NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 N Howard Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $793,679 - $845,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,852 Sq Ft
$291/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 25, 2024

Last sale price $740,000 $259 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,451/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2024

Award Winning Field Elementary School and Sandburg Middle school! Move right into this light and bright 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home including finished basement. From the front hall entry step into the welcoming living room and open dining room. Spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, 42" cabinets, full island. Kitchen opens to a large family room with a fireplace. Double doors off the family room leading to a professionally landscaped, sizable back yard including stone patio, newer privacy fence and handy storage shed. Separate doors off of the light and bright kitchen leading to 2nd patio. A handy 1/2 bath rounds off the first floor. Oak floors throughout the first floor. Lovely crown molding throughout the first and second floor. Large and bright master bedroom with spacious walk-in closet and a new picture window providing western exposure. Updated master bath includes double sinks, separate shower and bath. Additionally, there are 3 large bedrooms, a full hall bath and a 2nd floor laundry room. Lower level includes a substantial recreation room plus an additional storage room. 2 car attached garage with concrete driveway. Newer windows, furnace, air conditioning, roof and hot water tank. 2 blocks to Crestview Park. Central location with quick access to highways, schools, downtown Elmhurst, city center shopping/restaurants and more. Don't miss the opportunity to own this beautiful home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Simon Vobornik

Baird & Warner License #475140243 Listed on: 02/15/2024

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Lotta

Weichert, Realtors - All Pro License #475108964

Weichert, Realtors - All Pro

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,467

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60x131
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,852 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,467

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2852
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 749900
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding,Steel Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

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 Dimensions: 60X131
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12466.82
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2024
Closed on
Mar 18, 2024
Sold by
Snyder John and Snyder Margaret
Bought by
Fleming Matthew and Fleming Angela Bucaro
Seller's Agent
Catherine Simon Vobornik
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Mary Lotta
Weichert, Realtors - All Pro
List Price
$759,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.5%
Views
107
Current Estimated Value
$830,170

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,170
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$518,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2021
Closed on
Jul 10, 2021
Sold by
Petska Robert and Petska Rachel
Bought by
Snyder John and Snyder Margaret
Seller's Agent
Theresa Hill
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Simon Vobornik
Baird & Warner
Sold Price
$637,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.56%
Original Mortgage
$509,600
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2017
Sold by
Daniel Anthony and Parrish Anthony
Bought by
Petska Robert and Petska Rachel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$503,526
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2007
Sold by
Cartus Financial Corp
Bought by
Daniel Anthony and Parrish Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2006
Sold by
Tahmooressi Steven and Tahmooressi Heather
Bought by
Cartus Financial Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,500
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2005
Sold by
Pusich Michael M and Pusich Ruth A
Bought by
Tahmooressi Steven and Tahmooressi Heather

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,650
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1997
Sold by
Mcgovern Michael and Mcgovern Kevin
Bought by
Pusich Michael M and Pusich Ruth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 1996
Sold by
Harris Bank St Charles
Bought by
Mcgovern Michael and Mcgovern Kevin
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fleming Matthew $740,000 Stewart Title
Snyder John $637,000 Chicago Title
Petska Robert $530,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Daniel Anthony $495,000 Burnet Title Llc
Cartus Financial Corp $565,000 Burnet Title Llc
Tahmooressi Steven $525,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Pusich Michael M $265,000 Land Title Group Inc
Mcgovern Michael $141,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fleming Matthew $518,000
Previous Owner Snyder John $509,600
Previous Owner Petska Robert $503,526
Previous Owner Daniel Anthony $396,000
Previous Owner Cartus Financial Corp $49,500
Previous Owner Tahmooressi Steven $359,650
Previous Owner Pusich Michael M $212,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Sold $740,000 -1.3% $259 / Sq Ft
03/15/2024 03/15/24 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2024 03/06/24 Price Changed $749,900 -1.2% $263 / Sq Ft
02/15/2024 02/15/24 For Sale $759,000 +19.2% $266 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Sold $637,000 -1.8% $223 / Sq Ft
05/27/2021 05/27/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/26/2021 05/26/21 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2021 05/23/21 Price Changed $649,000 -3.9% $228 / Sq Ft
05/10/2021 05/10/21 For Sale $675,000 -- $237 / 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 $12,583 $213,470 $53,694 $159,776
2023 $11,618 $196,240 $49,360 $146,880
2022 $12,467 $209,520 $46,330 $163,190
2021 $11,941 $200,690 $44,380 $156,310
2020 $11,242 $192,230 $42,510 $149,720
2019 $11,134 $184,830 $40,870 $143,960
2018 $10,055 $166,550 $38,920 $127,630
2017 $9,865 $159,180 $37,200 $121,980
2016 $9,462 $146,970 $34,350 $112,620
2015 $9,287 $135,770 $31,730 $104,040
2014 $8,666 $117,310 $30,800 $86,510
2013 $8,628 $119,710 $31,430 $88,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11972017

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-36-129-021