RENTED SEP 24, 2025

271 W 1st St Unit 1B Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $302,000 - $436,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
990 Sq Ft
1976 Built

Highlights

  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Patio
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

Super sharp 2 bedroom condo in the heart of downtown Elmhurst. Great for someone looking for 1st floor unit and no stairs. Spacious living room opens to private patio. Fully applianced kitchen with dining area and pantry closet. Primary bedroom has a walk-in closet. Shared Jack 'n Jill bathroom. In-unit laundry. Central air conditioning. Newer carpeting. Luxury vinyl plank flooring in kitchen and dining area. Private back entrance and 2 assigned parking spaces (#5 & 6). Tenants pay electric and Nicor. 4 blocks to downtown area, Metra train, shopping and dining. Owner in the process of making updates in the unit. Kitchen cabinets will be white with new counter tops and sink. Bathrooms will have new vanity tops and a new shower is being installed. Unit will also be freshly printed throughout. Currently tenant occupied and will be available for new tenant November 1st. Must have good credit.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Ginny Leamy

Compass License #475126031 Listed on: 09/09/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Rosemarie Lowery

Compass License #475130012

Last Renter's Agent

Ginny Leamy

Compass License #475126031 Listed on: 09/09/2025

Compass

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,974

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 990 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,800
  • Property Available on 11/1/25
  • Rent includes water, parking, scavenger, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • 4 Units
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,974

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-11-01
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Rental Price: 1800
  • Security Deposit: 1800
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 990
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Rented
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Assigned, On Site
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Rent Includes: Water, Parking, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal
  • Management: Manager Off-site

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: common

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2018
Sold by
Tucker Linda
Bought by
Tucker Linda R and Linda R Tucker Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$357,313

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2014
Sold by
Gans Robert L
Bought by
Tucker Linda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2007
Sold by
Shaw Lorraine K and Klein Carol J
Bought by
Gans Robert L and Robert L Gans Declaration Of Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2006
Sold by
Klein Carol J
Bought by
Shaw Lorraine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2005
Sold by
Shaw Lorraine
Bought by
Klein Carol J and Clarence Shaw Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 1999
Sold by
Shaw Lorraine
Bought by
Old Kent Bank and Clarence Shaw Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 1999
Sold by
Harris Bank Hinsdale
Bought by
Shaw Lorraine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1996
Sold by
Homiak Marilyn J
Bought by
Harris Bank Hinsdale and Trust #L-3529

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Tucker Linda R -- None Available
Tucker Linda $160,000 First American
Gans Robert L $160,000 Ticor Title Insurance Co
Shaw Lorraine -- None Available
Klein Carol J -- --
Old Kent Bank -- First American Title
Shaw Lorraine -- First Commercial Title Inc
Harris Bank Hinsdale $93,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gans Robert L $144,000
Previous Owner Shaw Lorraine $70,000
Previous Owner Harris Bank Hinsdale $70,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Off Market $1,800 -- --
09/09/2025 09/09/25 For Rent $1,800 +33.3% --
04/25/2017 04/25/17 Rented $1,350 0.0% --
04/05/2017 04/05/17 Under Contract -- -- --
03/29/2017 03/29/17 Off Market $1,350 -- --
03/21/2017 03/21/17 For Rent $1,350 -- --
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
2024 $3,974 $73,936 $7,408 $66,528
2023 $3,665 $68,370 $6,850 $61,520
2022 $3,622 $65,730 $6,590 $59,140
2021 $3,527 $64,100 $6,430 $57,670
2020 $3,386 $62,700 $6,290 $56,410
2019 $3,302 $59,610 $5,980 $53,630
2018 $2,668 $49,070 $4,920 $44,150
2017 $2,597 $46,760 $4,690 $42,070
2016 $2,526 $44,050 $4,420 $39,630
2015 $2,480 $41,040 $4,120 $36,920
2014 $2,589 $39,600 $3,970 $35,630
2013 $2,566 $40,160 $4,030 $36,130
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12465557

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-233-002