$375,000
SOLD SEP 3, 2024

545 W Elm Park Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,032 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$363 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Ranch Style House
  • Corner Lot
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Plunkett Park

About This Home

As of September 2024

A rare opportunity to make this 2 bed + office / 1 bath timeless mid-century modern ranch your next home. Spacious living/dining room is filled with natural light and wood burning fireplace. Large 16x14 primary bedroom. Eat-in kitchen and great flex room that is perfect for a home office/den/ exercise room/playroom that overlooks large patio. New hardwood flooring in living room and bedrooms (2021), new tile in kitchen & office (2022), new AC (June 2024). New windows in kitchen & office (2023), new washer (2022) & exterior painted (2019). Ideal College View location close to all of the amenities of downtown Elmhurst, Metra train and steps to Courts Plus/Plunkett Park, York HS, Whole Foods and Elmhurst Crossing shops and restaurants. If you have been searching for an affordable Elmhurst move-in ready home or single level living without the condo fees, this checks the boxes. Easy access to all major transportation routes- 83/64/290/294/88.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joel Zielke

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT License #475171104 Listed on: 07/25/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT

Co-Listed By

Dan Muisenga

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT License #475168382

Last Buyer's Agent

Jen Coyte

Coyte Advantage Realty License #471020079

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,849

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 166x135x128x22
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,032 Sq Ft Home
  • Whole House Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

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

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Gated Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,849

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Wall Oven
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Dining Combo, Drapes/Blinds, Some Storm Doors, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 1032
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Fan-Whole House, Radon Mitigation System, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Slab
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 379900
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Frame

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, 100 Amp Service
  • 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: Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hawthorne Elementary School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sandburg Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 166X135X128X22
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6849
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2024
Closed on
Aug 29, 2024
Sold by
Fechner Daniel J and Fechner Jessica N
Bought by
Rice Gina G and Squirini Christine
Seller's Agent
Joel Zielke
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT
Buyer's Agent
Jen Coyte
Coyte Advantage Realty
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.29%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$413,077

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,077
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.27%
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Outstanding Balance
$335,579
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$78,138

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2016
Closed on
Oct 8, 2016
Sold by
Gustafson Kenneth A
Bought by
Fechner Daniel J and Fechner Jessica N
Seller's Agent
Marilyn Fisher
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dino Mirmingos
Baird & Warner
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$226,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-14.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.66%
Original Mortgage
$219,220
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $375,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $226,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $337,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $219,220 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2024 09/03/24 Sold $375,000 -1.3% $363 / Sq Ft
08/01/2024 08/01/24 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2024 07/26/24 For Sale $379,900 +68.1% $368 / Sq Ft
10/31/2016 10/31/16 Sold $226,000 -3.8% $219 / Sq Ft
09/19/2016 09/19/16 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2016 09/07/16 Price Changed $235,000 -11.3% $228 / Sq Ft
08/10/2016 08/10/16 For Sale $265,000 -- $257 / 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 $7,051 $125,000 $94,958 $30,042
2023 $6,849 $120,810 $87,810 $33,000
2022 $6,947 $120,570 $88,840 $31,730
2021 $6,772 $117,570 $86,630 $30,940
2020 $6,508 $114,990 $84,730 $30,260
2019 $6,365 $109,330 $80,560 $28,770
2018 $4,508 $78,760 $69,000 $9,760
2017 $4,400 $75,050 $65,750 $9,300
2016 $5,642 $96,000 $61,940 $34,060
2015 $5,551 $89,430 $57,700 $31,730
2014 $6,274 $92,420 $60,220 $32,200
2013 $6,214 $93,720 $61,070 $32,650
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12120574

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-308-009