$240,000
SOLD MAR 17, 2020

521 N Elm St Hillside, IL 60162

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$240 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3-minute walk to Hillside Commons Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Great corner lot home ready for new owners. This home will not last. This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 Full bathrooms with a New 2.5 car garage. Tons of updates. The updated kitchen features beautiful granite counter tops. Hardwood floors throughout the living room, dinning room, and main level bedrooms. New bathrooms completely remodeled. The recently remodeled basement is the perfect space for a family room, man cave, or play area for the kids. The new fenced-in back yard has a new concrete walk-way. The patio area and open space is perfect for entertaining and enjoying all the seasons. Great location across the street from park, field, the Hillside Police Department and City Hall. This is the perfect home for any family.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Noe Fragoso

Noe Fragoso Properties License #471021560 Listed on: 02/03/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Aziz Shabazz

eXp Realty License #471020192

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,427

Year Built

  • 1953

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,427

Year Built

1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1953
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1953

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Basement
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1000
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Acreage: 0.154

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 961

Schools

  • School District: 209
  • Junior High Dist: 87

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X134
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15074160010000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3629.39

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2025
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
Santiago Justin Jon
Bought by
Salinas Solanjel
Seller's Agent
Bianca Reyes
HomeSmart Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Monica Dalton
Compass
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$342,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
5.23%
Views
32

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-63.65%
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Outstanding Balance
$132,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$183,404

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2020
Closed on
Mar 14, 2020
Sold by
Saucedo Jose and Soto Margaretta
Bought by
Santiago Justin Jon
Seller's Agent
Noe Fragoso
Noe Fragoso Properties
Buyer's Agent
Aziz Shabazz
eXp Realty
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.97%
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2011
Sold by
Zavala Jacqueline and Gutierrez Jacqueline
Bought by
Saucedo Jose and Soto Margaretta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,934
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2004
Sold by
Coates Mary E
Bought by
Gutierrez Jacqueline and Zavala Felix

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,600
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 1994
Sold by
Bank One Chicago Na
Bought by
Coates Mary E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $342,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $240,000 Greater Illinois Title
Warranty Deed $93,300 --
Warranty Deed $93,300 --
Warranty Deed $93,300 --
Warranty Deed $157,000 Premier Title
Trustee Deed -- Intercounty Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $132,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $72,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $198,225 New Conventional
Previous Owner $192,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $126,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $85,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,934 New Conventional
Previous Owner $198,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $154,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $149,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $168,000 FHA
Closed $168,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $342,000 +5.2% $342 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $325,000 +35.4% $325 / Sq Ft
03/17/2020 03/17/20 Sold $240,000 +0.4% $240 / Sq Ft
02/10/2020 02/10/20 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2020 02/03/20 For Sale $239,000 -- $239 / 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
2024 $7,427 $22,000 $3,685 $18,315
2023 $5,708 $22,000 $3,685 $18,315
2022 $5,708 $15,995 $3,183 $12,812
2021 $6,798 $18,238 $3,182 $15,056
2020 $6,598 $18,238 $3,182 $15,056
2019 $3,672 $11,725 $2,847 $8,878
2018 $3,629 $11,725 $2,847 $8,878
2017 $3,508 $11,725 $2,847 $8,878
2016 $2,964 $9,472 $2,512 $6,960
2015 $2,850 $9,472 $2,512 $6,960
2014 $2,821 $9,472 $2,512 $6,960
2013 $3,252 $11,306 $2,512 $8,794
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10625644

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-07-416-001-0000