$732,500
SOLD MAR 23, 2022

551 W 3rd St Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,169 Sq Ft
6,294 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$231 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2022

Beautiful custom built brick home has been lovingly maintained by the original owner! Great location, near downtown Elmhurst, shopping centers, entertainment and many restaurants. Walk to Salt Creek Park and easy access to I88 and all major expressways. Spacious interior has 4695 sq ft of finished living space with hardwood floors on the main level, white trim, baseboards, wainscotting, and crown molding. Generous room sizes include a formal living room, dining room, family room with a stone fireplace, eat-in kitchen, laundry room and powder room on the main level. Kitchen has 42" cabinetry, granite countertops, SS appls, an island with a breakfast bar, eating area, built-in desk, pantry, and sliding doors provide access to the patio and backyard (backyard has a grill with a direct gas line which is included with the sale). Second level has a huge master bedroom with a bay window, walk-in closet, bathroom with double vanities, jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Three more spacious bedrooms share the second full bathroom. Full finished basement provides a cozy rec room with a stone fireplace, wet bar with a granite countertop and wine cooler, full bathroom with dual showers, several egress windows, office and plenty of storage. So much to offer, schedule your tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Garcia

Compass License #475146684 Listed on: 01/07/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Obradovich

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475130528

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,792

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 6,294 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,169 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dormer Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

  • Hawthorne Elementary School
  • York Community High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,792

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • 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: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Built-In Oven
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 3169
  • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, Security System, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Office, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • List Price: 749000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • 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
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), 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 District: 205

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1445
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X125
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15792
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2022
Closed on
Mar 21, 2022
Sold by
Difrancesco Kimberly A
Bought by
Naughton Michael G and Naughton Mary B
Seller's Agent
Laura Garcia
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Obradovich
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$732,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,500
-2.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.76%
Original Mortgage
$647,200
Outstanding Balance
$608,749
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$382,638

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2007
Sold by
Mizaur Ronald M and Di Francesco Kimberly A
Bought by
Difrancesco Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$610,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2005
Sold by
King Kimberly A and Di Francesco Kimberly A
Bought by
Mizaur Ronald M and Di Francesco Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$524,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 1999
Sold by
King Austin M and King Kimberly A
Bought by
King Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
6.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1996
Sold by
Portzer Bradley L and Portzer Louetta J
Bought by
King Austin M and King Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,000
Interest Rate
8%
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 $732,500 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- C T I C Dupage
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- World Title Guaranty Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $110,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $647,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $525,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $610,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $524,000 Construction
Previous Owner $160,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $25,323 Unknown
Previous Owner $112,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $99,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Sale $999,900 0.0% $316 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Off Market $999,900 -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $999,900 +36.5% $316 / Sq Ft
03/23/2022 03/23/22 Sold $732,500 -2.2% $231 / Sq Ft
02/02/2022 02/02/22 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2022 01/07/22 For Sale $749,000 -- $236 / 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 $18,207 $307,900 $68,250 $239,650
2022 $14,442 $244,170 $65,610 $178,560
2021 $16,422 $276,550 $63,980 $212,570
2020 $15,792 $270,490 $62,580 $207,910
2019 $15,471 $257,170 $59,500 $197,670
2018 $16,249 $268,290 $56,330 $211,960
2017 $15,907 $255,660 $53,680 $201,980
2016 $15,590 $240,850 $50,570 $190,280
2015 $15,456 $224,380 $47,110 $177,270
2014 $12,538 $168,700 $37,380 $131,320
2013 $12,400 $171,080 $37,910 $133,170
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11261099

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-03-205-009