$449,900
SOLD MAY 6, 2015

261 N Elm Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,306 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$344 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Den
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of June 2022

Classic center entry Dutch Colonial in pristine condition is ready for you! This fine home features updated Kitchen with silastone countertops, high-end S/S appliances, cherry cabinets, maple floor, breakfast room & walk-in pantry; hardwood flooring throughout; 1st floor Den; finished walkout basement; 3 full baths; backyard patio; 2.5/C garage off the alley....all in walk-to-town/train/schools/shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Arenz

Baird & Warner License #471019712 Listed on: 03/19/2015

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Brown

Real 1 Realty License #475138112

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,382

Year Built

  • 1925

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • East or West Exposure

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,382

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Den
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 21X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Den, Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1306
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Block
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Exposure: W (West)

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0602203003

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7722

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
$615,044

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,044
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.89%
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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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $500,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $150,000 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $435,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $285,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $440,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $359,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $211,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $221,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $227,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $235,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $94,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $45,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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: MRD08866234

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-203-003