$330,000
SOLD JAN 8, 2020

579 S Prospect Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,416 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$233 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of January 2023

Absolutely adorable bungalow in sought-after Lincoln Elementary and just steps from the Illinois Prairie Path. Great bones! Hardwood floors, plaster walls, newer windows, roof, and HVAC. Kitchen has generous eating area & peninsula seating plus desk area, granite counter tops, and newer stainless steel appliances (Bosch dishwasher). Formal dining room, living room w/ gas-log fireplace is open to den (could be converted to 4th bedroom). Cozy upstairs has loft & 2 bedrooms w/built-ins and newer bath. First floor has 3rd bedroom and convenient first floor bath. Partially finished basement has Rec Room, Laundry room, & good storage/ mechanical area plus new drain tile system. Overall really good space and flexible floor plan. Carpet in second floor and lower level needs replacing, and sellers conveying property in "as is" condition. 1 Car Garage has attached green house, private patio too! Furnace (2005), CAC (2016), Tear-off roof (2009), Refrigerator (2015), Bosch DW (2016), Range & Hood (2017), Disposal (2018). Must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Hoerster

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475128127 Listed on: 10/17/2019

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Cirje

Royal Star Realty Group LLC License #471008754

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,502

Year Built

  • 1926

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,502

Year Built

1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1926
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1926

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Power Generator
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X18, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Eating Area, Loft, Enclosed Porch, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Loft, Dimensions: 8X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 11X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1416
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch
  • Acreage: 0.1469

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1416

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 128
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0611414005

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6361

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: MRD10551144

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-11-414-005