NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 E 3rd St Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $634,000 - $722,697

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,936 Sq Ft
$352/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2015

Last sale price $425,000 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,665/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Home Office
  • Field Elementary School Rated A
  • Corner Lot
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of September 2015

Charming Bungalow in walk to town & train location! Inviting front and back door porches. Recently updated with the charm of old.. but convenience of new. Living room and dining room with gorgeous original built-in China Cabinet. Cooks kitchen new in 2008 with walk in pantry. Master suite has an abundance of space. First floor has 2 bedrooms and an office. 2 beautiful new bathrooms. Basement with a recreation room, workroom and laundry and tons of storage. So many news windows, doors, HVAC, roof, water heater. A dry basement with interior drain tiles! 2 car detached garage and a backyard blooming with perennials. Steps to school, shopping and more. WOW!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Howarth

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475142903 Listed on: 08/07/2015

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Dollard

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #475125710

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,564

Year Built

  • 1921

Lot Details

  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,564

Year Built

1921

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1921
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1921

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Pantry
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 27X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Pantry, Dimensions: 6X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1936
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Cedar
  • Acreage: 0.2055

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 56 X 165
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0601106036

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6617

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2019
Sold by
Shiffman Eric and Merin Maureen
Bought by
Merin Maureen Elizabeth
Current Estimated Value
$681,924

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$379,000
Outstanding Balance
$335,826
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$350,187

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2015
Closed on
Sep 22, 2015
Sold by
Eichstaedt Paul and Eichstaedt Candice
Bought by
Shiffman Eric and Shiffman Merlin Maureen
Seller's Agent
Diane Howarth
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mark Dollard
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
List Price
$439,900
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-3.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.03%
Original Mortgage
$403,750
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2007
Sold by
Presperin Thomas S
Bought by
Eichstaedt Paul and Eichstaedt Candice

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1998
Sold by
Siewert Evelyn A
Bought by
The Evelyn A Siewert Revocable Trust
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
Merin Maureen Elizabeth -- Near North National Title
Shiffman Eric $425,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Eichstaedt Paul $342,500 Git
The Evelyn A Siewert Revocable Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Merin Maureen Elizabeth $379,000
Closed Shiffman Eric $403,750
Previous Owner Eichstaedt Paul $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2015 09/29/15 Sold $425,000 -3.4% $220 / Sq Ft
08/21/2015 08/21/15 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2015 08/07/15 For Sale $439,900 -- $227 / 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 $10,564 $182,010 $101,240 $80,770
2022 $10,246 $174,970 $97,320 $77,650
2021 $9,992 $170,620 $94,900 $75,720
2020 $9,606 $166,880 $92,820 $74,060
2019 $9,403 $158,660 $88,250 $70,410
2018 $9,260 $155,470 $83,540 $71,930
2017 $9,057 $148,150 $79,610 $68,540
2016 $8,867 $139,570 $75,000 $64,570
2015 $8,778 $130,020 $69,870 $60,150
2014 $6,617 $91,870 $55,460 $36,410
2013 $6,547 $93,160 $56,240 $36,920
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09005316

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-106-036