$1,160,000
SOLD JUN 7, 2018

261 E Elmhurst Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,700 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$314 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Field Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of June 2018

LOVELY PEACEFUL LOCATION WALK TO TOWN AND TRAIN. BEAUTIFUL HARDIE BOARD NEW CONSTRUCTION AT END OF CUL-DE-SAC ADJACENT TO ALMOST AN ACRE OF CITY OWNED GREEN SPACE NEAR NEW SUBDIVISION.HIGHEST QUALITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP .STELLAR FAMILY FRIENDLY FLOOR PLAN WITH LR AND PRIVATE STUDY. 5 BR 41/2 BATHS. STUNNING WHITE DESIGNER KITCHEN WITH FINEST CUSTOM CABINETRY AND HIGH END APPLIANCES. EAST WINDOWS LOOK TO SERENE GREEN SPACE O GORGEOUS TRIM AND MOLDINGS. LIVING ROOM AND PRIVATE STUDY ON FIRST FLOOR. MULTI-WINDOWED FAMILY ROOM W/LOVELY FIREPLACE. SERENE MASTER SUITE WITH SPA BATH WITH WALK-IN SHOWER AND SOAKING BATH AND GENEROUS WALK IN CLOSETS, JACK & JILL AND GUEST BEDROOM WITH FULL BATH. SWEET FINISHED BASEMENT WITH REC ROOM W/ FULL BAR,FIREPLACE, EXERCISE ROOM AND BR WITH FULL BATH. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, DESIGNER TRIM AND TILE, STUNNING LIGHT FIXTURES, CENTRAL VAC, SECURITY SYSTEM, SPRINK SYSTEM,BLUE STONE FRONT PATIO AND PORCH GENEROUS BACK PAVER BRICK PATIO, FENCED BACK YARD

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Mueller

@properties Listed on: 02/06/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Muisenga

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT License #475141260

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,310

Year Built

  • 2017

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Southern Exposure

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,310

Year Built

2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: NEW Ready for Occupancy
  • New Construction: Y
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2017
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2017

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 11X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 14X34, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 10X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3700
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stone
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Brick Paver Patio
  • Exposure: S (South)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: YORK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 52 X 134
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0601112020

Tax Info

  • Taxes: NEW

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2018
Closed on
Jun 7, 2018
Sold by
Radovanovic Snezana and Radovanovic Milasin
Bought by
Killion Eric and Killion Amber N
Seller's Agent
Sandra Mueller
@properties
Buyer's Agent
Mike Muisenga
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-3.33%
Current Estimated Value
$1,555,566

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$395,566
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.20%
Original Mortgage
$453,100
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2016
Closed on
Feb 17, 2017
Sold by
Weaver Joshua R and Weaver Rachel L
Bought by
Radovanovic Snezana
Seller's Agent
Bruce Denison
Ravinia Realty & Mgmt LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Mueller
@properties
List Price
$369,899
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,899
-1.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
143.38%
Original Mortgage
$242,750
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2013
Closed on
Jan 29, 2014
Sold by
Gramenz David and Gramenz Lori
Bought by
Weaver Joshua R and Weaver Rachel L
Seller's Agent
Tim Ryan
Real People Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bruce Denison
Ravinia Realty & Mgmt LLC
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$306,000
Premium/Discount to List
$127,000
70.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.99%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
4.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2008
Sold by
Pergiel Michael C
Bought by
Gramenz David and Gramenz Lori

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$369,138
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 $1,160,000 Heritage Title Company
Warranty Deed $365,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $306,000 Citywide Title Corporation
Warranty Deed $379,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $547,430 New Conventional
Closed $500,000 New Conventional
Closed $470,000 New Conventional
Closed $453,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $642,750 Construction
Previous Owner $242,750 Commercial
Previous Owner $190,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $362,372 FHA
Previous Owner $369,138 FHA
Previous Owner $125,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/07/2018 06/07/18 Sold $1,160,000 -1.4% $314 / Sq Ft
04/14/2018 04/14/18 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2018 03/23/18 Price Changed $1,175,900 -1.2% $318 / Sq Ft
02/20/2018 02/20/18 Price Changed $1,189,900 -0.8% $322 / Sq Ft
02/06/2018 02/06/18 For Sale $1,200,000 +228.8% $324 / Sq Ft
02/17/2017 02/17/17 Sold $365,000 -1.3% $304 / Sq Ft
12/26/2016 12/26/16 Pending -- -- --
12/22/2016 12/22/16 For Sale $369,899 0.0% $309 / Sq Ft
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2016 11/01/16 Price Changed $369,899 -5.1% $309 / Sq Ft
09/29/2016 09/29/16 Price Changed $389,900 -2.5% $325 / Sq Ft
09/14/2016 09/14/16 Price Changed $400,000 -5.9% $334 / Sq Ft
08/29/2016 08/29/16 For Sale $425,000 +38.9% $354 / Sq Ft
02/06/2014 02/06/14 Sold $306,000 0.0% $319 / Sq Ft
04/03/2013 04/03/13 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2013 04/02/13 Off Market $306,000 -- --
04/01/2013 04/01/13 For Sale $179,000 -- $186 / 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 $24,310 $408,440 $76,430 $332,010
2022 $23,444 $392,630 $73,480 $319,150
2021 $22,875 $382,860 $71,650 $311,210
2020 $22,001 $374,470 $70,080 $304,390
2019 $21,561 $356,030 $66,630 $289,400
2018 $13,338 $63,070 $63,070 $0
2017 $4,961 $77,860 $60,100 $17,760
2016 $5,961 $95,800 $56,620 $39,180
2015 $5,892 $89,250 $52,750 $36,500
2014 $5,445 $76,650 $41,870 $34,780
2013 $5,388 $77,730 $42,460 $35,270
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09850396

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-112-020