$505,000
SOLD AUG 30, 2013

478 S Holly Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,173 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$232 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 1-minute walk to Washington Park

About This Home

As of July 2022

Hard to find Crescent Park beauty will easily please even the fussiest buyers! From the stunning, colorful outdoor gardens in the front, to the rich foliage, an oversized garage, big deck, & heated all glass Sun Room in the back, it's picture perfect. Inside won't disappoint either--it features 4 BRs/2 updated BAs, HW flrs, Kitchen w/new SS appliances, maple cabinets, & stone tile, 1st flr office and a cozy family rm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sue Williams

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475133965 Listed on: 07/21/2013

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Terri Vertovec

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475129797

Last Buyer's Agent

Larry Reedy

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #471004409

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,027

Year Built

  • 1952

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
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,027

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: 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: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1952
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Office, Sun/Florida Room Heated
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 17X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 11X4, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2173
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Frame, Stone
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • 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
  • Elementary School: EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: YORK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 71X115
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0612209008

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10354.80

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2025
Sold by
Mcgirk James and Mcgirk Kristen
Bought by
James R Mcgirk Trust and Kristen K Mcgirk Trust
Current Estimated Value
$995,524

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2022
Closed on
Jul 15, 2022
Sold by
Dimmitt Steven R and Dimmitt Beth E
Bought by
Mcgirk James and Mcgirk Kristen
Seller's Agent
Linda Weber
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Zeller-O'Malley
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.54%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2019
Closed on
May 21, 2019
Sold by
Farqubar Bryan and Farqubar Jacqueline
Bought by
Dimmitt Beth E and Dimmitt Steven R
Seller's Agent
Tom Makinney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Linda Weber
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-6.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.52%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2013
Closed on
Aug 30, 2013
Sold by
Baker Michael H and Baker Susan Rc
Bought by
Farquhar Bryan and Farquhar Jacqueline
Seller's Agent
Sue Williams
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Larry Reedy
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.35%
Original Mortgage
$404,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $860,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $610,000 Greater Illinois Title
Warranty Deed $505,000 Git
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $301,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $387,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $404,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $267,500 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2022 07/15/22 Sold $860,000 +1.3% $327 / Sq Ft
05/12/2022 05/12/22 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2022 05/12/22 For Sale $849,000 +39.2% $323 / Sq Ft
05/22/2019 05/22/19 Sold $610,000 -2.4% $232 / Sq Ft
04/22/2019 04/22/19 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2019 03/13/19 Price Changed $625,000 -2.3% $238 / Sq Ft
02/04/2019 02/04/19 Price Changed $640,000 -1.5% $243 / Sq Ft
01/02/2019 01/02/19 For Sale $650,000 +28.7% $247 / Sq Ft
08/30/2013 08/30/13 Sold $505,000 -3.8% $232 / Sq Ft
07/26/2013 07/26/13 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2013 07/21/13 For Sale $525,000 -- $242 / 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 $13,027 $224,164 $95,888 $128,276
2023 $12,099 $207,290 $88,670 $118,620
2022 $11,590 $197,140 $85,230 $111,910
2021 $11,305 $192,240 $83,110 $109,130
2020 $10,869 $188,030 $81,290 $106,740
2019 $10,642 $178,770 $77,290 $101,480
2018 $11,275 $188,000 $73,160 $114,840
2017 $11,032 $179,150 $69,720 $109,430
2016 $10,805 $168,770 $65,680 $103,090
2015 $10,703 $157,230 $61,190 $96,040
2014 $10,730 $145,230 $48,570 $96,660
2013 $10,612 $147,270 $49,250 $98,020
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08400931

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-12-209-008