NOT LISTED FOR SALE

481 N Howard Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $365,000 - $421,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,125 Sq Ft
$351/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 16, 2021

Last sale price $265,000 $236 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,602/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Field Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2021

A charming solid all brick Cape Cod home offers hardwood floors through out. Sitting on a large deep lot of 50x174. It has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Off the kitchen is a fully enclosed porch with storm screens, electrical outlets and lights. Central air, gas forced furnace (2013), newer hot water tank and much more. Backyard has fencing on 3 sides. 1st floor offers kitchen, formal separate living & dining rooms, full bath with shower/tub combo, and 1 bedroom. The 2nd floor has 2 more bedrooms with ample storage and updated 1/2 bath. Living room with bay window and stairs have hardwood floors under carpeting. All window treatments and appliances stay with home. Over 1300 sq ft of living space including 200+ sq ft in a eight year totally finished family room (ceramic flooring, new electrical wiring). In basement you will find an extra large laundry room (washer and dryer included) with plenty of storage and featuring block windows. Plenty of room in the 1.5 car garage that sits on a long drive-way to park a car and store all tools, etc. This home is located in the well sought-after Field, Sandburg, York HS school district. Close to major highways, schools, shopping, train, and parks. Near like homes have been expanded. Surrounded by newer built homes. Value in the land and home itself. Being sold "AS-IS".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Menolascina

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475179474 Listed on: 05/18/2021

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Fred Soppet

Real People Realty License #475146847

Real People Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,494

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 8,712

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,125 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Portable Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Field Elementary School
  • Sandburg Middle School
  • York Community High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x174

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,494

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 200
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Some Carpeting, Some Window Treatmnt, Drapes/Blinds, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1125
  • Room Type: Family Room, Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1325
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1125
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1125
  • Basement Sq Ft: 700
  • Total Sq Ft: 1825
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 500
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1125
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s),Blinds,Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch
  • List Price: 275000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Number of Cars: 1.5
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Field Elementary School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sandburg Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X174
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4493.72
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
Soppet Laura and Giron Antonio
Bought by
Giron Antonio and Giron Laura
Current Estimated Value
$394,598

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Outstanding Balance
$305,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$66,426

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2021
Closed on
Jul 19, 2021
Sold by
Killian Michael E and Killian Carol A
Bought by
Giron Antonio and Soppet Laura
Seller's Agent
Sarah Menolascina
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Fred Soppet
Real People Realty
Sold Price
$265,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.35%
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
2.96%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Giron Antonio -- Fidelity National Title
Giron Antonio $265,000 Saturn Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Giron Antonio $305,000
Previous Owner Giron Antonio $251,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Sold $265,000 -3.6% $236 / Sq Ft
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2021 05/22/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2021 05/18/21 For Sale $275,000 -- $244 / 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 $6,122 $107,964 $56,370 $51,594
2023 $5,632 $99,250 $51,820 $47,430
2022 $5,337 $93,120 $48,650 $44,470
2021 $4,796 $89,200 $46,600 $42,600
2020 $4,494 $85,440 $44,640 $40,800
2019 $4,430 $82,150 $42,920 $39,230
2018 $3,923 $73,630 $40,880 $32,750
2017 $3,824 $70,370 $39,070 $31,300
2016 $3,622 $64,970 $36,070 $28,900
2015 $3,508 $60,020 $33,320 $26,700
2014 $3,639 $57,740 $32,340 $25,400
2013 $3,636 $58,920 $33,000 $25,920
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11091503

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-36-306-013