$355,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

3009 N 78th Ct Elmwood Park, IL 60707

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,197 Sq Ft
1943 Built

Recently Sold

$297 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2025

Multiple offers received - Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.1-bath brick Cape Cod nestled on a quiet side street in desirable Elmwood Park. The main floor offers a spacious living room and separate dining area-both with hardwood floors under the carpet-along with one bedroom and a full bath. The bright and functional kitchen features ample cabinet space and a cozy eating area. Upstairs, you'll find 2 additional bedrooms and a convenient half bath. The full, partially finished basement offers great potential and includes exterior access. Enjoy peace of mind with newer windows, roof, and HVAC system already in place. The backyard is a perfect outdoor retreat with a 2-car garage. Located on a quiet, tree-lined block in a fantastic neighborhood. Easy to show-sold in AS-IS condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ted Krzysztofiak

RE/MAX City License #475137885 Listed on: 06/13/2025

RE/MAX City

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Kieres

Northwest Real Estate Group License #471019930

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,679

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 120
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,197 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Freezer

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • John Mills Elementary School
  • Elm Middle School
  • Elmwood Park High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Cape Cod

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,679

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1197
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1197
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 329900
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: John Mills Elementary School
  • High School: Elmwood Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Elm Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 401

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 120
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6679.37
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Domagala Lawrence S and Domagala Peter
Bought by
Guerrero Hugo and Brisk Shifra
Seller's Agent
Ted Krzysztofiak
RE/MAX City
Buyer's Agent
Dan Kieres
Northwest Real Estate Group
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
7.61%
Views
57

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-72.56%
Original Mortgage
$301,750
Outstanding Balance
$301,750
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$31,024
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $355,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $301,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $240,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $185,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $355,000 +7.6% $297 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $329,900 -- $276 / 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
2024 $6,679 $26,375 $6,912 $19,463
2023 $7,241 $28,039 $6,912 $21,127
2022 $7,241 $30,816 $6,912 $23,904
2021 $5,072 $19,499 $4,608 $14,891
2020 $5,050 $19,499 $4,608 $14,891
2019 $5,101 $23,664 $4,608 $19,056
2018 $3,896 $18,871 $3,968 $14,903
2017 $4,504 $21,097 $3,968 $17,129
2016 $5,436 $23,480 $3,968 $19,512
2015 $5,439 $22,002 $3,584 $18,418
2014 $5,327 $22,002 $3,584 $18,418
2013 $5,166 $22,002 $3,584 $18,418
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12392944

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-25-111-093-0000