$132,500
SOLD JUL 27, 2012

234 E Saint Charles Rd Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,466 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Recently Sold

$90 Per Sq Ft

47% Below List Price

175 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Office
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Start your Elmhurst life in this charming bungalow on over-sized lot in the center of town. Rehab the existing home or build your dream home in this super location close to train, town and all levels of schools. Large living room with office, huge dining room, eat-in kitchen. Hardwood floors under carpeting, cove molding in living room and dining room. Expandable living space for 4th BR in huge attic. Lovely yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Obradovich

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475130528 Listed on: 01/10/2012

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Muisenga

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT License #475141260

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT

Property Details

Home Type

  • Other

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,254

Year Built

  • 1920

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Breakfast Bar

Partially Finished Basement

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

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,254

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main Level
  • Master Bedroom Size: 14X10
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Second Bedroom Level: Main Level
  • Second Bedroom Size: 12X10
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Second Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Third Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Third Bedroom Size: 20X8
  • Third Bedroom Flooring: Vinyl
  • Living Room Level: Main Level
  • Living Room Size: 23X14
  • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Living Room Window Treatments: All
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Dining Room Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Size: 15X14
  • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Kitchen Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Size: 18X11
  • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Rooms: Office
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 1 Size: 11X10
  • Additional Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Window Treatment: All

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam

Schools

  • Elementary School: EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: YORK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 70X155

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Martinelli Vita and Boese John
Bought by
Greet Candi
Seller's Agent
Michael Shin
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Hill
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
4.76%
Views
32

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-25.47%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2013
Closed on
Sep 20, 2013
Sold by
Bitter Honey Llc
Bought by
Boese John and Martinelli Vita
Seller's Agent
Mike Muisenga
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT
Buyer's Agent
Matt Laricy
Americorp, Ltd
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$649,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.57%
Original Mortgage
$519,200
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2012
Closed on
Jul 27, 2012
Sold by
Declaration Depew Richard S and Declaration Ruth G Christensen
Bought by
Bitter Honey Llc
Seller's Agent
Debbie Obradovich
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mike Muisenga
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$132,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$117,400
-46.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
298.13%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,100,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $649,000 Acquest Title Services Llc
Deed $132,500 Ctic
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $484,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $481,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $470,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $514,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $519,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $1,100,000 +4.8% --
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $1,050,000 +61.8% --
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Sold $649,000 0.0% $228 / Sq Ft
07/28/2013 07/28/13 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2013 07/17/13 For Sale $649,000 +389.8% $228 / Sq Ft
07/27/2012 07/27/12 Sold $132,500 -33.7% $90 / Sq Ft
07/03/2012 07/03/12 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2012 07/02/12 Price Changed $199,900 -20.0% $136 / Sq Ft
05/14/2012 05/14/12 For Sale $249,900 +88.6% $170 / Sq Ft
04/17/2012 04/17/12 Off Market $132,500 -- --
04/03/2012 04/03/12 For Sale $249,900 +88.6% $170 / Sq Ft
03/20/2012 03/20/12 Off Market $132,500 -- --
02/21/2012 02/21/12 Price Changed $249,900 -9.1% $170 / Sq Ft
01/10/2012 01/10/12 For Sale $275,000 -- $188 / 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 $17,254 $294,303 $86,836 $207,467
2023 $16,036 $272,150 $80,300 $191,850
2022 $15,500 $261,620 $77,200 $184,420
2021 $15,121 $255,110 $75,280 $179,830
2020 $14,540 $249,520 $73,630 $175,890
2019 $14,243 $237,230 $70,000 $167,230
2018 $11,198 $211,760 $66,260 $145,500
2017 $10,882 $201,790 $63,140 $138,650
2016 $10,561 $190,100 $59,480 $130,620
2015 $10,340 $177,100 $55,410 $121,690
2014 $13,983 $187,450 $50,590 $136,860
2013 $5,494 $79,140 $51,300 $27,840
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD07972615

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-12-112-004