NOT LISTED FOR SALE

544 S Hillcrest Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $379,000 - $504,455

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
$423/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 27, 2020

Last sale price $268,000 $266 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,978/month

116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Jefferson Elementary School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2020

Well maintained 2 bedroom ranch near Prairie Path. Perfect for first time buyers or investors. Hardwood floors through-out. Partially finished basement with Rec Room and office or 3rd bedroom. Beautifully landscaped yard with huge deck. Updates in the past few years include refrigerator, dryer, Bathfitter-new tub & shower, tear-off roof, HVAC, hot water heater storm windows, basement drywalled & floor tile plus 2 new windows & exterior doors, insulated garage door & door opener. Deck with architectural cedar wood and paver bricks added around deck & side of house. Great South Elmhurst location!

Last Listed By

Ginny Leamy

Compass License #475126031 Listed on: 10/16/2019

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,104

Year Built

  • 1953

Lot Details

  • 7,841

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Oven or Range

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • East or West Exposure
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,104

Year Built

1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1953
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1953

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Location: Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 35X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 23X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1008
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: E (East)
  • Acreage: 0.1829

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: Jefferson Elementary School
  • Middle School: Sandburg Middle School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X160
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0612405011

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6494.34

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2019
Closed on
Feb 27, 2020
Sold by
Moore Bradley A
Bought by
Howieson Tade Ruth
Seller's Agent
Ginny Leamy
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Rieger
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$268,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-7.55%
Total Days on Market
116
Current Estimated Value
$426,364

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$158,364
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.25%
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2005
Sold by
Murphy Nancy Z
Bought by
Moore Bradley A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2001
Sold by
Seremek David S and Seremek Deborah L
Bought by
Murphy Nancy Z

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,800
Interest Rate
6.52%

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
Howieson Tade Ruth $268,000 Attorney
Moore Bradley A $360,000 Ticor Title
Murphy Nancy Z $212,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Howieson Tade Ruth $99,000
Open Howieson Tade Ruth $258,400
Closed Howieson Tade Ruth $258,400
Closed Howieson Tade Ruth $15,000
Closed Howieson Tade Ruth $254,600
Previous Owner Moore Bradley A $259,000
Previous Owner Moore Bradley A $288,000
Previous Owner Murphy Nancy Z $268,000
Previous Owner Murphy Nancy Z $19,000
Previous Owner Murphy Nancy Z $190,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/27/2020 02/27/20 Sold $268,000 -7.6% $266 / Sq Ft
02/09/2020 02/09/20 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2019 10/16/19 For Sale $289,900 -- $288 / 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 $7,104 $125,010 $87,310 $37,700
2022 $5,316 $93,660 $83,920 $9,740
2021 $5,179 $91,330 $81,830 $9,500
2020 $4,976 $89,330 $80,040 $9,290
2019 $6,266 $107,720 $76,100 $31,620
2018 $6,494 $110,830 $72,040 $38,790
2017 $6,347 $105,610 $68,650 $36,960
2016 $6,206 $99,490 $64,670 $34,820
2015 $6,136 $92,690 $60,250 $32,440
2014 $6,217 $86,670 $47,820 $38,850
2013 $6,151 $87,890 $48,490 $39,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10549068

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-12-405-011