NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 S Poplar Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $1,409,003 - $1,527,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,800 Sq Ft
$254/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2023

Last sale price $1,319,000 $227 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,941/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Sauna
  • Open Floorplan
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Floors
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2023

This elegant custom built stone and brick home features 5 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms. The 1st floor includes a formal living room with a stunning limestone fireplace and separate dining room, gorgeous office with custom built-ins, family room with another fireplace, gourmet white kitchen with high end appliances, laundry and mud room. This home features custom mill work , unique 11/12 foot high ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors through out. The lower level is completely finished with a huge built in bar, wine cellar, family/game room, theater room, sauna and exercise rooms. The 2 car garage is heated and has plenty of storage.

Last Listed By

Sandra Loeser

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475123152 Listed on: 02/23/2023

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,004

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60x150
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Recreation Room
  • Sauna
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom
  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Purifier

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Multiple Water Heaters
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,004

Year Built

Built in 2008

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: 2008
  • Age: 11-15 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, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2202
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Sauna/Steam Room, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatmnt, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp
  • LivingArea: 5800
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Purifier, Backup Sump Pump;, Multiple Water Heaters, Security Cameras, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Theatre Room, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 5815
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3613
  • Basement Description: Finished,Egress Window,Concrete (Basement),Rec/Family Area
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3613
  • Basement Sq Ft: 2202
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Basement
  • Square Footage Comments: This beautiful home has 5800 sq. ft. of finished living space.
  • Total Sq Ft: 5815
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1929
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1684
  • Door Features: French Doors,Panel Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s),Blinds,Double Pane Windows,Curtains/Drapes,Screens,Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1349000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X150
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 19004.26
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2010
Sold by
261 Poplar Llc
Bought by
Ficken David Craig and Ficken Linda Kay
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$1,475,501

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2006
Sold by
S H & Associates Inc
Bought by
261 Poplar Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2004
Sold by
Shubbak Basem and Shubbak Nehaya
Bought by
S H & Associates Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1997
Sold by
Wangler Daniel R
Bought by
Shubbak Basem and Shubbak Nehaya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
9.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1996
Sold by
Firstar Bank Illinois
Bought by
Wangler Daniel R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
7.86%

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ficken David Craig $975,000 Citywide Title Corporation
261 Poplar Llc $355,000 Ticor Title Insurance Co
S H & Associates Inc $350,000 Ticor
Shubbak Basem $180,000 --
Wangler Daniel R $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Ficken David Craig $373,500
Closed Ficken David Craig $417,000
Closed Ficken David Craig $250,000
Previous Owner 261 Poplar Llc $288,000
Previous Owner S H & Associates Inc $950,000
Previous Owner Shubbak Basem $100,000
Previous Owner Shubbak Basem $747,200
Previous Owner Shubbak Basem $998,400
Previous Owner Shubbak Basem $152,000
Previous Owner Wangler Daniel R $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Sold $1,319,000 -2.2% $227 / Sq Ft
02/27/2023 02/27/23 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2023 02/23/23 For Sale $1,349,000 -- $233 / 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 $20,667 $340,430 $84,710 $255,720
2022 $19,478 $327,220 $81,410 $245,810
2021 $19,004 $319,090 $79,390 $239,700
2020 $18,277 $312,100 $77,650 $234,450
2019 $17,908 $296,730 $73,830 $222,900
2018 $18,263 $300,790 $69,900 $230,890
2017 $17,880 $286,630 $66,610 $220,020
2016 $20,321 $312,130 $62,750 $249,380
2015 $20,156 $290,790 $58,460 $232,330
2014 $19,894 $264,150 $46,410 $217,740
2013 $19,671 $267,870 $47,060 $220,810
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11724445

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-407-011