NOT LISTED FOR SALE

288 S Grace Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $621,000 - $723,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$373/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 5, 2018

Last sale price $429,000 $238 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,381 / mo

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2018

Extremely charming Mid Century Cape Cod that just feels like home! Prime college view location lets you walk to everything Elmhurst has to offer(Downtown, Train, York HS, Elmhurst college, Prairie Path, both Wilder & Plunket Parks)! Don't be surprised if you fall in love w/ the perfect combination of renovation & vintage charm. Spacious upstairs master suite w/3rd br (perfect as office or nursery). Classic wood trim, flrs & accents thruout yet beautifully blended w/ updates & modern stainless steel kitchen appli. Fin. bsmt w/ custom built ins. Roof 2011, Furnace/HWH 2016. Tranquil backyard has brick paver patio, stone path & accented w/ prof. landscaping & a solarium garden box. Then to top it all off, a massive heated dream garage w/ attached dog run & upper loft that makes a perfect studio, workshop, man cave, oh what the heck, even if you just use it as storage you still have one of the biggest & baddest garages on the block! You'll be kicking yourself if u miss this 1-Won't last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Vander Meer

RE/MAX 10 in the Park License #471012564 Listed on: 09/19/2017

RE/MAX 10 in the Park

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Peterson

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475126723

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,534

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

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
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • East or West Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1950

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1950
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic: Dormer, Finished
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1800
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: E (East)
  • Acreage: 0.1567

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
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1209

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 137
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0602320019

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7425.38

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2023
Sold by
Orourke Bridget K
Bought by
Bridget K Orourke Trust and Orourke
Current Estimated Value
$671,258

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2017
Closed on
Dec 28, 2017
Sold by
Bellamy Charles W and Bellamy Benita A
Bought by
Rourke Bridget K O
Seller's Agent
Jason Vander Meer
RE/MAX 10 in the Park
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Peterson
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
List Price
$449,999
Sold Price
$429,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,999
-4.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.60%
Original Mortgage
$343,200
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2017
Sold by
Bellamy C Wesley and Bellamy Benita A
Bought by
Bellamy Charles W and Bellamy Benita A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1998
Sold by
Millea Stephen
Bought by
Bellamy C Wesley and Bellamy Benita A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,900
Interest Rate
6.99%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bridget K Orourke Trust -- None Listed On Document
Rourke Bridget K O -- First American Title
Bellamy Charles W -- Attorney
Bellamy C Wesley $201,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rourke Bridget K O $343,200
Previous Owner Bellamy C Wesley $180,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/05/2018 01/05/18 Sold $429,000 -2.5% $238 / Sq Ft
11/20/2017 11/20/17 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2017 10/16/17 Price Changed $439,999 -0.9% $244 / Sq Ft
09/30/2017 09/30/17 Price Changed $444,000 -0.1% $247 / Sq Ft
09/30/2017 09/30/17 Price Changed $444,444 -1.2% $247 / Sq Ft
09/19/2017 09/19/17 For Sale $449,999 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
10/17/2016 10/17/16 Rented $2,200 -12.0% --
10/06/2016 10/06/16 Under Contract -- -- --
09/13/2016 09/13/16 For Rent $2,499 -- --
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 $9,197 $160,610 $78,683 $81,927
2023 $8,531 $148,520 $72,760 $75,760
2022 $8,295 $142,800 $69,960 $72,840
2021 $8,088 $139,250 $68,220 $71,030
2020 $7,774 $136,190 $66,720 $69,470
2019 $7,606 $129,480 $63,430 $66,050
2018 $7,762 $131,290 $60,050 $71,240
2017 $7,589 $125,110 $57,220 $67,890
2016 $7,425 $117,860 $53,900 $63,960
2015 $7,347 $109,800 $50,210 $59,590
2014 $6,128 $85,520 $39,850 $45,670
2013 $6,063 $86,720 $40,410 $46,310
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jason Vander Meer

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jason Vander Meer

    RE/MAX

    (708) 476-5381

    76 Total Sales

    Jason Vander Meer
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Margaret Peterson

    L.W. Reedy Real Estate

    (630) 251-3197

    15 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Margaret Peterson
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09755424

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-320-019

Illinois DuPage County Elmhurst 60126

288 S Grace Ave, Elmhurst, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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