1609 Holly Ave Darien, IL 60561
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,300
Sq Ft
9,500
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Downers Grove South High School Rated A
- Property is near a park
- Bay Window
About This Home
As of April 2025Welcome home to 1609 Holly Ave in the City of Darien, " A Nice Place to Live"! This charming Gallagher & Henry Claridge model welcomes you with warmth and comfort the moment you step inside. Enjoy the abundance of natural light from the brand-new bow window (2023) and custom blinds (2024). Meticulously maintained, freshly painted and move-in ready, this home features new six-panel doors on all bedrooms and bathrooms, a new electrical panel with balanced lighting in the laundry room, and a new sump pump with a backup battery (2024). The kitchen is equipped with a new dishwasher (2024), while the washer (2022) and dryer (2024) offer added convenience. Step outside to enjoy the newer deck and beautifully updated landscaping (2023 & 2024), including a butterfly garden, all within a fully fenced yard (2022). Additional updates include a new garage door (2024) and high-quality Pella windows (2009). Perfectly situated near top-rated schools, shopping, and easy highway access, this home truly has it all. The American Dream has never looked so good-schedule your showing today!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Experience License #471008518 Listed on: 03/21/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,931
Year Built
- Built in 1974
Lot Details
- 9,500 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 72x132
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Split Level with Sub
- Tri-Level Property
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,300 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Bookcases
- Ceiling Fan
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Bay Window
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Family Room Downstairs
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Shed
Location
- Property is near a park
Schools
- Lace Elementary School
- Eisenhower Junior High School
- South High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- Farmingdale Subdivision, Claridge Floorplan
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Stewack Elisa M and Stewack Thomas
Bought by
Russell Jeffrey B and Pawlica Sylvia
Seller's Agent
Joe Kenny
Keller Williams Experience
Buyer's Agent
Angela Hotca-Roos
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$446,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
4.94%
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$726
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.47%
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Outstanding Balance
$396,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$50,726
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 9, 2023
Sold by
Frank J Kross Revocable Trust
Bought by
Stewack Elisa M and Stewack Thomas
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 14, 2013
Sold by
Kross Frank J
Bought by
Kross Frank J and Frank J Kross Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 2002
Sold by
Gorsky Raymond J and Gorsky Joan N
Bought by
Kross Frank J and Kross Sharon M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 28, 1998
Sold by
Gorsky Raymond J and Gorsky Joan N
Bought by
Gorsky Raymond J and Gorsky Joan N
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $446,000 | Elevation Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Insuran | |
| Deed | $280,000 | Premier Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $396,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $130,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $140,000 | Balloon |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2025 04/24/25 | Sold | $446,000 | +4.9% | $343 / Sq Ft |
| 03/24/2025 03/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/21/2025 03/21/25 | For Sale | $425,000 | 0.0% | $327 / Sq Ft |
| 03/21/2025 03/21/25 | Price Changed | $425,000 | +1.2% | $327 / Sq Ft |
| 03/21/2025 03/21/25 | Price Changed | $420,000 | -- | $323 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,272 | $125,413 | $46,123 | $79,290 |
| 2023 | $6,931 | $115,290 | $42,400 | $72,890 |
| 2022 | $6,586 | $106,330 | $39,960 | $66,370 |
| 2021 | $6,361 | $105,120 | $39,510 | $65,610 |
| 2020 | $6,253 | $103,040 | $38,730 | $64,310 |
| 2019 | $6,029 | $98,870 | $37,160 | $61,710 |
| 2018 | $5,913 | $94,980 | $36,890 | $58,090 |
| 2017 | $5,738 | $91,400 | $35,500 | $55,900 |
| 2016 | $5,591 | $87,230 | $33,880 | $53,350 |
| 2015 | $5,474 | $82,060 | $31,870 | $50,190 |
| 2014 | $5,386 | $79,790 | $30,990 | $48,800 |
| 2013 | $5,217 | $79,410 | $30,840 | $48,570 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joe Kenny
Seller's Agent in 2025
Joe Kenny
Keller Williams Experience
(630) 334-2858
15 in this area
87 Total Sales
-
Angela Hotca-Roos
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Angela Hotca-Roos
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(773) 715-1134
4 in this area
94 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12305789
APN: 09-21-306-010
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