Seller's Agent in 2025
Lance Kirshner
Compass
(773) 578-8080
5 in this area
520 Total Sales
254 N Oak St Elmhurst, IL 60126
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,625
Sq Ft
1941
Built
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Granite Countertops
- Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
As of May 2025This adorable Cape Cod exudes charm and features so many recent updates throughout! The welcoming center entryway is flanked on one side by the cozy living room, opposite a spacious dining room. The kitchen is an absolute showstopper with all new quartz countertops, full tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, new porcelain Terazzo flooring, refinished green & white cabinetry plus pantry for additional storage. The kitchen sink window looks out onto the oversized backyard of this fabulous 50'x167' lot. 4th bedroom & a full bath round out the main floor. Three generously sized bedrooms upstairs along with the second full bath. A large family room has recently been refinished in the basement with plenty of additional space for storage, crafting, and other projects. Original hardwood floors have been refinished throughout with new carpeting in the third bedroom & basement family room. Both bathrooms have been updated with new vanities and faucets with the tubs reglazed. Fresh paint and crisp, white moulding enhance the entire home. Electrical has been updated and most light fixtures replaced. Flue liner replaced in 2022, as well as a new hot water heater 2022. Enjoy the efficiency of radiator heating with the convenience of SpacePak air conditioning. Additional updates new gutters and downspouts, as well as new vinyl siding on the dormer. Ideally located in a fabulous neighborhood and just blocks from the Metra & Downtown Elmhurst shopping, restaurants, parks & more! This home has been updated with meticulous attention to detail and will exceed all expectations!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,491
Year Built
- Built in 1941
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 53x167
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,625 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Bookcases
- Ceiling Fan
- Double Pane Windows
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Dormer Attic
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- High End Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Hawthorne Elementary School
- Sandburg Middle School
- York Community High School
Utilities
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Steam
- 100 Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
- Gas Water Heater
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 25, 2025
Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Burke Laura and Burke Brian
Bought by
Plotkin Christen E and Plotkin Mark D
Seller's Agent
Lance Kirshner
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$677,254
Premium/Discount to List
$77,354
12.89%
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$11,796
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.90%
Original Mortgage
$609,500
Outstanding Balance
$607,464
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$57,994
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 3, 2022
Closed on
May 25, 2022
Sold by
Bates Jane B
Bought by
Burke Brian and Burke Laura
Seller's Agent
Tim Schiller
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Laura Gates Keogh
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$465,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
3.23%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.12%
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $677,500 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $480,000 | Proper Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $609,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $170,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2025 05/30/25 | Sold | $677,254 | +12.9% | $417 / Sq Ft |
| 03/31/2025 03/31/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/25/2025 03/25/25 | For Sale | $599,900 | +25.0% | $369 / Sq Ft |
| 05/27/2022 05/27/22 | Sold | $480,000 | +3.2% | $285 / Sq Ft |
| 05/09/2022 05/09/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/03/2022 05/03/22 | For Sale | $465,000 | -- | $276 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $10,228 | $177,706 | $98,061 | $79,645 |
| 2023 | $9,491 | $164,330 | $90,680 | $73,650 |
| 2022 | $8,682 | $154,170 | $87,160 | $67,010 |
| 2021 | $8,457 | $150,330 | $84,990 | $65,340 |
| 2020 | $8,123 | $147,040 | $83,130 | $63,910 |
| 2019 | $7,934 | $139,800 | $79,040 | $60,760 |
| 2018 | $7,621 | $134,020 | $74,820 | $59,200 |
| 2017 | $7,436 | $127,710 | $71,300 | $56,410 |
| 2016 | $7,256 | $120,310 | $67,170 | $53,140 |
| 2015 | $7,155 | $112,090 | $62,580 | $49,510 |
| 2014 | $6,860 | $100,020 | $49,670 | $50,350 |
| 2013 | $6,793 | $101,430 | $50,370 | $51,060 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Lance Kirshner
-
Julie Stanczak
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Julie Stanczak
Compass Real Estate
(708) 527-8131
1 in this area
23 Total Sales
-
Cathy Bier
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 567-2032
5 in this area
533 Total Sales
-
Tim Schiller
Seller's Agent in 2022
Tim Schiller
@ Properties
(630) 992-0582
498 in this area
983 Total Sales
-
Molly Radoha
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Molly Radoha
@ Properties
(630) 408-3069
14 in this area
24 Total Sales
-
Laura Gates Keogh
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Laura Gates Keogh
RE/MAX Suburban
(630) 607-4469
2 in this area
125 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12316957
APN: 06-02-104-020
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