$499,000

285 E 1st St Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated payment $3,109/month

Total Views 6,900
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,430 Sq Ft
$349 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Field Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Refreshed and renewed, hard to find duplex in the heart of downtown Elmhurst. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features newly refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint and a fantastic floor plan. 1430sf plus a finished basement. The fully renovated kitchen boasts quartz countertops, crisp white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The main level offers a comfortable, open layout with a spacious living room that flows into the dining area and out to a private patio, ideal for everyday living and easy entertaining. An updated powder room completes the first floor with new white vanity and top. Upstairs includes 3 large bedrooms each with luxury vinyl plank wood flooring and ample closet space. The full bathroom with fresh paint and tub/shower combo completes the second floor. The massive finished basement adds valuable living space with an amazing 20x19 recreation room featuring fresh paint and new luxury vinyl plank wood floors, plus a separate laundry room with additional storage and a second refrigerator. Private yard with detached two-car garage. A solid, move-in ready option in a highly convenient location close to Elmhurst City Centre shopping, dining, and the Elmhurst Metra train station.

Listing Agent

Julie Hurt

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475129154 Listed on: 03/26/2026

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,561

Year Built

  • Built in 1975 | Remodeled in 2026

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 37 x 115

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Half Duplex
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,430 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • Sandburg Middle School
  • York Community High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,561

Year Built

Built in 1975 | Remodeled in 2026

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: 1/2 Duplex
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1/2 Duplex
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2026
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Renovated: 2026

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1430
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1780
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1780
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Masonite
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sandburg Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 37 x 115
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5561
  • Tax Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2

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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 $5,561 $100,268 $24,678 $75,590
2023 $5,143 $92,720 $22,820 $69,900
2022 $5,041 $89,140 $21,940 $67,200
2021 $4,912 $86,920 $21,390 $65,530
2020 $4,718 $85,010 $20,920 $64,090
2019 $4,609 $80,820 $19,890 $60,930
2018 $4,142 $72,860 $17,930 $54,930
2017 $4,041 $69,430 $17,090 $52,340
2016 $4,342 $65,410 $16,100 $49,310
2015 $4,313 $60,940 $15,000 $45,940
2014 $3,533 $45,840 $16,230 $29,610
2013 $3,492 $46,490 $16,460 $30,030
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/26/2026 03/26/26 For Sale $499,000 -- $349 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $245,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $180,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12602082

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-123-036

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