$515,000
SOLD OCT 17, 2025

547 N Van Auken St Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,685 Sq Ft
1971 Built

Recently Sold

$306 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Field Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near a park
  • 5-minute walk to Crestview Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

THIS IS THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN PATIENTLY WAITING FOR! ENTIRE HOME GUTTED IN 2021 FEATURES AMAZING KITCHEN WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS, VINYL FLOORING, BLACK STAINLESS FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES SPACE FOR LARGE EATING AREA PLUS COUNTER AREA FOR STOOLS, HARDWOOD FLOORING REFINISHED IN LIVING ROOM AND ALL BEDROOMS, NEW LIGHTING THROUGHOUT, NEW DOORS, CEILING FANS, MASTER BEDROOM WITH NEW SHARED BATH THAT HAS A NEW DOUBLE VANITY, WALL MIRROR, FLOORING, NEW TUB WITH SHOWER AND EXHAUST FAN. LOWER LEVEL WITH 2ND KITCHEN, FAMILY ROOM, NEW BATH WITH WALK IN SHOWER, LOFT LOOK CEILING AND EPOXY FLOORING, ENTIRE HOME FRESHLY PAINTED, SELLERS ADDED AN ENCLOSED 22 X 10 SCREEN PORCH WITH METAL ROOF OFF THE KITCHEN THAT ALLOWS FOR MANY WONDERFUL SUMMER & FALL NIGHTS ENJOYING FAMILY AND FRIENDS, ADDITIONAL UPDATES IN 2021 INCLUDE NEW FURNACE, AC, HWH, SIDING, 200 AMP SERVICE, 21' ROUND POOL WITH TOP OF THE LINE FILTER SYSTEM, 12 X 12 INTERLOCKING PLASTIC DECKING FORMS A COOL PATIO NEAR POOL ALSO COVERED PATIO UNDER THE MAIN FLOOR SCREEN PORCH, AMAZING SUNCAST MAINTENANCE FREE LARGE SHED PLUS ADDITIONAL SHED FOR STORAGE. FENCING 2023, DRIVEWAY SEALED IN 2024, ROOF UNDER 10 YEARS...SIMPLY A MOVE IN READY HOME IN A PRIME ELMHURST LOCATION

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ginny Leamy

Compass License #475126031 Listed on: 09/08/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Cathy Cundiff

Compass License #475130013

Last Buyer's Agent

Ginny Leamy

Compass License #475126031 Listed on: 09/08/2025

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,064

Year Built

  • Built in 1971 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 57x130
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,685 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • 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
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,064

Year Built

Built in 1971 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Raised Ranch
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Raised Ranch
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2021

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters
  • LivingArea: 1685
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Screened Porch
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 57x130
  • 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: 7064.48
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2020
Closed on
Jun 9, 2020
Sold by
Romano Ruth V and Romano Joseph A
Bought by
Lentine Christopher J and Savino Amanda J
Seller's Agent
Sondra Savino
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Sersen
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.73%
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Outstanding Balance
$227,025
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$286,809

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2003
Sold by
Romano Joseph A
Bought by
Romano Joseph A and Romano Ruth V
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $270,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $256,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Sold $515,000 -1.9% $306 / Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2025 09/08/25 For Sale $525,000 +88.2% $312 / Sq Ft
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2020 06/22/20 For Sale $279,000 +3.3% $223 / Sq Ft
06/18/2020 06/18/20 Sold $270,000 -- $216 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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 $7,064 $123,357 $53,694 $69,663
2023 $6,505 $113,400 $49,360 $64,040
2022 $6,153 $106,450 $46,330 $60,120
2021 $5,886 $101,970 $44,380 $57,590
2020 $5,232 $97,670 $42,510 $55,160
2019 $5,162 $93,910 $40,870 $53,040
2018 $4,729 $86,500 $38,920 $47,580
2017 $4,616 $82,670 $37,200 $45,470
2016 $4,385 $76,330 $34,350 $41,980
2015 $4,259 $70,510 $31,730 $38,780
2014 $4,042 $62,920 $30,800 $32,120
2013 $4,038 $64,210 $31,430 $32,780
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12454372

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-36-129-006