$588,000
SOLD DEC 19, 2013

197 S Grace Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of June 2023

Classic College View Colonial that has been restored and updated throughout. New kitchen inc white cabinets, SS app's, granite ct's & brkfst bar. All new baths, inc new master bath. Huge FR w/ FP and sep DR. 3 large br's up w/ great closet space. Master has private rooftop balcony overlooking beautifully landscaped yard. Fin'd bsmnt w/ add'l br, laundry, and rec rm w/ FP. New furnace & HWH. Quiet dead end location

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Muisenga

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT License #475141260 Listed on: 11/18/2013

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT

Last Buyer's Agent

Lucia Salman

Lucia Salman

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,512

Year Built

  • 1939

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,512

Year Built

1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1939
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1939

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Dormer, Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 27X22, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 10X7, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.17

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

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: 50 X 151
  • Lot Description: Corner, Cul-de-sac, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0602315001

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9790

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2023
Closed on
Jun 22, 2023
Sold by
Miszkowicz Gary and Miszkowicz Pamela
Bought by
Quille Joseph and Quille Margaret
Seller's Agent
David Fidanza
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mary Beth Ryan
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$749,000
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$865,444

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,444
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.67%
Original Mortgage
$599,200
Outstanding Balance
$588,261
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$236,131

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2013
Closed on
Dec 19, 2013
Sold by
Wede James A and Wede Nicole A
Bought by
Miszkowicz Gary and Miszkowicz Pamela
Seller's Agent
Mike Muisenga
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT
Buyer's Agent
Lucia Salman
Lucia Salman
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$588,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-1.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.57%
Original Mortgage
$470,400
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2013
Closed on
Apr 19, 2013
Sold by
Schenk Arnold R and Schenk Dora M
Bought by
Wede James A and Wallace Christopher J
Seller's Agent
Yvonne Despinich
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mike Muisenga
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT
List Price
$479,900
Sold Price
$455,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,400
-5.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
55.31%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $749,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $588,000 Pntn
Warranty Deed $455,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $599,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $457,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,641 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $470,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $325,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $749,000 0.0% $365 / Sq Ft
05/25/2023 05/25/23 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2023 05/25/23 For Sale $749,000 +27.4% $365 / Sq Ft
12/19/2013 12/19/13 Sold $588,000 -1.8% --
11/24/2013 11/24/13 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2013 11/18/13 For Sale $599,000 +31.5% --
05/23/2013 05/23/13 Sold $455,500 -5.1% $222 / Sq Ft
03/23/2013 03/23/13 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2013 03/18/13 For Sale $479,900 -- $234 / 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 $12,512 $222,090 $82,200 $139,890
2022 $11,301 $197,370 $79,030 $118,340
2021 $11,014 $192,460 $77,060 $115,400
2020 $10,583 $188,240 $75,370 $112,870
2019 $10,346 $178,970 $71,660 $107,310
2018 $10,626 $177,520 $67,830 $109,690
2017 $12,989 $209,860 $64,640 $145,220
2016 $12,725 $197,700 $60,890 $136,810
2015 $12,611 $184,180 $56,730 $127,450
2014 $10,428 $141,320 $45,040 $96,280
2013 $9,939 $143,310 $45,670 $97,640
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08490216

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-315-001