$660,000
SOLD JUL 5, 2017

554 S Hillcrest Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,550 Sq Ft
7,836 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$186 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Jefferson Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Sitting Room

About This Home

As of August 2022

Large 2 story brick home with 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 3 car garage. This home has many great features including 2 fireplaces and an intercom system This property is a must see!!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Victor Caputo

Home Zone Realty Inc License #471007896 Listed on: 02/03/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Kris Maranda

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475128964

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,678

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 7,836 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x160
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,550 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Jefferson 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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,678

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

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: 2004
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 3550
  • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Sitting Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3550
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 679900
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: JEFFERSON 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 Size Acres: 0.1799
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X160
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16677.66
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2024
Sold by
Smith Elaine A and Karris William N
Bought by
William N Karris Living Trust and Elaine Karris Revocable Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,178,090

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2024
Sold by
Karris William and Karris Elaine
Bought by
Elaine Karris Revocable Trust and Karris

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2022
Closed on
Aug 9, 2022
Sold by
Chacko and Ceby
Bought by
Karris William N and Smith Elaine A
Seller's Agent
Saul Ruiz
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
kelly norton
Baird & Warner
List Price
$949,900
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-3.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.64%
Original Mortgage
$690,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2017
Closed on
Jun 13, 2017
Sold by
Mcm Capital Partners Llc
Bought by
Chacko Stanley and Chacko Ceby
Seller's Agent
Victor Caputo
Home Zone Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Kris Maranda
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-5.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.72%
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2016
Sold by
Blaze Philip A and Case #13 Ch 3247
Bought by
Ventures Trust 2013-I H R and Mcm Capital Partners Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2004
Sold by
G Carey Construction Co
Bought by
Blaze Philip A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$538,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2003
Sold by
Howarth Harry J and Howarth Dolores A
Bought by
G Carey Construction Co Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1997
Sold by
Collins Helen T
Bought by
Howarth Harry J and Howarth Dolores A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.71%
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
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $920,000 Galanopoulos & Galgan
Special Warranty Deed $660,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $672,500 Pntn
Warranty Deed $240,000 Pntn
Warranty Deed $128,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $690,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $507,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $528,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $675,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $665,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $658,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $637,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $623,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $616,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $538,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $430,000 Construction
Previous Owner $190,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Closed $67,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Sold $920,000 -3.1% $259 / Sq Ft
06/29/2022 06/29/22 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2022 05/26/22 For Sale $949,900 +43.9% $268 / Sq Ft
10/08/2017 10/08/17 Off Market $660,000 -- --
07/05/2017 07/05/17 Sold $660,000 -2.9% $186 / Sq Ft
05/30/2017 05/30/17 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2017 05/19/17 Price Changed $679,900 -2.9% $192 / Sq Ft
02/03/2017 02/03/17 For Sale $699,900 -- $197 / 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 $21,610 $366,573 $93,941 $272,632
2023 $20,093 $338,980 $86,870 $252,110
2022 $18,025 $303,260 $83,510 $219,750
2021 $17,586 $295,720 $81,430 $214,290
2020 $16,912 $289,240 $79,650 $209,590
2019 $16,570 $275,000 $75,730 $199,270
2018 $17,528 $288,940 $71,690 $217,250
2017 $17,160 $275,330 $68,310 $207,020
2016 $16,820 $259,380 $64,350 $195,030
2015 $16,678 $241,640 $59,950 $181,690
2014 $15,619 $208,680 $47,590 $161,090
2013 $15,445 $211,620 $48,260 $163,360
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 09494429

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-12-405-014