NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 N Elm Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $578,000 - $638,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,684 Sq Ft
$364/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 03, 2022

Last sale price $500,000 $297 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,211/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Room
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Den
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of June 2022

Charming center entry Dutch Colonial is ready for you! Adorable curb appeal on a fabulous block just steps to bustling downtown Elmhurst. Gorgeous hardwood floors, kitchen has separate eating area and has cherry cabinets, maple floor, walk-in pantry, and stainless steel appliances. Gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout. 1st floor Den, also powder room on first floor recently redone with beautiful marble tile and convenient stackable washer/ dryer. Second floor features 3 bedrooms and one newly redone full bath with gorgeous marble tilework, new vanity and matching linen cabinet, and new fixtures. Primary bedroom is very generous sized and has 3 closets. Finished basement with exterior access, has rec room, laundry area, great storage shelving and closet, and second full bath. You will love this area of town near Metra, shopping, restaurants, and more. Great outdoor space and a TON of parking available with both a 2 car garage off alley, extra parking pad next to garage, and a driveway. Fresh neutral paint and white blinds in many rooms. Make this your new home! Sought-after Hawthorne and Sandburg schools. Won't last long! Seller is providing a one year ACHOSA warranty for peace of mind, which is the best warranty out there.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Hoerster

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475128127 Listed on: 04/15/2022

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Schiller

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127707

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,867

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 7,719 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,684 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,867

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1684
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Square Footage Comments: Appraisal is source of sft.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 514900
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Off Alley
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1772
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7867
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2022
Closed on
May 31, 2022
Sold by
Ricci Nicholas A and Ricci Kimberly S
Bought by
Mcglincy Duncan F and Mcclincy Emily J
Seller's Agent
Susan Hoerster
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tim Schiller
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$514,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-2.89%
Current Estimated Value
$613,700

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$113,700
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.18%
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Outstanding Balance
$421,059
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$196,184

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2015
Closed on
May 3, 2015
Sold by
Olson Kent N and Burke Kelly M
Bought by
Ricci Nicholas A and Ricci Kimberly S
Seller's Agent
Dan Arenz
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Brown
Real 1 Realty
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$449,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.50%
Original Mortgage
$359,920
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2005
Sold by
Ellefsen Dean H and Ellefsen Lorraine J
Bought by
Olson Kent N and Burke Kelly M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2003
Sold by
Orlof John J and Orlof Mildred
Bought by
Ellefsen Dean H and Ellefsen Lorraine J
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mcglincy Duncan F $500,000 First American Title
Ricci Nicholas A $150,000 Stewart Title
Olson Kent N $435,000 First American Title
Ellefsen Dean H $285,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcglincy Duncan F $440,000
Previous Owner Ricci Nicholas A $359,920
Previous Owner Olsen Kent N $211,000
Previous Owner Olson Kent N $221,000
Previous Owner Olson Kent N $227,000
Previous Owner Olson Kent N $235,000
Previous Owner Ellefsen Dean $94,000
Previous Owner Ellefsen Dean H $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Sold $500,000 -2.9% $297 / Sq Ft
04/30/2022 04/30/22 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2022 04/26/22 For Sale $514,900 0.0% $306 / Sq Ft
04/22/2022 04/22/22 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2022 04/19/22 Price Changed $514,900 -1.9% $306 / Sq Ft
04/15/2022 04/15/22 For Sale $525,000 +16.7% $312 / Sq Ft
05/06/2015 05/06/15 Sold $449,900 0.0% $344 / Sq Ft
03/21/2015 03/21/15 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2015 03/19/15 For Sale $449,900 -- $344 / 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 $9,382 $162,540 $81,450 $81,090
2022 $8,394 $144,430 $78,300 $66,130
2021 $8,185 $140,840 $76,350 $64,490
2020 $7,867 $137,760 $74,680 $63,080
2019 $7,698 $130,970 $71,000 $59,970
2018 $7,544 $127,770 $67,210 $60,560
2017 $7,376 $121,760 $64,050 $57,710
2016 $7,216 $114,710 $60,340 $54,370
2015 $7,138 $106,860 $56,210 $50,650
2014 $7,806 $107,290 $44,620 $62,670
2013 $7,722 $108,800 $45,250 $63,550
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11376216

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-203-003