$346,500
SOLD AUG 3, 2018

523 E Park Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,213 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$286 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Patio
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Attached Garage
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of June 2023

Stunning split level that was completely rehabbed in 2012 with new kitchen, baths, windows, roof, furnace, AC, water heater, driveway, siding, carpet, raised panel doors, light fixtures, washer & dryer and drain tiles and sump pump in lower level & crawl. Gleaming refinished hardwood floors. Current owner has made even more improvements with plank flooring in lower level, white wood blinds throughout. Professionally landscaped & sodded back yard. Beautiful new brick paver patio. Large back yard is completely enclosed with new fencing. Double wide driveway makes it easy to get 2 cars in & out. Blue ribbon award winning schools. Great location, close to expressways & downtown Elmhurst. Owner is currently using part of lower level family rm as a 4th bedroom. Nothing to do but move into this beautiful home & enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Kottwitz

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475135158 Listed on: 04/02/2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Betsy Stavropoulos

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475126240

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,824

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1957 | 2012

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $6,500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,824

Year Built | Renovated

1957 | 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2012
  • Square Footage Comments: SQUARE FOOTAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM AND LAUNDRY ROOM
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Estimated Year Built: 1957
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Year Renovated: 2012

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Lower
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 12X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1213
  • Dining Room Type: L-shaped
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.17

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: YORK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 127X75X112X63
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0601412040

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6523.40

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2018
Closed on
Jul 26, 2018
Sold by
Strawbridge Jill
Bought by
Nolazco Alberto and Nolazco Nicole
Seller's Agent
Karen Kottwitz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Betsy Stavropoulos
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$346,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,500
-7.6%
Current Estimated Value
$567,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$220,900
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.14%
Original Mortgage
$340,223
Outstanding Balance
$297,711
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$231,278

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2012
Closed on
Aug 2, 2012
Sold by
Glen Investments
Bought by
Strawbridge Jill B
Seller's Agent
Paul Baker
Platinum Partners Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Karen Kottwitz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$312,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-2.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.76%
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2011
Sold by
County Of Dupage
Bought by
Glen Investments
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 -- Attorney
Special Warranty Deed $312,000 Fidelity National Title
Public Action Common In Florida Clerks Tax Deed Or Tax Deeds Or Property Sold For Taxes -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $7,987 FHA
Open $340,223 FHA
Previous Owner $210,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $465,000 -3.1% $245 / Sq Ft
05/19/2023 05/19/23 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2023 05/12/23 For Sale $479,900 +38.5% $253 / Sq Ft
08/03/2018 08/03/18 Sold $346,500 -1.0% $286 / Sq Ft
05/25/2018 05/25/18 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2018 05/21/18 Price Changed $350,000 -2.2% $289 / Sq Ft
05/02/2018 05/02/18 Price Changed $358,000 -1.9% $295 / Sq Ft
04/13/2018 04/13/18 Price Changed $365,000 -2.7% $301 / Sq Ft
04/02/2018 04/02/18 For Sale $375,000 +20.2% $309 / Sq Ft
08/02/2012 08/02/12 Sold $312,000 -2.2% $257 / Sq Ft
05/25/2012 05/25/12 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2012 05/23/12 For Sale $319,000 -- $263 / 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 $8,824 $154,424 $94,417 $60,007
2023 $8,184 $142,800 $87,310 $55,490
2022 $7,959 $137,260 $83,920 $53,340
2021 $7,959 $133,840 $81,830 $52,010
2020 $7,458 $130,910 $80,040 $50,870
2019 $7,297 $124,460 $76,100 $48,360
2018 $6,892 $117,250 $72,040 $45,210
2017 $6,737 $111,730 $68,650 $43,080
2016 $6,588 $105,250 $64,670 $40,580
2015 $6,515 $98,050 $60,250 $37,800
2014 $6,523 $90,650 $47,820 $42,830
2013 $6,454 $91,920 $48,490 $43,430
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09902162

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-412-040