$280,000
SOLD OCT 17, 2016

491 E Park Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

7% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage
  • Patio
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2021

Sold quick

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Peterson

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475126723 Listed on: 08/28/2016

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Muisenga

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT License #475134682

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,409

Year Built

  • 1957

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,409

Year Built

1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Bi-Level
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Estimated Year Built: 1957
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1957

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Dining Room Type: L-shaped
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X14, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Block
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.1738

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 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: 65X112
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0601412031

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6171.68

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%
Current Estimated Value
$520,178

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$145,178
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.67%
Original Mortgage
$356,250
Outstanding Balance
$323,208
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$175,557

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
6.78%
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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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $375,000 Chicago Title
Deed $380,000 --
Warranty Deed $280,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $275,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $165,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $356,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $361,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $238,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $110,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $252,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $155,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $153,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $148,900 No Value Available
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: MRD09368821

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-412-031