$470,000
SOLD DEC 17, 2020

521 N Walnut St Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,340 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$201 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of December 2020

This 4 bedroom, 2 bath raised ranch home shows like a magazine and is maticulously maintained! Enter into the pretty 2-story foyer and go up to the open living and dining area, be wowed by the renovated kitchen with white farmhouse sink, stainless appliances and open shelving. Down the hall are three nice size bedrooms and an updated full bath. The main level has pretty hardwood flooring through out! The lower level offers a large family room and playroom complete with a wood burning fireplace, an office, 4th bedroom, full bath and spacious utility room connected to 2-car attached garage. The large fenced backyard has a deck and brick paver patio - great for entertaining and relaxing! Close to Beren's Park and conveniently located to shopping, train and expressways!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colleen Verbiscer

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475121995 Listed on: 10/05/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Sliwa

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475121736

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,006

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1980 | 2017

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,006

Year Built | Renovated

1980 | 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 2340
  • Type Detached: Raised Ranch
  • Estimated Year Built: 1980
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2340
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Open Floorplan, Drapes/Blinds
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan, Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2340
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2340
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 1170
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1170
  • Dining Room Type: L-shaped
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 25X21, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Acreage: 0.1374

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: Emerson Elementary School
  • Middle School: Churchville Middle School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 150
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0335128004

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6338.50

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2020
Closed on
Dec 17, 2020
Sold by
Paumier Benjamin J and Paumier Kari J
Bought by
Schuster Katie Lynn and Schuster Matthew David
Seller's Agent
Colleen Verbiscer
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Sliwa
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.05%
Current Estimated Value
$613,989

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$143,989
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$446,500
Outstanding Balance
$398,791
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$210,286

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2016
Closed on
Apr 25, 2016
Sold by
Bedinghaus Brian T and Bedinghaus Sarah W
Bought by
Paumier Benjamin J and Paumier Kari J
Seller's Agent
Larry Reedy
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kathie Bock
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-4.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.68%
Original Mortgage
$323,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2008
Sold by
Morton Darren J and Morton Tina L
Bought by
Bedinghaus Brian T and Bedinghaus Sarah W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2004
Sold by
Hall Judith A
Bought by
Morton Darren J and Morton Tina L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1997
Sold by
Kaczmarek Donald J and Kaczmarek Carol A
Bought by
Hall Edward L and Hall Judith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,700
Interest Rate
8.27%
Mortgage Type
VA
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 $470,000 Attorneys Ttl Guaranty Fund
Warranty Deed $380,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $390,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $345,000 Multiple
Warranty Deed $205,000 Intercounty Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $446,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $323,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $301,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $311,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $312,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $39,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $276,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $52,168 Unknown
Previous Owner $207,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $195,700 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/17/2020 12/17/20 Sold $470,000 -1.1% $201 / Sq Ft
10/07/2020 10/07/20 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2020 10/05/20 For Sale $475,000 +25.0% $203 / Sq Ft
04/25/2016 04/25/16 Sold $380,000 -4.8% --
02/23/2016 02/23/16 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2016 02/04/16 For Sale $399,000 -- --
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 $8,006 $138,738 $63,734 $75,004
2023 $7,378 $127,540 $58,590 $68,950
2022 $7,118 $122,200 $56,060 $66,140
2021 $6,811 $117,050 $53,700 $63,350
2020 $6,406 $112,120 $51,440 $60,680
2019 $6,339 $107,810 $49,460 $58,350
2018 $6,116 $103,650 $47,100 $56,550
2017 $5,994 $99,070 $45,020 $54,050
2016 $5,737 $91,470 $41,570 $49,900
2015 $5,618 $84,500 $38,400 $46,100
2014 $5,139 $72,000 $31,680 $40,320
2013 $5,120 $73,470 $32,330 $41,140
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10891891

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-35-128-004