$900,000
SOLD MAR 20, 2026

175 S Fairview Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft
1942 Built

Recently Sold

$333 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of March 2026

Perfectly located center-entrance Colonial in College View-now available! Step through the front door and to your right you will appreciate the large, sun-filled formal living room with hardwood floors and a beautiful fireplace. The rear of the home offers a wonderfully oriented recreation space that functions as a playroom and an additional mudroom off the office entry-ideal for everyday living. The kitchen has been tastefully updated, and the formal dining room features elegant wainscoting and an enormous bay window. An additional office space rounds out the first floor. The fully renovated lower level includes a media room, laundry room, full bathroom, bonus room, pantry, and multiple storage closets. Upstairs you will find three generously sized, light and bright bedrooms, along with another full bath and a half bath off the primary. Set on a large corner lot, the property includes an entertainers-dream patio, sheds, and a two-car garage offering ample storage as well as an additional carport. With many updates throughout, this is a truly turnkey home located in the highly sought after Hawthorne Elementary School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Fischer

Redfin Corporation Brokerage Phone: (312) 836-4263 License #475125443 Listed on: 02/26/2026

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Jenness

john greene, Realtor License #475188894

john greene, Realtor

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,213

Year Built

  • Built in 1942 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60x131
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Carport
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Hawthorne Elementary School
  • Sandburg Middle School
  • York Community High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • College View Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,213

Year Built

Built in 1942 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: College View
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (312) 836-4263
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Includes Accessories
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • LivingArea: 2700
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Office, Heated Sun Room, Mud Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Carport, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hawthorne Elementary School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sandburg Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x131
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14213.46
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 12, 2017
Closed on
Feb 6, 2018
Sold by
Kramer Thomas M and The Thomas M Kramer Revocable
Bought by
Spear Nicholas and Collins Meghan A
Seller's Agent
Ashley Carter
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Buyer's Agent
Ricci Renno
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.95%
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Outstanding Balance
$341,620
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$535,863

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2012
Sold by
Kramer Thomas M
Bought by
Kramer Thomas M and The Thomas M Kramer Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2011
Sold by
Kramer Thomas M and Kramer Suzan L
Bought by
Kramer Thomas M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$339,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2003
Sold by
Kramer Thomas M and Kramer Suzan L
Bought by
Kramer Thomas M and Kramer Suzan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$286,500
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2003
Sold by
Gallagher Gregory W and Gallagher Katie L
Bought by
Kramer Thomas M and Kramer Suzan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$286,500
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
Mclean James E and Mclean Mary Ann P
Bought by
Gallagher Gregory W and Gallagher Katie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,700
Interest Rate
8.66%
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 -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $343,500 Ctic
Warranty Deed $350,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $408,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $339,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $286,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $252,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/20/2026 03/20/26 Sold $900,000 -3.0% $333 / Sq Ft
03/05/2026 03/05/26 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2026 02/26/26 For Sale $927,500 +81.9% $344 / Sq Ft
02/16/2018 02/16/18 Sold $510,000 -4.7% -- View Prior Sale
12/28/2017 12/28/17 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2017 12/12/17 For Sale $535,000 -- --
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 $14,213 $243,845 $90,751 $153,094
2023 $13,204 $225,490 $83,920 $141,570
2022 $12,780 $216,760 $80,680 $136,080
2021 $12,466 $211,370 $78,670 $132,700
2020 $11,986 $206,740 $76,950 $129,790
2019 $11,738 $196,560 $73,160 $123,400
2018 $11,359 $189,360 $69,250 $120,110
2017 $11,115 $180,450 $65,990 $114,460
2016 $12,606 $195,910 $62,170 $133,740
2015 $12,493 $182,510 $57,920 $124,590
2014 $10,557 $142,990 $45,970 $97,020
2013 $10,442 $145,010 $46,620 $98,390
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12578437

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-303-010

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