. Separate and formal living room and dining room. 1st floor family room with wood burning fireplace. 1st floor private office could be 5th bedroom or den. 4 bedrooms/3 baths up including huge master bedroom suite complete with his and hers walk-in closets, whirlpool tub and separate shower. Full finished basement includes theater room, recreation room, full bath and huge storage room. Custom audio and video system. Beautiful mill work and window treatments throughout. Attached 2 car garage with loads of storage space and epoxy easy to wash floor.

Last Listed By

Susan Nagel

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #471007478 Listed on: 09/11/2015

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,295

Year Built

  • 2006

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Double Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,295

Year Built

2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2006
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2006

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Double Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Stone, Windows: Blinds
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X21, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Storage, Theatre Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 24X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 21X24, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Theater Rm, Dimensions: 19X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 14X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 6X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 19X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4186
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Brick Paver Patio
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.1934

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, 2+ Sep Heating Systems

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: 55 X 154
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0602307004

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 19781

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2015
Closed on
Dec 9, 2015
Sold by
Farrell James V and Farrell Lorna
Bought by
Milani Michael K and Milani Michelle C
Seller's Agent
Susan Nagel
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Frances Milani
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$868,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$57,000
-6.16%
Total Days on Market
21
Current Estimated Value
$1,357,965

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$489,965
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2006
Sold by
K Adams Builders Inc
Bought by
Farrell James V and Farrell Lorna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$785,000
Interest Rate
6.68%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2004
Sold by
Suburban Bank & Trust Co
Bought by
K Adams Builders Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2003
Sold by
Bartolo Mary Ann
Bought by
Suburban Bank & Trust Co and Trust #74-3418

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
Milani Michael K $868,000 C T I -W
Farrell James V $1,115,000 Ctic
K Adams Builders Inc $417,000 --
Suburban Bank & Trust Co -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Farrell James $755,000
Previous Owner Farrell James V $785,000
Previous Owner Farrell James $140,000
Previous Owner K Adams Builders Inc $220,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2015 12/11/15 Sold $868,000 -6.2% $207 / Sq Ft
10/02/2015 10/02/15 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2015 09/11/15 For Sale $925,000 -- $221 / 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 $23,295 $391,710 $87,490 $304,220
2022 $20,644 $346,440 $84,100 $262,340
2021 $20,142 $337,830 $82,010 $255,820
2020 $19,371 $330,420 $80,210 $250,210
2019 $18,981 $314,150 $76,260 $237,890
2018 $19,595 $322,300 $72,190 $250,110
2017 $19,187 $307,130 $68,790 $238,340
2016 $18,808 $289,330 $64,800 $224,530
2015 $20,053 $289,330 $60,370 $228,960
2014 $19,781 $262,690 $47,920 $214,770
2013 $19,560 $266,400 $48,600 $217,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09035895

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-307-004