NOT LISTED FOR SALE

297 E May St Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $675,303 - $773,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,932 Sq Ft
$369/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 23, 2015

Last sale price $410,000 $212 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,712/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 2-minute walk to Washington Park

About This Home

As of October 2015

Sprawling Sun Filled Ranch Across From Washington Park!! Sought After Crescent Park Home Features A Gorgeous Kitchen W/ Island Cook Top, SS Appl. Elevated Ceilings To A 2nd Floor Loft Space. Master Suite W/ Vaulted Ceilings, Private Luxury Bath W/ Jacuzzi Tub & Shower. 3 Spacious Bedrooms, Large Front Living Room Overlooking Park. Free Standing Fireplace, Sliding Patio Doors~Wrap Around Deck~Well Landscaped Yard!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph DiCianni

DiCianni Realty Inc License #475140378 Listed on: 08/14/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Diana Ivas

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #471003550

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,160

Year Built

  • 1951

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Dry Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Den
  • Workroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,160

Year Built

1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Cottage
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1951
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1951

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X5, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 24X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, Den, Recreation Room, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level, Workroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 29X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Den, Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 10X7, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 10X8, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 12X7, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Other, Dimensions: 23X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Bar, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1932
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 24X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Outdoor Grill
  • Acreage: 0.2216

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 124 X 111 X 106 X 99
  • Lot Description: Corner, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0612203013

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9969

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2015
Closed on
Oct 23, 2015
Sold by
Kwidd Botterweck Clarence M and Kwidd Rimmel Beatrice
Bought by
Stephens Kurt and Stephens Robin
Seller's Agent
Joseph DiCianni
DiCianni Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Diana Ivas
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.53%
Total Days on Market
27
Current Estimated Value
$712,826

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$302,826
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.71%
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 1996
Sold by
Botterweck Clarence M
Bought by
Kwidd Botterweck Clarence M and Kwidd Rimmel Beatrice M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,500
Interest Rate
7.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1996
Sold by
Ihm Daniel J and Ihm Patricia L
Bought by
Botterweck Clarence M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,500
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1994
Sold by
Sutton Robert F and Sutton Dorothy A
Bought by
Ihm Daniel J and Ihm Patricia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stephens Kurt $410,000 First American Title Ins Co
Kwidd Botterweck Clarence M -- Law Title Pick Up
Botterweck Clarence M $235,000 --
Ihm Daniel J $204,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stephens Kurt A $424,000
Closed Stephens Kurt A $328,000
Closed Stephens Kurt $328,000
Previous Owner Botterweck Clarence M $215,000
Previous Owner Botterweck Clarence M $175,685
Previous Owner Botterweck C Michael $224,300
Previous Owner Botterwick Clarence M $220,000
Previous Owner Botterweck Clarence M $228,000
Previous Owner Kwidd Beatrice C $129,000
Previous Owner Botterweck Clarence M $119,000
Previous Owner Botterweck Clarence M $40,335
Previous Owner Kwidd Botterweck Clarence M $165,500
Previous Owner Botterweck Clarence M $164,500
Previous Owner Ihm Daniel J $172,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/23/2015 10/23/15 Sold $410,000 -3.5% $212 / Sq Ft
09/10/2015 09/10/15 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2015 08/14/15 For Sale $425,000 -- $220 / 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 $11,160 $191,820 $123,510 $68,310
2022 $13,113 $222,250 $118,740 $103,510
2021 $12,791 $216,730 $115,790 $100,940
2020 $12,299 $211,980 $113,250 $98,730
2019 $12,045 $201,540 $107,670 $93,870
2018 $10,478 $175,130 $101,930 $73,200
2017 $10,250 $166,880 $97,130 $69,750
2016 $10,037 $157,210 $91,500 $65,710
2015 $9,941 $146,460 $85,240 $61,220
2014 $10,079 $136,790 $68,880 $67,910
2013 $9,969 $138,720 $69,850 $68,870
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09012157

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-12-203-013