NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Anthony St Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Estimated Value: $551,000 - $679,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,450 Sq Ft
$408/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2020

Last sale price $447,000 $308 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,001/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Churchill Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of December 2020

What an amazing lot offering so much privacy, its like you are living far away from it all, but in actuality you are right in town only a few blocks to the Metra and downtown. This home is located on a dead end street being the only home on this side of the street with open lots on either side. This Designated Landmark home has been lovingly maintained and updated for today's living while keeping its original charm. The updated kitchen is open to the dining room which is connected to the living room with cozy fireplace. First floor bedroom and updated full bath. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and the second upstairs bedroom has a deep closet as well, both share the updated hall bath. The basement offers great hang out space with new flooring. The outdoor spaces allow you to fully enjoy this awesome lot with a charming front porch, large deck, paver grill area, firepit, and even a tree fort! The park with playground is steps away. You must see this home quick before its gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christy Alwin

Redfin Corporation License #471005185 Listed on: 11/12/2020

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Jude Costanzo

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475181223

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,330

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1896 | 2015

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $4,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,330

Year Built | Renovated

1896 | 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2015
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1896
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 23X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1450
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.2687

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 87
  • Elementary School: Churchill Elementary School
  • Middle School: Hadley Junior High School
  • High School: Glenbard West High School
  • Junior High Dist: 41

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 166X70
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0510408018

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8569.24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2023
Sold by
Mclain Emilie and Mclain Jake T
Bought by
Revocable Trust
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$591,678

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2020
Closed on
Dec 9, 2020
Sold by
Paluka Alexander K and Paluka Stephanie A
Bought by
Mclain Emilie and Mclain Jake J
Seller's Agent
Christy Alwin
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Jude Costanzo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$447,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
2.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.03%
Original Mortgage
$393,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2017
Sold by
Elliott Helen R
Bought by
Paluka Alexander K and Paluka Stephanie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,510
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2014
Sold by
Elliott James M and Elliott Helen R
Bought by
Elliott Helen R and Helen R Elliott Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,848
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2011
Sold by
Tovo Joseph R
Bought by
Elliott James M and Elliott Helen R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,028
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2007
Sold by
Dicicco Philip P and Dicicco Diane L
Bought by
Tovo Joseph R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Revocable Trust -- Chicago Title
Mclain Emilie $447,000 Proper Title Llc
Paluka Alexander K $415,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Elliott Helen R -- None Available
Elliott James M $275,000 Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Tovo Joseph R $365,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mclain Emilie $393,000
Previous Owner Paluka Stephanie A $41,510
Previous Owner Paluka Alexander K $332,000
Previous Owner Elliott Helen R $114,873
Previous Owner Elliott James M $20,848
Previous Owner Elliott James M $264,010
Previous Owner Elliott James M $268,028
Previous Owner Tovo Joseph R $292,000
Previous Owner Dicicco Philip P $200,000
Previous Owner Dicicco Philip P $100,000
Previous Owner Dicicco Philip P $75,000
Previous Owner Dicicco Philip P $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2020 12/15/20 Sold $447,000 +2.8% $308 / Sq Ft
11/15/2020 11/15/20 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2020 11/12/20 For Sale $435,000 -- $300 / 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 $10,330 $146,750 $41,900 $104,850
2022 $9,935 $138,690 $39,600 $99,090
2021 $9,554 $135,400 $38,660 $96,740
2020 $8,767 $134,140 $38,300 $95,840
2019 $8,569 $130,600 $37,290 $93,310
2018 $9,817 $146,350 $40,080 $106,270
2017 $9,669 $140,950 $38,600 $102,350
2016 $9,796 $128,120 $37,060 $91,060
2015 $9,770 $122,230 $35,360 $86,870
2014 $7,952 $97,170 $25,510 $71,660
2013 $7,629 $97,470 $25,590 $71,880
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10926977

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-10-408-018