NOT LISTED FOR SALE

551 W 2nd St Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $615,000 - $690,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,673 Sq Ft
$385/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2023

Last sale price $525,000 $314 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,255/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to Salt Creek Park

About This Home

As of December 2023

Rare Hawthorne School find! This 1996 built In-Town family home has today's modern open space & 3+ car garage. Dramatic vaulted ceiling with 2 skylights in the family room that opens to dining room & could easily open to the kitchen to create today's new construction desired layout. Open staircase. The kitchen has plenty of table space & ability to expand the room to add an island and open to the great room. 1st floor laundry/mud room with sink & door to the side yard (fenced)- great for pets. Sliders from the dining & family room to the oversized deck. Half bath on the 1st floor. Amazing natural light floor the 1st floor. The 2nd floor has updated windows. The primary has a walk-in closet & private bath. 2 bedrooms with spacious closets & hall bath. The finished basement has rec room & wet bar area with 3 sided fireplace that opens to all. Lots of storage. The 3+ car garage allows for 3 cars & lots of left over storage. Lots of yard space for the family & newer park is on this street. Deck with covered area & covered front porch. Combine a walk to Town, The Courts, Library, Salt Creek Park, cross North Ave. to Berens Park - location is a 10!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Schiller

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127707 Listed on: 11/09/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Gianna Stillo

Compass License #475182631

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,745

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 54x135
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,673 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Recreation Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,745

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

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, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 808
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1673
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2481
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1673
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate,Combined w/ FamRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1673
  • Basement Sq Ft: 808
  • Square Footage Comments: basement sq ft 808 (includes unfinished/storage area)
  • Total Sq Ft: 2481
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 862
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 811
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 539900
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 54X135
  • 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: 8744.62
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2023
Closed on
Dec 28, 2023
Sold by
Karl E Kuester E and Karl Sueann L
Bought by
Ilieva Monika and Cioban Vlad
Seller's Agent
Tim Schiller
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gianna Stillo
Compass
List Price
$555,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.41%
Views
146
Current Estimated Value
$644,592

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$119,592
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.98%
Original Mortgage
$498,750
Outstanding Balance
$492,518
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$88,608

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2004
Sold by
Kuester Karl E and Kuester Sueann L
Bought by
Kuester Karl E and Kuester Sueann L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1995
Sold by
West Suburban Bank
Bought by
Kuester Karl E and Kuester Sueann L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,000
Interest Rate
7.43%
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
Ilieva Monika $525,000 None Listed On Document
Kuester Karl E -- --
Kuester Karl E $193,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ilieva Monika $498,750
Previous Owner Kuester Karl E $89,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/29/2023 12/29/23 Sold $525,000 -2.8% $314 / Sq Ft
12/01/2023 12/01/23 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2023 11/22/23 Price Changed $539,900 -2.7% $323 / Sq Ft
11/09/2023 11/09/23 For Sale $555,000 -- $332 / 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 $10,041 $174,603 $33,502 $141,101
2023 $8,831 $161,460 $30,980 $130,480
2022 $8,745 $155,210 $29,780 $125,430
2021 $8,519 $151,350 $29,040 $122,310
2020 $8,182 $148,030 $28,400 $119,630
2019 $7,992 $140,740 $27,000 $113,740
2018 $8,451 $147,410 $25,560 $121,850
2017 $8,249 $140,470 $24,360 $116,110
2016 $8,054 $132,330 $22,950 $109,380
2015 $7,947 $123,280 $21,380 $101,900
2014 $7,054 $102,530 $19,520 $83,010
2013 $6,984 $103,970 $19,790 $84,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11925981

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-03-212-032