NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 N Howard Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $998,000 - $1,237,744

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,200 Sq Ft
$265/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 07, 2021

Last sale price $729,000 $174 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,810/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Field Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of July 2021

Welcome to This Excitingly Different Like-New ALL Brick Home With Open Floor Plan. Pristine Condition! Over 4200 Square Feet Plus an Additional 1425 In English Basement. Quality Construction & Attention to Detail! Gleaming Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors Throughout! True Gourmet Kitchen With Granite Counters & All Stainless Steel Appliances Opens to Living/Great Room! Great Entertaining Area. You Wont Believe the Size of the Four Giant Bedrooms on the Second Floor! Second Floor Laundry Room. Master Bedroom Suite Complete With Spa Bath. Bonus Third Floor Includes Huge Open Area With Full Bath & a Private Outdoor Patio Suite. Could be Used As a Great Room or Would be Perfect for Teen/Nanny/In-Law Suite or Exclusive Office or Exercise Room. English Basement With Tons of Natural Light. Plumbing Roughed In for Future Bath. Mechanic's or Car Enthusiast Dream Garage! Oversized 3/4 car Attached Garage With Lift, Heater & Room for 4/5 Cars, Plus a Mezzanine for Storage. New Sump Pump and Battery Backup. Enjoy Evenings on the Massive Patio Overlooking the Backyard! Outstanding Elmhurst Schools - Field Elementary, Sandburg Junior High and York High School! So Conveniently Close to Major Expressways! Jump on I290, 294 or North Avenue.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cris Grayson

Baird & Warner License #475123081 Listed on: 04/29/2021

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Close

Redfin Corporation License #475127076

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,143

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 8,703 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x174
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Home Office
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck

Schools

  • Field Elementary School
  • Sandburg Middle School
  • York Community High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Air Purifier
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,143

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full, English
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 4200
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Air Purifier
  • Room Type: Exercise Room, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1400
  • Total Sq Ft: 1400
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1400

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Roof Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 729000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Field Elementary School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sandburg Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 205

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1998
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X174
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17143
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
Jul 3, 2021
Sold by
Dearstyne Karla and Dearstyne Michael
Bought by
Vitha Bhavesh R and Vitha Dipa K
Seller's Agent
Cris Grayson
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Close
Redfin Corporation
Sold Price
$729,000
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$1,113,936

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$384,936
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.94%
Original Mortgage
$546,750
Outstanding Balance
$502,558
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$557,421

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2012
Closed on
Feb 26, 2013
Sold by
Community Savings Bank
Bought by
Dearstyne Karla S and Dearstyne Michale
Seller's Agent
Ginny Leamy
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Cris Grayson
Baird & Warner
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-6.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.26%
Original Mortgage
$484,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2010
Sold by
Bourke Joan J and Carlson Marilyn A
Bought by
Community Savings Bank and Trust #Lt-2384

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2005
Sold by
Fortune Julia M
Bought by
Fortune Julia M and The Julia M Fortune Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vitha Bhavesh R $729,000 First American Title
Dearstyne Karla S $1,210,000 Saturn Title Co
Community Savings Bank $135,000 Atg
Fortune Julia M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vitha Bhavesh R $546,750
Previous Owner Dearstyne Karla S $484,000
Previous Owner Community Savings Bank $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2021 07/07/21 Sold $729,000 0.0% $174 / Sq Ft
05/16/2021 05/16/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/15/2021 05/15/21 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Price Changed $729,000 -2.7% $174 / Sq Ft
04/29/2021 04/29/21 For Sale $749,000 +23.8% $178 / Sq Ft
03/01/2013 03/01/13 Sold $605,000 -6.9% $144 / Sq Ft
01/09/2013 01/09/13 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2012 09/10/12 For Sale $650,000 -- $155 / 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 $19,048 $316,630 $51,820 $264,810
2022 $15,171 $253,670 $48,650 $205,020
2021 $18,369 $305,490 $46,600 $258,890
2020 $17,302 $292,620 $44,640 $247,980
2019 $17,143 $281,360 $42,920 $238,440
2018 $15,342 $250,970 $40,880 $210,090
2017 $15,062 $239,860 $39,070 $200,790
2016 $14,461 $221,450 $36,070 $185,380
2015 $14,211 $204,570 $33,320 $171,250
2014 $13,216 $175,740 $32,340 $143,400
2013 $13,152 $179,330 $33,000 $146,330
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11069890

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-36-306-003