$390,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2015

478 S Cottage Hill Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,480 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$264 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Dining Room
  • East or West Exposure

About This Home

As of September 2016

PRIME Buildable Lot on Cottage Hill 1/2 Block From Prairie Path, Close to Town, Wilder Park, Library & Blue Ribbon Hawthorne Elementary School. VALUE IS IN THE LAND! Drive by only!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Didi Hanni

Baird & Warner License #475124738 Listed on: 04/13/2015

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Didi Hanni

Baird & Warner License #475124738 Listed on: 04/13/2015

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,255

Year Built

  • 1939

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,255

Year Built

1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1939
  • Tax Exemptions: Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1939

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: On Level: Main Level
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Basement
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1480
  • Family Room: On Level: Main Level

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Exposure: E (East), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: YORK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 138
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0611215016

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5820

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2015
Closed on
Sep 9, 2016
Sold by
Island Construction Inc
Bought by
Stratton Brian and Stratton Erin
Seller's Agent
Sandra Mueller
@properties
Buyer's Agent
Tim Schiller
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,175,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.13%
Current Estimated Value
$1,782,441

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$632,441
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.44%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2015
Closed on
Jul 1, 2015
Sold by
Hanni David W and Hanni De Etta M
Bought by
Island Construction Inc
Seller's Agent
Didi Hanni
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Didi Hanni
Baird & Warner
List Price
$405,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
139.19%
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,150,000 Git
Warranty Deed $390,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $637,900 New Conventional
Closed $800,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $292,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $225,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $200,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2016 09/27/16 Sold $1,150,000 -2.1% $288 / Sq Ft
07/06/2015 07/06/15 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2015 07/02/15 For Sale $1,175,000 +201.3% $294 / Sq Ft
07/01/2015 07/01/15 Sold $390,000 -3.7% $264 / Sq Ft
04/15/2015 04/15/15 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2015 04/13/15 For Sale $405,000 -- $274 / 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 $30,255 $510,031 $81,029 $429,002
2023 $28,147 $471,640 $74,930 $396,710
2022 $24,029 $402,270 $72,030 $330,240
2021 $23,446 $392,270 $70,240 $322,030
2020 $22,550 $383,670 $68,700 $314,970
2019 $23,597 $389,080 $65,320 $323,760
2018 $21,211 $348,390 $61,830 $286,560
2017 $20,770 $331,990 $58,920 $273,070
2016 $8,807 $55,510 $55,510 $0
2015 $5,834 $93,430 $51,710 $41,720
2014 $5,876 $87,250 $41,050 $46,200
2013 $5,820 $88,480 $41,630 $46,850
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08889561

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-11-215-016