NOT LISTED FOR SALE

495 W Alma St Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $491,000 - $599,025

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,232 Sq Ft
$436/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 09, 2015

Last sale price $305,000 $248 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,786/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Patio

About This Home

As of February 2015

Great opportunity to own this oversized Ranch with full basment in walking distance to York High School. Lovingly cared for by long time owner. In need of updating but overall good condition. Or build your dream home.

Last Listed By

Thomas O'Connor

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475136315 Listed on: 08/14/2014

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,310

Year Built

  • 1952

Lot Details

  • 10,019

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Recreation Room
  • Patio

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,310

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 21X21, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1232
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 118X70X125X104
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0602319006

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7278

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2016
Sold by
Hovorka Kevin J and Hovorka Julia A
Bought by
Hovorka Julia A and Hovorka Kevin J
Total Days on Market
46
Current Estimated Value
$537,756

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$339,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2014
Closed on
Dec 12, 2014
Sold by
Novotny George A and Novotny Robert J
Bought by
Hovorka Julia A and Hovorka Kevin J
Seller's Agent
Thomas O'Connor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Karyn Wilson
United Real Estate - Chicago
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-7.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.93%
Original Mortgage
$350,749
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Construction

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
Hovorka Julia A -- Prism Title
Hovorka Julia A $305,000 Ctic
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hovorka Julia A $307,700
Closed Hovorka Julia A $339,000
Closed Hovorka Julia A $350,749
Previous Owner Hovorka Julia A $350,749
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/09/2015 02/09/15 Sold $305,000 0.0% $248 / Sq Ft
01/16/2015 01/16/15 Off Market $305,000 -- --
09/29/2014 09/29/14 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2014 08/14/14 For Sale $329,000 -- $267 / 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 $9,310 $161,360 $109,300 $52,060
2022 $7,378 $127,670 $105,070 $22,600
2021 $7,193 $124,500 $102,460 $22,040
2020 $6,913 $121,770 $100,210 $21,560
2019 $6,762 $115,770 $95,270 $20,500
2018 $7,679 $129,950 $90,190 $39,760
2017 $7,508 $123,830 $85,940 $37,890
2016 $8,354 $131,850 $80,960 $50,890
2015 $6,771 $101,670 $75,420 $26,250
2014 $7,356 $101,460 $59,920 $41,540
2013 $7,278 $102,890 $60,760 $42,130
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08702908

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-319-006