NOT LISTED FOR SALE

491 E Park Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $473,000 - $500,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,213 Sq Ft
$399/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 05, 2021

Last sale price $375,000 $309 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,189/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Granite Countertops
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2021

3 bedroom/2 full bath Brynhaven split; remodeled and ready to be enjoyed. Sophisticated touches and calming hues compliment the open floor plan of the main level. Entry includes a custom coat and shoe cubbie, refinished hardwood floors, a sleek kitchen with classic Shaker cabinets and soft-close drawers to keep those little fingers safe. Kitchen has a generous breakfast bar that looks onto living room with rustic fireplace. Dining area with charming banquette seating calls for those special meals or game night. Three bedrooms on the second level with an updated full bathroom. Extra closet in hallway. Full finished lower level also has full bath, rec area, tech nook, laundry room, and walkout to backyard with patio and firepit area. Completely fenced yard can be accessed from the side yard or kitchen door; perfect for grilling, pets, or lawn maintenance. Newer roof in 2017, and newer windows. Walk to school.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Reedy

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #471004409 Listed on: 12/04/2020

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Julie Dolan

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475125078

Last Buyer's Agent

Chloe Ifergan

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #475139104

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,409

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1957 | 2017

Lot Details

  • 7,405

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Soaking Tub
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Stamped Concrete Patio
  • Fire Pit

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $2,100 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,409

Year Built | Renovated

1957 | 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1897
  • Style Of House: Tri-Level
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Estimated Year Built: 1957
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 1897
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl, Exterior Access, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Window Treatments
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 5X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Window Treatments
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Window Treatments
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1213
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1897
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 684
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 529
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 684
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X15, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Stamped Concrete Patio, Fire Pit
  • Acreage: 0.17

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1897

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: 65 X 112
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0601412031

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7010.36

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2020
Closed on
Feb 19, 2021
Sold by
Recker Eric and Recker Annie
Bought by
Tooley Michael R and Gelb Rachel
Seller's Agent
Larry Reedy
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chloe Ifergan
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-3.82%
Total Days on Market
44
Current Estimated Value
$484,522

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$109,522
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.18%
Original Mortgage
$356,250
Outstanding Balance
$323,208
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$161,314

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2017
Sold by
Rivetna Jamshed R
Bought by
Recker Annie and Recker Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$361,000
Interest Rate
3.88%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2016
Closed on
Oct 17, 2016
Sold by
Kujawa Elizabeth
Bought by
Rivetna Jamshed R
Seller's Agent
Margaret Peterson
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Muisenga
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-6.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.54%
Original Mortgage
$238,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2003
Sold by
Breslin Timothy and Breslin Jami A
Bought by
Kujawa Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1997
Sold by
Breslin Timothy
Bought by
Breslin Timothy and Breslin Jami A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,000
Interest Rate
7.66%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1995
Sold by
Nudo Eugene and Nudo Mary A
Bought by
Breslin Timothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,900
Interest Rate
7.8%
Source: Public Records

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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
Tooley Michael R $375,000 Chicago Title
Recker Annie $380,000 --
Rivetna Jamshed R $280,000 First American Title
Kujawa Elizabeth $275,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Breslin Timothy -- --
Breslin Timothy $165,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tooley Michael R $356,250
Previous Owner Recker Annie $361,000
Previous Owner Recker Annie --
Previous Owner Rivetna Jamshed R $238,000
Previous Owner Kujawa Elizabeth $110,000
Previous Owner Breslin Timothy G $252,000
Previous Owner Breslin Timothy $155,000
Previous Owner Breslin Timothy $150,000
Previous Owner Breslin Timothy $153,000
Previous Owner Breslin Timothy $148,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2021 03/05/21 Sold $375,000 -3.8% $309 / Sq Ft
01/17/2021 01/17/21 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2020 12/04/20 For Sale $389,900 +39.3% $321 / Sq Ft
10/17/2016 10/17/16 Sold $280,000 -6.6% --
08/28/2016 08/28/16 For Sale $299,900 -- --
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 $7,409 $130,040 $79,060 $50,980
2022 $7,648 $132,130 $75,990 $56,140
2021 $7,456 $128,840 $74,100 $54,740
2020 $7,166 $126,020 $72,480 $53,540
2019 $7,010 $119,810 $68,910 $50,900
2018 $6,532 $111,440 $65,220 $46,220
2017 $6,384 $106,190 $62,150 $44,040
2016 $6,242 $100,040 $58,550 $41,490
2015 $6,172 $93,200 $54,550 $38,650
2014 $6,307 $87,840 $43,310 $44,530
2013 $6,241 $89,080 $43,920 $45,160
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10947901

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-412-031