$415,000
SOLD JAN 27, 2023

579 S Prospect Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,509 Sq Ft
6,399 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$275 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of January 2023

Unbeatable location! This charming bungalow is located on a breathtaking tree lined street in the heart of South Elmhurst. In this home, you are walking distance to the highly sought-after Lincoln Elementary School which is newly built from the ground up! Also, just steps away, Pioneer Park, the Illinois Prairie Path, shopping & dining of Spring Road as well as Vallette Street and don't forget about the darling seasonal trolley bus that stops nearby on Vallette for a fun ride into town! This home offers a combination of hardwood floors, luxury vinyl plank and tile in the bathrooms. The newer windows offer California blinds. Spacious kitchen features beautiful skylights and wall to wall windows allowing for endless sunlight and breezes on a warm day. Additionally, the kitchen boasts an island for food prep and eating, a garbage disposal as well as granite counter tops, and newer stainless steel appliances, including a bosch dishwasher! Curl up this winter in the living room near the gas-log fireplace! Family room opens to den that used to be a 4th bedroom and could easily be converted back. The upper level offers a spacious landing with a massive closet for storage! While the basement allows for plenty of storage, no need to take those stairs when the upper level offers an unbelievable amount of storage. Two of the 3 bedrooms are on the upper level along with a full bathroom. The bathroom features a skylight that lets in tons of light. The 3rd bedroom is conveniently located on the 1st floor, tucked away by the main floor full bathroom - including a tub. Check out the Floorplan for specifics! WHOLE-HOUSE GENERATOR 2022! Samsung washer & dryer 2022. 6 foot vinyl, maintenance free, privacy fence 2020! Partially finished basement has Rec Room, massive laundry room, & fantastic storage including built in shelving. Drain tile system in place with transferable lifetime warranty. New roof in 2009 with 35 year shingles! Driveway allows for 2 cars to park side-by-side. You will love the Spring, Summer and Fall gardens on this property!! Though the sellers love the home, due to career circumstances, they are motivated to sell.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Gustafson

Keller Williams Success Realty License #475171331 Listed on: 12/15/2022

Keller Williams Success Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Rina Anaya

REMAX Legends License #475167236

REMAX Legends

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,502

Year Built

1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 1509
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Generator
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Loft, Enclosed Porch, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1030
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1030
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch
  • List Price: 430000
  • OtherStructures: Greenhouse
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Bryan Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 205

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1469
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 128
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7479.34
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2022
Closed on
Jan 17, 2023
Sold by
Spelman Natalie
Bought by
Hunt Ellen Elizabeth and Gallagher Patrick John
Seller's Agent
Melissa Gustafson
Keller Williams Success Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rina Anaya
REMAX Legends
List Price
$430,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.49%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$593,712

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$178,712
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2019
Closed on
Dec 27, 2019
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Spelman Natalie
Seller's Agent
Susan Hoerster
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Cirje
Royal Star Realty Group LLC
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-8.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$313,500
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1993
Sold by
Ahlstrand Deborah L and Grubbe Arlette M
Bought by
First Chicago Trust Company Of Illinois and Trust #8274
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 $415,000 Chicago Title Company
Deed $330,000 First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $235,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $313,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $78,016 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $86,509 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/27/2023 01/27/23 Sold $415,000 -3.5% $275 / Sq Ft
12/21/2022 12/21/22 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2022 12/15/22 For Sale $430,000 +30.3% $285 / Sq Ft
01/08/2020 01/08/20 Sold $330,000 -1.5% $233 / Sq Ft
12/06/2019 12/06/19 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2019 12/02/19 Price Changed $335,000 -4.0% $237 / Sq Ft
11/05/2019 11/05/19 Price Changed $349,000 -2.8% $246 / Sq Ft
10/17/2019 10/17/19 For Sale $359,000 -- $254 / 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 $8,502 $149,082 $75,460 $73,622
2023 $7,884 $137,860 $69,780 $68,080
2022 $7,672 $132,520 $67,070 $65,450
2021 $7,479 $129,220 $65,400 $63,820
2020 $7,188 $126,390 $63,970 $62,420
2019 $7,033 $120,170 $60,820 $59,350
2018 $6,361 $108,670 $57,570 $51,100
2017 $6,215 $103,550 $54,860 $48,690
2016 $6,077 $97,550 $51,680 $45,870
2015 $6,007 $90,880 $48,150 $42,730
2014 $6,731 $93,340 $38,220 $55,120
2013 $6,660 $94,660 $38,760 $55,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11688423

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-11-414-005