NOT LISTED FOR SALE

237 S Kenmore Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $1,035,000 - $1,393,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,860 Sq Ft
$319/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 05, 2019

Last sale price $875,000 $227 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,136/month

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • English Architecture
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of April 2019

Looking for something different? This expanded English Cottage is one of Elmhurst's most unique and charming walk to town homes. Old world charm with an updated, modern layout and finishes. Uniquely set back on a 75 x 190 lot, enjoy one of Elmhurst finest tree-lined neighborhoods from your screened in front porch. First floor family room, formal dining room with fireplace, open chef's kitchen, 1st floor office, 1/2 bath and mudroom. Upstairs offers 4 beds and a finished 3rd level for 5th bed/bedroom/playroom/office. Luxurious master suite with fireplace, walk-in closets, and spa bath with heated floors. Fully finished lower level with rec room, full bath, wine room, and bar. Great outdoor space with paver patio, prof. landscaping, and 2 car garage with attached workshop. Walk to town, train, and schools - Hawthorne, Sandburg, IC/ICCP.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Muisenga

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT License #475141260 Listed on: 12/01/2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Ritter

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125780

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,215

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1925 | 1996

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,215

Year Built | Renovated

1925 | 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rebuilt(yn): Yes
  • Rebuilt Year: 1996
  • Rehab Year: 1996
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 3860
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 153
  • Style Of House: English
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1925
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Renovated: 1996

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Power Generator
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Finished, Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Bidet, Full Body Spray Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Screened Porch, 5th Bedroom, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 20X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 2 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 21X32, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 26X25, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 21X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 9X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Bar, Dimensions: 20X10, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 8X8, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Other, Dimensions: 14X6, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3860
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4881
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1174
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1021
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1630
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2230
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.33

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Overhead Sewers
  • 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: 75 X 190
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0601315003

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 17650

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2018
Closed on
Mar 18, 2019
Sold by
Terry Thomas D and Conatser Sue Ann
Bought by
Kamperschroer Jeff A and Kamperschroer Meghan R
Seller's Agent
Mike Muisenga
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Ritter
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-2.77%
Total Days on Market
66
Current Estimated Value
$1,231,472

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$356,472
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.85%
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2001
Sold by
Lefley David W and Lefley Mary C
Bought by
Terry Thomas D and Conatser Sue Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$632,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1995
Sold by
Callin Charles O
Bought by
Lefley David and Lefley Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$539,100
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kamperschroer Jeff A $875,000 First American Title
Terry Thomas D $790,000 Premier Title
Lefley David $326,000 Land Title Group Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kamperschroer Jeff A $691,571
Closed Kamperschroer Jeff A $675,000
Closed Kamperschroer Jeff A $70,000
Previous Owner Terry Thomas Daniel $535,000
Previous Owner Conatser Sue Ann $175,000
Previous Owner Terry Thomas D $622,500
Previous Owner Terry Thomas D $632,000
Previous Owner Lefley David $100,000
Previous Owner Lefley David $40,000
Previous Owner Lefley David $539,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Sold $875,000 -2.8% $227 / Sq Ft
02/05/2019 02/05/19 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2018 12/01/18 For Sale $899,900 -- $233 / 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 $19,215 $324,510 $140,590 $183,920
2022 $18,543 $311,790 $135,140 $176,650
2021 $18,091 $304,040 $131,780 $172,260
2020 $17,398 $297,380 $128,890 $168,490
2019 $17,415 $282,730 $122,540 $160,190
2018 $18,399 $297,000 $116,010 $180,990
2017 $17,650 $283,020 $110,550 $172,470
2016 $17,300 $266,620 $104,140 $162,480
2015 $17,155 $248,390 $97,020 $151,370
2014 $14,899 $199,330 $79,630 $119,700
2013 $14,733 $202,140 $80,750 $121,390
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10147406

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-315-003