$413,000
SOLD AUG 6, 2025

525 N 3rd Ave Villa Park, IL 60181

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1959 Built

Recently Sold

6% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Willowbrook High School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2025

Nestled on an Extra Wide Lot on a Quiet, Tree-Lined Street in Villa Park, this Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom, Single Family Home offers Stunning Curb Appeal with its Professionally Landscaped Front and Back Yards highlighted by Custom Exterior Lighting. The Open Floor Plan is Filled with Great Natural Light and is graced with Vaulted Ceilings in the Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen. Sure to Impress is the Chef's Kitchen with 38-55" Double Stacked Architectural Cabinets with Undermount and In Cabinet Lighting, Granite Countertops, and a Custom Backsplash. The Upper Level is Home to the Three Bedrooms including the Primary Bedroom with Ample Closet Space, and a newly remodeled Full Bathroom with Bathtub/Shower. When it's time to Relax and Recharge or Entertain, the Lower Level treats you to a Large Family Room with Custom Epoxy Floor, Wine Closet and a Full Bathroom with Large Walk-in Shower. There is also a Laundry Room, Mechanical Room equipped with Central Heat and Newer A/C (2020), New Water Heater (2024) and LOTS of Extra Storage in the Crawl Space with Concrete Floor. Watch Spring come into Full Bloom in Your Private Backyard that features Custom Pavers, Custom Fire Pit, Seat Walls all around, a Custom 5 Hole Putting Green and Two Resin Storage Sheds. Additional Updates include New Home and Garage Roof and Gutter Guards (2020)! The Extra Deep 2.5 Car Garage allows for Additional Storage Space and the 15' Double Wide Driveway provides Convenient Guest / Household Parking. This Prime Location is Moments to: Elementary Schools, Jefferson Middle School, Local Parks, Aldi, Jewel-Osco, Villa Park Train Station, Dining, Nightlife, 2.5 miles to Downtown Elmhurst, 5 miles to either Oakbrook Center or Yorktown Malls, and 22 minutes to O'Hare.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dominic Irpino

IRPINO Real Estate, Inc. License #471010698 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jannette Gonzalez

Illinois Real Estate Partners License #475175965

Illinois Real Estate Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,941

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60x137
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed

Schools

  • Schafer Elementary School
  • Jefferson Middle School
  • Willowbrook High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,941

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1026
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stone
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 419900
  • Lot Features: Level
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Schafer Elementary School
  • High School: Willowbrook High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Jefferson Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 45

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X137
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5941
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2025
Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Pedersen Carl A and Pedersen Family Trust
Bought by
Huerta Sergio and Huerta Emilia
Seller's Agent
Dominic Irpino
IRPINO Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jannette Gonzalez
Illinois Real Estate Partners
List Price
$439,900
Sold Price
$413,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,900
-6.12%
Views
175

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
49.29%
Original Mortgage
$371,000
Outstanding Balance
$371,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$55,455

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2019
Sold by
Pedersen Carl A and Pedersen Sharon M
Bought by
Pedersen Carl A and Pedersen Sharon M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2012
Sold by
Matza Charles
Bought by
Pedersen Carl and Pedersen Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,500
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1997
Sold by
Hatton Larry J and Hatton Maria T
Bought by
Pedersen Carl A and Pedersen Sharon M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,700
Interest Rate
7.55%
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 $413,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $90,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $129,000 Land Title Group Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $371,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $138,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $67,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $123,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $114,920 Unknown
Previous Owner $118,697 FHA
Previous Owner $126,700 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Sold $413,000 -1.6% --
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Price Changed $419,900 -4.5% --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $439,900 -- --
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 $6,251 $90,708 $13,269 $77,439
2023 $5,941 $83,880 $12,270 $71,610
2022 $5,802 $80,620 $11,790 $68,830
2021 $5,563 $78,620 $11,500 $67,120
2020 $5,429 $76,900 $11,250 $65,650
2019 $5,064 $73,120 $10,700 $62,420
2018 $4,714 $64,690 $9,470 $55,220
2017 $4,594 $61,640 $9,020 $52,620
2016 $4,456 $58,070 $8,500 $49,570
2015 $4,382 $54,100 $7,920 $46,180
2014 $4,630 $57,030 $15,210 $41,820
2013 $4,415 $57,830 $15,420 $42,410
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12379326

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-04-122-008