$420,900
SOLD AUG 17, 2020

554 E Park Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$291 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Recreation Room
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of August 2023

UPDATED AND SOUGHT AFTER BRYNHAVEN RANCH WITH FIRST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM THAT OPENS TO THE BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE FENCED-IN BACKYARD WITH A TWO-TIERED DECK & CONCRETE PATIO. OPEN 1ST FLOOR PLAN CONSISTING OF AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES in 2015, NEW CARPET IN FAMILY ROOM IN 2020, SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT FAMILY AND LIVING ROOM (WHICH IS CURRENTLY BEING UTILIZED AS A DINING ROOM). UPDATED FIRST FLOOR BATHROOMS IN 2016, NEWLY FINISHED BASEMENT W/ RECREATION ROOM, BEDROOM AND A FULL BATHROOM AND NEW WINDOWS IN 2019. TONS OF STORAGE AND NEWLY PAINTED FLOORING IN LAUNDRY/STORAGE ROOM IN 2020. NEW ROOF IN 2010, NEW HARDIBOARD SIDING, GUTTERS & SOFFITS IN 2018, NEW FRONT & REAR DOORS IN 2018. NEW 50 GALLON WATER HEATER, FURNACE & AIR CONDITIONER IN 2017. PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED THROUGHOUT. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN TO THIS SHARP AND METICULOUS HOME. WALK TO SOUGHT AFTER EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL / SANDBURG JUNIOR HIGH. CLOSE WALK TO TRAIN AND TOWN.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Williams

Kale Realty License #471016511 Listed on: 07/16/2020

Kale Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Yvonne Despinich

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471009570

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,349

Year Built

  • 1957

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $8,348 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,349

Year Built

1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1444
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1957
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2359
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1957

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan
  • Attic: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 23X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 4X4, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1444
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2359
  • Basement Sq Ft: 915
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 915
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1444
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stone, Concrete
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exposure: S (South), E (East)
  • Acreage: 0.1699

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Overhead Sewers
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 65 X 112
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0601411053

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6463.99

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2020
Closed on
Aug 14, 2020
Sold by
Judge Robert M and Judge Tracy
Bought by
Harris Shawn and Harris Katherine
Seller's Agent
Rick Williams
Kale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Yvonne Despinich
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$419,900
Sold Price
$420,900
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.24%
Current Estimated Value
$588,128

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$167,228
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$399,855
Outstanding Balance
$358,665
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$189,232

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2015
Sold by
Judge Robert M and Judge Tracy
Bought by
Judge Robert M and Judge Tracy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2003
Sold by
Heffley Noel Ken and Heffley Mary E
Bought by
Judge Robert M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2001
Sold by
Rogers Joy A
Bought by
Heffley N Ken and Heffley Mary E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
7.05%
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 $421,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Individual Deed $305,000 Stewart Title Company
Warranty Deed $243,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $33,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $399,855 New Conventional
Previous Owner $208,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $149,263 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $170,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $75,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $114,854 Balloon
Previous Owner $120,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $143,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $98,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2023 08/01/23 Sold $485,000 -3.0% $336 / Sq Ft
06/26/2023 06/26/23 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2023 05/31/23 For Sale $499,900 0.0% $346 / Sq Ft
05/23/2023 05/23/23 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2023 05/17/23 Price Changed $499,900 -4.8% $346 / Sq Ft
04/23/2023 04/23/23 For Sale $525,000 0.0% $364 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Rented -- -- --
05/23/2021 05/23/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/23/2021 05/23/21 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Off Market $3,200 -- --
05/14/2021 05/14/21 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
08/17/2020 08/17/20 Sold $420,900 +0.2% $291 / Sq Ft
07/18/2020 07/18/20 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2020 07/16/20 For Sale $419,900 -- $291 / 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 $8,349 $145,520 $79,060 $66,460
2022 $7,055 $122,340 $75,990 $46,350
2021 $6,877 $119,300 $74,100 $45,200
2020 $6,609 $116,690 $72,480 $44,210
2019 $6,464 $110,940 $68,910 $42,030
2018 $6,464 $110,340 $65,220 $45,120
2017 $6,317 $105,150 $62,150 $43,000
2016 $6,177 $99,060 $58,550 $40,510
2015 $6,107 $92,290 $54,550 $37,740
2014 $7,203 $99,470 $43,310 $56,160
2013 $7,126 $100,870 $43,920 $56,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10783559

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-411-053