5205 Ellington Ave Western Springs, IL 60558
Springdale Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,783
Sq Ft
1959
Built
Highlights
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Recreation Room
- Granite Countertops
- Highlands Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
As of August 2025Light-filled Springdale ranch home welcomes you with a gracious Living Room complete with fireplace! Living Room flows to Dining Room. Eat-in Kitchen has granite counters and newer appliances. Sun Room is ideal for morning coffee or afternoon relaxing! 3 generous Bedrooms including a Primary Suite complete the first floor. 2 Bathrooms (remodeled 2024) including Primary Bath. Hardwood throughout the first floor. Finished Basement includes a Recreation Room with fireplace (owners have used Living Room fireplace but not basement fireplace), Game Room, Storage Room, and Laundry Room. Sunroom opens to private patio and landscaped yard (2024). Tear-off roof (2021) and sewer clean-out (2021) are among the updates. Fantastic location on a quiet street - yet readily accessible to town, train, expressways, airports. Highly rated LaGrange Highlands and LT school districts. This is a "must see"! Property is an estate - conveyed "as is".
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #475089426 Listed on: 07/16/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,958
Year Built
- Built in 1959
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,783 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Game Room
- Storage Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Fireplace in Basement
Schools
- Highlands Elementary School
- Highlands Middle School
- Lyons Twp High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Lot Dimensions are 60 x 131 x 95 x 122
Community Details
- Springdale Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 2007
Sold by
Wolfe Arnold S and Mcnally Colleen M
Bought by
Stack Alice M J and Thomas J & Alice M Stack Declaration Of
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 20, 2000
Sold by
Saunders Grace Marian
Bought by
Wolfe Arnold S and Mcnally Colleen M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
7.96%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 4, 1998
Sold by
Saunders Grace Marian
Bought by
Grace Marian Saunders Declaration Of Tr
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $485,000 | Premier Title | |
| Deed | $310,000 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $141,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $123,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $123,400 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2025 08/21/25 | Sold | $725,000 | 0.0% | $407 / Sq Ft |
| 07/19/2025 07/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/16/2025 07/16/25 | For Sale | $725,000 | -- | $407 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $12,958 | $58,443 | $7,414 | $51,029 |
| 2023 | $8,888 | $66,000 | $7,414 | $58,586 |
| 2022 | $8,888 | $40,800 | $6,385 | $34,415 |
| 2021 | $8,482 | $40,799 | $6,384 | $34,415 |
| 2020 | $8,383 | $40,799 | $6,384 | $34,415 |
| 2019 | $8,378 | $41,354 | $5,766 | $35,588 |
| 2018 | $8,796 | $44,011 | $5,766 | $38,245 |
| 2017 | $9,151 | $46,668 | $5,766 | $40,902 |
| 2016 | $8,118 | $36,965 | $4,942 | $32,023 |
| 2015 | $7,936 | $36,965 | $4,942 | $32,023 |
| 2014 | $9,960 | $41,386 | $4,942 | $36,444 |
| 2013 | $8,154 | $39,141 | $4,942 | $34,199 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Douglas Hanscom
Seller's Agent in 2025
Douglas Hanscom
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 829-0042
5 in this area
94 Total Sales
-
Judy Ellison
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Judy Ellison
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 997-2355
5 in this area
102 Total Sales
-
Jeff Osborne
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jeff Osborne
@ Properties
(239) 851-3523
2 in this area
7 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12415133
APN: 18-08-320-051-0000
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