$1,190,000
SOLD DEC 23, 2022

256 E Elmhurst Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,892 Sq Ft
7,166 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$243 Per Sq Ft

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Field Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2022

Unbeatable location for this professionally decorated and upgraded 5 bed/ 4.1 bath with nearly 5000 sq ft of living space on quiet cul-de-sac block just a short walk to downtown Elmhurst restaurants / bars / Metra & more. Beautiful hardwood floors encompass the entire main level that features a cozy living room with floor to ceiling custom built-ins and a coffered ceiling that can easily be converted to the perfect home office. Separate dining room with tray ceiling is adjacent to the large open family room with gas fireplace and gourmet kitchen that features a large center island with prep sink, Viking 6-burner range with custom hood, wine/beverage fridge, loads of cabinets for storage and pantry. Large mudroom with custom built-in lockers and sink is the perfect drop zone off the 2 car attached garage. The 2nd level features 4 spacious bedrooms all with walk-in-closets and custom organizers - 2nd bedroom with en-suite, 3rd and 4th with shared bath and is highlighted by the spacious primary suite with double vanity, separate soaking tub, large shower and 11'x9' walk-in-closet. Fully finished lower level has a massive family/rec room space and 5th bedroom with en-suite. Dual zoned HVAC. Fully fenced backyard with oversized 24x18 Trex deck with built-in gas line for your grill. This home will exceed your expectations!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joel Zielke

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT License #475171104 Listed on: 09/22/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT

Last Buyer's Agent

Cameron Cimala

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475182840

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,159

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 7,166 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 142
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,892 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar Fridge
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage
  • Basement Window Egress

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Field Elementary School
  • Sandburg Middle School
  • York Community High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Air Filter
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,159

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Wall Oven
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceilings - 9 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 4892
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System, Electronic Air Filters, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet, Deck
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1532
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1532
  • Bathroom: Full,Double Sink,Tub & Separate Shwr
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1190000
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Streetlights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Fiber Cement

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Closet,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Field Elementary School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sandburg Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1645
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 142
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20158.76
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2022
Closed on
Dec 23, 2022
Sold by
Sammis Thomas and Sammis Jennifer
Bought by
Shraiberg Elliot and Shraiberg Michelle
Seller's Agent
Joel Zielke
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT
Buyer's Agent
Cameron Cimala
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,190,000
Sold Price
$1,190,000
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
$1,440,105

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$250,105
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.27%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2013
Closed on
Feb 14, 2014
Sold by
Greenscape Homes Llc
Bought by
Sammis Thomas and Sammis Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Michelle Bendien
Little Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tom McCarey
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$849,900
Sold Price
$849,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.87%
Original Mortgage
$679,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2013
Sold by
Lambele Tony
Bought by
Greenscape Homes Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2004
Sold by
Lasalle Bank Na
Bought by
Lambele Tony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 1995
Sold by
Lambele Violet M
Bought by
Old Kent Bank
Source: Public Records

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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 $1,190,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $850,000 First American Title Company
Sheriffs Deed $230,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $359,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $671,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $679,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $304,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $255,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2022 12/23/22 Sold $1,190,000 0.0% $243 / Sq Ft
10/15/2022 10/15/22 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2022 09/22/22 For Sale $1,190,000 +40.0% $243 / Sq Ft
02/14/2014 02/14/14 Sold $849,900 0.0% $251 / Sq Ft
12/30/2013 12/30/13 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2013 09/17/13 For Sale $849,900 -- $251 / 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
2023 $21,413 $360,720 $76,130 $284,590
2022 $20,661 $346,730 $73,180 $273,550
2021 $20,159 $338,110 $71,360 $266,750
2020 $19,388 $330,710 $69,800 $260,910
2019 $18,998 $314,420 $66,360 $248,060
2018 $18,762 $308,850 $62,820 $246,030
2017 $18,370 $294,310 $59,860 $234,450
2016 $18,007 $277,260 $56,390 $220,870
2015 $17,857 $258,300 $52,530 $205,770
2014 $18,686 $41,700 $41,700 $0
2013 $5,093 $73,800 $42,290 $31,510
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11635615

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-113-009