$389,900

521 Buckthorn Ln Hillside, IL 60162

Estimated payment $2,208/month

Total Views 1,823
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,256 Sq Ft
$173 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3+1 bedroom and 2 bath raised ranch in Hillside, where modern upgrades meet timeless charm. Superb location on a dead-end street just several hundred feet south of the Illinois Prairie Path. This meticulously renovated home features all-new interior plumbing lines for reliable water flow, a brand-new furnace and central air system for year-round comfort, and a new electric panel to meet today's energy demands. Step into the heart of the home and admire the gleaming new hardwood floors in the kitchen, complemented by refinished hardwood flooring throughout the rest of the first level. The kitchen has been completely transformed with brand-new cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, making it a perfect space for cooking and entertaining. Both bathrooms-one on the first floor and one in the fully finished basement-have been stylishly remodeled with modern fixtures and finishes. A new hot water heater ensures consistent performance, and several new windows bring in abundant natural light while enhancing energy efficiency. In the basement you will find a huge bedroom along with the second bathroom, laundry room, family room and 1 other finished room which could be used for a home office, craft room, game room or whatever your heart desires! Outside, the newly landscaped yard provides inviting curb appeal and a peaceful setting for outdoor enjoyment. Best of all, all renovations were completed with proper permits from the village, ensuring quality and compliance. This move-in-ready home combines peace of mind with modern living-schedule your visit today! Property is owned by an LLC where the LA is a member.

Last Listed By

Bill Detzel

Realty One Group Excel License #475152871 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Realty One Group Excel

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $236

Year Built

  • Built in 1959 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 133

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,256 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$236

Year Built

Built in 1959 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Raised Ranch
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Raised Ranch
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Egress Window, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1128
  • LivingArea: 2256
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2256
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1128
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: None
  • Total Sq Ft: 1128
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1128
  • Total Sq Ft: 2256
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1128
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 389900
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 6.5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 87

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 133
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 235.93
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $278 $24,000 $4,690 $19,310
2023 $278 $24,000 $4,690 $19,310
2022 $278 $18,709 $3,685 $15,024
2021 $272 $18,709 $3,685 $15,024
2020 $242 $18,709 $3,685 $15,024
2019 $273 $13,812 $3,350 $10,462
2018 $270 $13,812 $3,350 $10,462
2017 $254 $13,812 $3,350 $10,462
2016 $1,222 $10,966 $3,015 $7,951
2015 $1,256 $10,966 $3,015 $7,951
2014 $1,208 $10,966 $3,015 $7,951
2013 $1,134 $12,933 $3,015 $9,918
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $389,900 -- $173 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $175,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $175,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12378597

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-08-311-041-0000