NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 Buckthorn Ln Hillside, IL 60162

Hillside Area

Estimated Value: $336,000 - $403,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,256 Sq Ft
$167/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 14, 2025

Last sale price $365,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,088 / mo

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Home Office
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

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. Washer and dryer being sold as is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Detzel

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

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Last Buyer's Agent

Nazire Tahiri

REMAX Legends License #475203950

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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 Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • 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

Finished Basement

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

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

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bill Detzel
Realty One Group Excel
Buyer's Agent
Nazire Tahiri
REMAX Legends
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-6.39%
Views
119
Current Estimated Value
$376,196

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,196
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.78%
Original Mortgage
$346,750
Outstanding Balance
$342,969
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$33,227

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$365,000 None Listed On Document
$175,000 None Listed On Document
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $346,750
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $365,000 -2.6% $162 / Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Price Changed $374,900 -2.6% $166 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Price Changed $384,900 -1.3% $171 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $389,900 -- $173 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $236 $24,000 $4,690 $19,310
2024 $236 $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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12378597

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-08-311-041-0000

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