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Seller's Agent in 2025
Jason Ricke
Ricke Realty LLC
(630) 308-8255
11 in this area
35 Total Sales
255 S West Ave Unit 308 Elmhurst, IL 60126
1
Bed
1
Bath
--
Sq Ft
$244/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Party Room
- Elevator
- Living Room
- Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
- Balcony
- Resident Manager or Management On Site
About This Home
As of October 2025Welcome to The Willows - rarely available! |Capture the morning sun from this 3rd floor unit with coveted eastern exposure, overlooking greenbelt & lush foliage | Secured entrance to building | A true one bedroom with large living room, 2 balconies and an almost unheard of garage stall (#19G - PIN 06-02-322-015) | Elevator building offering a cozy library, exercise room, game room, meeting/party rooms, courtyard patio, bike storage plus your own storage unit on the same floor | 1 MILE TO TOWN | ACROSS THE STREET FROM WHOLE FOODS & Elmhurst Crossing Shopping Plaza (Kohls) - THE COURTS PLUS/PLUNKETT PARK - 1/2 mile from Elmhurst University - 3/4 mile from the Spring Road Shopping District | Best value in Elmhurst - tremendous locale - Incredibly LOW TAXES! | No rentals | 1 OWNED GARAGE SPACE + 1 unassigned space in the lot | Please note: While this is a 55+ building - 20% of the units are permitted to be under 55 and presently there are openings for this allowance, so take advantage! | All occupants must be over the age of 18
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Ricke Realty LLC License #471000998 Listed on: 10/09/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,057
Year Built
- Built in 1972
HOA Fees
- $244 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Lot
- Parking Included in Price
- Unassigned Parking
Home Design
- Entry on the 3rd floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Potential Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- Hawthorne Elementary School
- Sandburg Middle School
- York Community High School
Utilities
- Baseboard Heating
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Balcony
- Additional Parcels
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include water, parking, insurance, security, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
- 71 Units
- Mike Association, Phone Number (630) 279-4020
- The Willows Subdivision
- 5-Story Property
Amenities
- Party Room
- Coin Laundry
- Elevator
- Community Storage Space
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
Security
- Resident Manager or Management On Site
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 9, 2025
Closed on
Oct 14, 2025
Sold by
Ricke Jay Robert
Bought by
Sosa Jesus Vazquez
Seller's Agent
Jason Ricke
Ricke Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Gabriel Corral
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$158,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,250
-6.07%
Views
94
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.13%
Original Mortgage
$122,400
Outstanding Balance
$122,285
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$39,997
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 2002
Sold by
Suburban Bank & Trust Company
Bought by
Ricke Jay R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 12, 1996
Sold by
Old Kent Bank
Bought by
Suburban Bank & Trust Company
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrators Deed | $158,750 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $80,000 | First American Title | |
| Trustee Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $122,400 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $72,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 10/24/25 | Sold | $158,750 | -6.1% | -- |
| 10/12/2025 10/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/09/2025 10/09/25 | For Sale | $169,000 | -- | -- |
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 | $1,014 | $32,820 | $3,287 | $29,533 |
| 2023 | $871 | $30,350 | $3,040 | $27,310 |
| 2022 | $1,056 | $28,410 | $2,840 | $25,570 |
| 2021 | $1,014 | $27,700 | $2,770 | $24,930 |
| 2020 | $961 | $27,090 | $2,710 | $24,380 |
| 2019 | $909 | $25,760 | $2,580 | $23,180 |
| 2018 | $833 | $24,450 | $2,460 | $21,990 |
| 2017 | $712 | $22,180 | $2,230 | $19,950 |
| 2016 | $590 | $19,890 | $2,000 | $17,890 |
| 2015 | $887 | $18,530 | $1,860 | $16,670 |
| 2014 | $998 | $18,950 | $1,900 | $17,050 |
| 2013 | $993 | $19,220 | $1,930 | $17,290 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jason Ricke
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Gabriel Corral
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Gabriel Corral
Coldwell Banker Realty
(847) 877-0663
3 in this area
56 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12492412
APN: 06-02-322-057
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