NOT LISTED FOR SALE

488 N Van Auken St Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $963,430 - $1,029,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,477 Sq Ft
$284/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 14, 2014

Last sale price $550,000 $158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,748/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Den
  • Field Elementary School Rated A
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2014

Spacious brick and stone home with open floor plan, features a gourmet, eat-in kitchen, first floor den or 5th bedroom, 4.5 baths, stone fireplace, brick paver patio and 3 car garage. Granite countertops, hardwood floors throughout the first level and upstairs landing, wrought iron balusters, wainscoting, premium moldings and stone fireplace. Highly rated schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Tarinelli

Pushpin Realty Listed on: 11/08/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Christina Ezzo

Re/Max United License #475133513

Re/Max United

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,666

Year Built

  • 2006

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,666

Year Built

2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2006
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2006

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Dish, Intercom, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Den
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den, Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3477
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 132
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0336304018

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10958

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2024
Sold by
Geevarghese John and Geevarghese Bessey
Bought by
Geevarghese Family Trust and Geevarghese
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$989,108

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2013
Closed on
Jan 13, 2014
Sold by
Kay David and Kay Stephanie
Bought by
Bessey Geevarghese John and Bessey Geevarghese
Seller's Agent
Mark Tarinelli
Pushpin Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christina Ezzo
Re/Max United
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.84%
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2006
Sold by
Crana Builders Inc
Bought by
Kay David and Kay Stephanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
7.99%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2005
Sold by
Zunkel Benjamin and Zunkel Tanya
Bought by
Crana Builders Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,600
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1997
Sold by
Mayerhofer Barbara
Bought by
Zunkel Benjamin and Zunkel Tanya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,151
Interest Rate
8.27%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Geevarghese Family Trust -- First American Title
Bessey Geevarghese John $550,000 Git
Kay David $729,500 First American Title
Crana Builders Inc $252,000 First American Title
Zunkel Benjamin $110,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Geevarghese John $377,000
Previous Owner Geevarghese John $377,400
Previous Owner Geevarghese John $436,269
Previous Owner Bessey Geevarghese John $440,000
Previous Owner Kay David C $767,774
Previous Owner Kay David $650,000
Previous Owner Crana Builders Inc $525,000
Previous Owner Crana Builders Inc $201,600
Previous Owner Zunkel Benjamin $109,151
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/14/2014 01/14/14 Sold $550,000 -4.3% $158 / Sq Ft
11/10/2013 11/10/13 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2013 11/08/13 For Sale $575,000 -- $165 / 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 $14,666 $245,640 $49,360 $196,280
2022 $15,879 $265,220 $46,330 $218,890
2021 $15,042 $251,240 $44,380 $206,860
2020 $14,165 $240,650 $42,510 $198,140
2019 $14,032 $231,390 $40,870 $190,520
2018 $12,585 $206,940 $38,920 $168,020
2017 $12,351 $197,780 $37,200 $160,580
2016 $11,854 $182,610 $34,350 $148,260
2015 $11,643 $168,690 $31,730 $136,960
2014 $11,261 $150,630 $30,800 $119,830
2013 $11,207 $153,700 $31,430 $122,270
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08485791

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-36-304-018