$303,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

2551 Elm St River Grove, IL 60171

2 Beds
1 Bath
833 Sq Ft
1950 Built

Recently Sold

$364 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room
  • River Grove School Rated 9+
  • Living Room
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of August 2025

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. HIGHEST & BEST REQUESTED BY 6PM SATURDAY, JULY 12. Welcome to this charming brick home nestled on a beautifully landscaped, fenced yard-perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and everyday enjoyment. Step outside to a spacious concrete patio, ideal for summer gatherings, and a generous garage for added convenience. Inside, you'll find a large, light-filled living room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen offers classic oak cabinetry and ample space for your culinary needs. This home features three comfortable bedrooms and one full bath, providing a great layout for families, guests, or a home office. The partially finished basement adds fantastic additional living space with 3rd bedroom and a built-in bar-perfect for game nights, movie marathons, or hosting friends and family. A great opportunity to own a solid brick home with plenty of charm and potential!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Wirtz

Wirtz Real Estate Group Inc. License #471005499 Listed on: 07/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Fuksa

Baird & Warner License #475211486

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,112

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 125x44
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 833 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • River Grove Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • TV Antenna

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,112

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 833
  • Other Equipment: TV Antenna, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 833
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 269900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: River Grove Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: River Grove Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 85.5

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 125X44
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3112
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2007
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Stockwell George R and Stockwell Ann F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Deed -- Cti
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $164,729 New Conventional
Closed $168,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $303,000 +12.3% $364 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Sale $269,900 -- $324 / 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 $3,112 $22,001 $5,743 $16,258
2023 $3,153 $22,001 $5,743 $16,258
2022 $3,153 $22,001 $5,743 $16,258
2021 $3,638 $17,622 $4,101 $13,521
2020 $3,220 $17,622 $4,101 $13,521
2019 $3,136 $19,958 $4,101 $15,857
2018 $3,227 $15,807 $3,554 $12,253
2017 $3,227 $15,807 $3,554 $12,253
2016 $5,129 $20,478 $3,554 $16,924
2015 $4,643 $18,262 $3,144 $15,118
2014 $4,630 $18,262 $3,144 $15,118
2013 $4,406 $18,262 $3,144 $15,118
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12406457

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-27-411-067-0000