$480,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2022

254 N Oak St Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,682 Sq Ft
1941 Built

Recently Sold

$285 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Charming cape cod, meticulously maintained by long time owners. This 4-bedroom, 2 full bath home is on an especially beautiful street in a true walk to town location. One bedroom on the main floor - with the other 3 bedrooms upstairs.....a full bath on each floor. This home features a center entry, living room, dining room and hardwood floors throughout (under carpet) - a full basement with family room, laundry and loads of storage. A 2-car detached garage sits on OVERSIZED 50X167 lot. The possibilities are endless with this special home. Location can't be beat - walk to train, shopping, restaurants, gyms, parks and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Schiller

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127707 Listed on: 05/03/2022

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Molly Radoha

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475165160

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Gates Keogh

RE/MAX Suburban License #475102981

RE/MAX Suburban

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,123

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 52x125x41x49x166

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,682 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Hawthorne Elementary School
  • Churchville Middle School
  • York Community High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,123

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 1682
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1425
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 465000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: N/A
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hawthorne Elementary School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Churchville Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 205

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 52X125X41X49X166
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8122.82
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-52.17%
Original Mortgage
$609,500
Outstanding Balance
$608,995
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$20,302

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
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 $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

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 $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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11392443

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-104-020