$695,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2015

278 N Oak St Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,717 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$256 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

194 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Loft

About This Home

As of July 2020

YOU CANNOT BUILD THIS HOME FOR THIS PRICE IN WALK TO TOWN AND TRAIN! HAWTHORNE & SANDBURG SCHOOLS! 4BR W/ FABULOUS CURB APPEAL. HDWD FLOORS T/OUT, CUSTOM ALDER WOOD CAB'S, COOK'S KITCHEN W/GRANITE AND SS APPLIANCES; 1ST FLR MSTR SUITE; PLUMB ROUGH-IN PERFECT FUTURE MEDIA RM;FULLY FENCED YARD; CONCRETE DRV; AWESOME SCREEN PORCH;BRICK PAT & WALKWAY, EXTRAORDINARY FINISHING; DRY BASE & GENERATOR. MANY EXTRAS-MUST SEE!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Hoerster

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475128127

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Helen Bailey

Pioneer Realty Group LLC License #471019249

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,788

Year Built

  • 2006

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,788

Year Built

2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2006
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2006

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, Sump Pump, Power Generator
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Loft
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Loft, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 20X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2717
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Stone
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, 2+ Sep Heating Systems

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: YORK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 205
  • Elementary School #2: EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 167
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0602104026

Green Features

  • Green Features: Tankless hot water heater

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11740

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2020
Closed on
Jul 3, 2020
Sold by
Kurtz Patrick and Kurtz Emily
Bought by
Doelling James and Siedlik Robert
Seller's Agent
Tom Makinney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Eva Lakomiec
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$740,000
Sold Price
$718,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,500
-2.91%
Total Days on Market
194
Current Estimated Value
$941,622

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$223,122
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.73%
Original Mortgage
$503,500
Outstanding Balance
$451,569
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$490,053

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2014
Closed on
May 14, 2015
Sold by
Parker Ronald A and Parker Carol L
Bought by
Kurtz Patrick and Kurtz Emily
Seller's Agent
Susan Hoerster
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Helen Bailey
Pioneer Realty Group LLC
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-5.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.64%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2012
Sold by
Parker Carol L and The Carol L Parker Trust
Bought by
Parker Ronald A and Parker Carol L

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
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2005
Sold by
Parker Ronald A and Parker Carol L
Bought by
Parker Carol L and Carol L Parker Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2003
Sold by
Marcum Nan
Bought by
Cogger Carol L and Parker Carol L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1994
Sold by
Westberg Kathleen P and Sramek Kathleen P
Bought by
Cogger Carol L

Map

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $718,500 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $695,000 First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $6,500 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Warranty Deed $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $503,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $592,450 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $208,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $95,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 Construction
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $70,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $60,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Sold $718,500 -2.9% $251 / Sq Ft
05/31/2020 05/31/20 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2020 05/26/20 For Sale $740,000 +6.5% $258 / Sq Ft
05/14/2015 05/14/15 Sold $695,000 -2.6% $256 / Sq Ft
03/16/2015 03/16/15 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2015 02/25/15 Price Changed $713,900 -1.5% $263 / Sq Ft
01/08/2015 01/08/15 Price Changed $724,900 -1.9% $267 / Sq Ft
09/03/2014 09/03/14 For Sale $739,000 -- $272 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $16,788 $284,540 $90,680 $193,860
2022 $14,590 $246,610 $87,160 $159,450
2021 $14,232 $240,470 $84,990 $155,480
2020 $13,685 $235,200 $83,130 $152,070
2019 $13,405 $223,620 $79,040 $144,580
2018 $12,128 $201,770 $74,820 $126,950
2017 $11,868 $192,270 $71,300 $120,970
2016 $11,625 $181,130 $67,170 $113,960
2015 $11,165 $168,750 $62,580 $106,170
2014 $11,865 $164,970 $49,670 $115,300
2013 $11,740 $167,290 $50,370 $116,920
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08717725

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-104-026