Seller's Agent in 2025
Ginny Leamy
Compass
(708) 205-9541
44 in this area
380 Total Sales
161 S Grace Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
Estimated Value: $1,359,000 - $1,513,760
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,870
Sq Ft
$367/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bar Fridge
About This Home
As of May 2025MULTIPLE OFFERS. HIGHEST & BEST DUE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH BY 8AM. Nestled in the heart of Elmhurst's desirable College View neighborhood, this stunning 2-story home offers an exceptional blend of elegance and functionality. This beautiful home showcases hardwood floors, elegant white crown molding, and white trim throughout. The inviting living room is highlighted by a large bay window with custom high transom windows, filling the space with natural light. The first floor boasts a versatile bedroom or office (with French Doors), a full bath, a laundry room, and a formal dining room with a striking triple crown tray ceiling. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring a center island, granite countertops, stainless appliances with a spacious eating area that seamlessly flows into the family room with a cozy fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to a paver brick patio - perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, enter the luxurious primary suite through French doors and enjoy a spa-like bath with custom travertine tile, a soaking tub, double vanities, and an oversized walk-in shower. Three additional spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms complete the second floor. Additional highlights include a whole house fan, brand new 2nd floor furnace (2024) with humidifier, and a new hot water heater (2023). The unfinished basement is a blank canvas. Roughed-in plumbing is ready for your vision, offering endless possibilities for additional living space. A 2-car plus attached garage completes this incredible home. Prime location and top-rated schools. Walk to downtown Elmhurst for shopping & dining, the Metra train, Elmhurst University, the library, Wilder Park, and so much more! Don't miss this exceptional home in the heart of Elmhurst!
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475188372
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $21,739
Year Built
- Built in 2008
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 53x152
Parking
- 2.5 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,870 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Bar Fridge
- Whole House Fan
- Ceiling Fan
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven
- Cooktop with Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
- Soaking Tub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Stubbed For A Bathroom
- Basement Window Egress
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Schools
- Hawthorne Elementary School
- Sandburg Middle School
- York Community High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Humidifier
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- College View Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 17, 2025
Closed on
Apr 18, 2025
Sold by
Derobert W Davison W and Derobert Elaine G
Bought by
Binnie Edmund F and Binnie Caitlin M
Seller's Agent
Ginny Leamy
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Christina Lotzer
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,300,500
Premium/Discount to List
$25,500
2%
Views
6
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
$120,190
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.24%
Original Mortgage
$1,040,400
Outstanding Balance
$1,028,209
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$392,481
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 31, 2007
Sold by
Davison Elaine G and Harold E & Elaine P Grote Trus
Bought by
Davison Robert W and Davison Elaine G
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 8, 1995
Sold by
Old Kent Bank
Bought by
Grote Harold E and Grote Elaine P
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Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binnie Edmund F | $1,300,500 | Chicago Title | |
| Davison Robert W | -- | None Available | |
| Grote Harold E | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Binnie Edmund F | $1,040,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2025 05/02/25 | Sold | $1,300,500 | +2.0% | $336 / Sq Ft |
| 03/17/2025 03/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/01/2025 03/01/25 | For Sale | $1,275,000 | -- | $329 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
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 | $23,416 | $404,541 | $94,612 | $309,929 |
| 2023 | $21,739 | $374,090 | $87,490 | $286,600 |
| 2022 | $19,394 | $330,840 | $84,100 | $246,740 |
| 2021 | $18,914 | $322,610 | $82,010 | $240,600 |
| 2020 | $18,184 | $315,540 | $80,210 | $235,330 |
| 2019 | $17,802 | $300,000 | $76,260 | $223,740 |
| 2018 | $18,604 | $311,300 | $72,190 | $239,110 |
| 2017 | $18,200 | $296,640 | $68,790 | $227,850 |
| 2016 | $21,288 | $331,690 | $64,800 | $266,890 |
| 2015 | $21,092 | $309,010 | $60,370 | $248,640 |
| 2014 | $15,097 | $206,910 | $47,920 | $158,990 |
| 2013 | $14,935 | $209,830 | $48,600 | $161,230 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Ginny Leamy
-
Christina Lotzer
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Christina Lotzer
@ Properties
(847) 302-2192
4 in this area
29 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12297280
APN: 06-02-307-005
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