$460,000
SOLD JAN 21, 2026

281 E Wrightwood Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,506 Sq Ft
905 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$184 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Ranch Style House
  • Conrad Fischer Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2026

This beautifully updated home blends modern comfort with thoughtful design. The remodeled kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and custom cabinetry, with an open, flowing layout that enhances both everyday living and entertaining. The bathrooms have also been updated to complement the home's modern finishes. The primary suite includes a convenient ensuite half bath, while the full finished basement adds valuable living space and abundant storage. Exterior highlights include Hardie Board siding, a newer roof, and a two-car garage with an additional garden shed. Outdoor living stands out with a pergola-attached Trex deck and a heated above-ground pool surrounded by Trex deck-ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Meticulously maintained inside and out, this property delivers quality, function, and impressive curb appeal.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marianne Kearney

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475180604 Listed on: 11/10/2025

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Annie Sullivan

Keller Williams North Shore West License #475173000

Keller Williams North Shore West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,504

Year Built

  • Built in 1987 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

  • 905 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x150
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,506 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Sustainable

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Fischer Elementary School
  • Churchville Middle School
  • York Community High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,504

Year Built

Built in 1987 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2022

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 2506
  • Room Type: Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2504
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Square Footage Comments: Main level Sq. Ft. is 1252 and the full basement is sqft of 1252
  • Total Sq Ft: 2504
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fischer Elementary School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Churchville Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02078
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x150
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6504
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2011
Sold by
Sever Gregory A and Sever Teri L
Bought by
Sever Gregory A and Sever Terri L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$56,261
Interest Rate
4.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$390,194

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1996
Sold by
Sibilsky Gary N and Sibilsky Bridget A
Bought by
Sever Gregory A and Sever Teri L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,950
Interest Rate
7.06%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Carrington Title Partners Ll
Warranty Deed $167,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 New Conventional
Closed $141,950 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/21/2026 01/21/26 Sold $460,000 +2.2% $184 / Sq Ft
11/19/2025 11/19/25 For Sale $450,000 -- $180 / Sq Ft
11/18/2025 11/18/25 Pending -- -- --
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
2024 $6,504 $122,204 $54,695 $67,509
2023 $5,946 $112,340 $50,280 $62,060
2022 $5,669 $103,550 $46,330 $57,220
2021 $5,409 $99,190 $44,380 $54,810
2020 $5,071 $95,010 $42,510 $52,500
2019 $5,002 $91,350 $40,870 $50,480
2018 $5,073 $87,000 $38,920 $48,080
2017 $4,969 $83,150 $37,200 $45,950
2016 $4,750 $76,770 $34,350 $42,420
2015 $4,646 $70,920 $31,730 $39,190
2014 $4,470 $63,410 $30,800 $32,610
2013 $4,454 $64,700 $31,430 $33,270
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12514642

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-25-305-028