$159,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2025

255 S West Ave Unit 101 Elmhurst, IL 60126

-- Bed
1 Bath
340 Sq Ft
$180/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$468 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Open Floorplan
  • Party Room
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Intercom

About This Home

As of June 2025

Elmhurst Rare Find. Low Assessment and Low Taxes! Renovated Condo with private entrance and premium outdoor space on large, covered ground floor patio. New Kitchen. New Bath. New Finishes. In unit Washer / Dryer. Flexible Floorplan. Age Restricted 18 & older only.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Friel

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475127274 Listed on: 05/28/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Haeger

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #475125758

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,070

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

HOA Fees

  • $180 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Studio
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 340 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bookcases
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Unassigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • York Community High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, gas, parking, insurance, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 71 Units
  • Jerry Amen Association, Phone Number (630) 279-4020
  • The Willows Subdivision, Studio Deluxe Floorplan
  • Property managed by The Willows
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Building Patio
  • Picnic Area
  • Party Room
  • Coin Laundry
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,070

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$180 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Studio
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Studio
  • Subdivision Name: The Willows
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Storage, Bookcases, Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 340
  • Room Type: Other Room, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 340
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 156000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Unassigned, Off Street, Parking Lot, On Site, Other
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric, Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit, Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 180
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s), Intercom, Patio, Picnic Area
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: The Willows
  • Management Contact Name: Jerry Amen
  • Management Phone: 630-279-4020

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1070
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 71

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Gideon Amber
Bought by
Mundle Kevin P
Seller's Agent
Jim Friel
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Haeger
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
List Price
$156,000
Sold Price
$159,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.92%
Views
98
Current Estimated Value
$159,087

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$87
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.20%
Original Mortgage
$151,050
Outstanding Balance
$150,658
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$8,429

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2021
Closed on
Dec 30, 2021
Sold by
Lis Larry
Bought by
Gideon Amber
Seller's Agent
Miguel Sanchez
Hometown Real Estate Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jim Friel
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$59,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-15.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.07%
Original Mortgage
$53,100
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2006
Sold by
Yamashita Roy and Lis Thaddeus
Bought by
Yamashita Roy and Lis Thaddeus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1994
Sold by
Palermo James
Bought by
Yamashita Roy and Lis Thaddeus
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 $159,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $59,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $34,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $151,050 New Conventional
Previous Owner $53,100 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $159,000 +1.9% $468 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $156,000 +164.4% $459 / Sq Ft
01/04/2022 01/04/22 Sold $59,000 -15.6% $174 / Sq Ft
12/04/2021 12/04/21 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2021 11/01/21 For Sale $69,900 -- $206 / 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 $1,070 $25,759 $2,585 $23,174
2023 $960 $23,820 $2,390 $21,430
2022 $1,043 $23,200 $2,320 $20,880
2021 $705 $22,620 $2,260 $20,360
2020 $664 $22,120 $2,210 $19,910
2019 $618 $21,030 $2,100 $18,930
2018 $420 $17,780 $1,780 $16,000
2017 $328 $16,140 $1,620 $14,520
2016 $232 $14,490 $1,460 $13,030
2015 $226 $13,500 $1,360 $12,140
2014 $246 $13,810 $1,390 $12,420
2013 $240 $14,000 $1,410 $12,590
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12367263

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-322-021