$245,000
SOLD SEP 29, 2022

1617 N 78th Ct Elmwood Park, IL 60707

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,693 Sq Ft
4,373 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$145 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2024

Great rehab opportunity to own a fixer upper in Elmwood Park! Rehabbers, Investors and those looking to build their own sweat equity. Great bones! The roof is only 4 years old, the hot water heater is 3 months old, the furnace is 5 years old, the air conditioner is 3 years old and the plumbing was updated 1 1/2 years ago. There are hardwood floors under the carpet in the living and dining rooms. Property is being sold "As-Is" and buyer to assume responsibility for all repairs and village requirements.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Cohen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475094912 Listed on: 07/30/2022

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Patty Wojtach

Real Broker, LLC License #475174557

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,040

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 4,373 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x125

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,693 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Schools

  • Elmwood Elementary School
  • Elm Middle School
  • Elmwood Park High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,040

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Built-In Oven
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1693
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch Screened
  • List Price: 269900
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Elmwood Elementary School
  • High School: Elmwood Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Elm Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 401

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1004
  • Lot Dimensions: 35X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7040.42
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2024
Closed on
Mar 19, 2024
Sold by
Xj Investments Llc
Bought by
Gilmore Margaret
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Cikowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Canepa
Compass
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
2.76%
Views
106
Current Estimated Value
$463,831

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$53,831
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.92%
Original Mortgage
$389,500
Outstanding Balance
$385,349
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$63,394

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2001
Sold by
Walscheid Mary L
Bought by
Walscheid James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
6.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1995
Sold by
Walscheid Mary L
Bought by
Walscheid Mary L and Walscheid James F
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $410,000 Saturn Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $389,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $213,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $224,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $145,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/19/2024 03/19/24 Sold $410,000 +2.8% $242 / Sq Ft
01/22/2024 01/22/24 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2024 01/19/24 For Sale $399,000 +62.9% $236 / Sq Ft
09/29/2022 09/29/22 Sold $245,000 -9.2% $145 / Sq Ft
08/05/2022 08/05/22 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2022 07/30/22 For Sale $269,900 -- $159 / 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 $10,894 $36,000 $5,469 $30,531
2023 $8,763 $36,000 $5,469 $30,531
2022 $8,763 $36,000 $5,469 $30,531
2021 $7,133 $24,985 $3,609 $21,376
2020 $7,040 $24,985 $3,609 $21,376
2019 $6,278 $27,700 $3,609 $24,091
2018 $5,591 $23,403 $3,171 $20,232
2017 $5,440 $23,403 $3,171 $20,232
2016 $5,414 $23,403 $3,171 $20,232
2015 $4,719 $19,685 $2,734 $16,951
2014 $4,626 $19,685 $2,734 $16,951
2013 $4,482 $19,685 $2,734 $16,951
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11478742

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-36-325-038-0000