$500,000
SOLD NOV 15, 2024

600 S Fern Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$278 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

205 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park
  • Georgian Architecture
  • Jefferson Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 2-minute walk to Van Voorst Park

About This Home

As of November 2024

Priced to sell, well maintained, clean, and fantastic opportunity for renovation/addition, carport to 2 car detached garage in a neighborhood of new/newer for $1.6M+! Brick Georgian in Stratford Hills in a great Elmhurst neighborhood steps to IL Prairie Path! 3 Bedrooms (up), 1.1 Baths - Ideal for Families Inviting Double Foyer Entry for Welcoming Vibes Cozy Living Room with Fireplace & Bay Window Convenient Eat-In Kitchen & 1st Floor Powder Room Separate Dining Room Opens to 3 Seasons Porch & Deck Enjoy Park-Like Rear Yard & Attached Garage Generous Bedrooms Upstairs with Large Bath & Central Hall & Laundry Chute Full Basement with Rec Room & Storage. Located in Jefferson Elementary School Neighborhood Choose between 2 Middle Schools (Bryan & Sandburg) Don't Miss Out on This Potential-Packed Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Makinney

Compass License #471010975 Listed on: 04/05/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jack Pysz

RE/MAX FUTURE License #471018009

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,205

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Chute

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Jefferson Elementary School
  • Sandburg Middle School
  • York Community High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x160
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Stratford Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,205

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Georgian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Stratford Hills
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • 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: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 891
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 1800
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Recreation Room, Storage, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2691
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Basement Sq Ft: 891
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2691
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1800
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch Screened
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 519900
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

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
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Bryan Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X160
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9205
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2024
Closed on
Nov 7, 2024
Sold by
Potaczek Aloysius
Bought by
Klodi Llc
Seller's Agent
Tom Makinney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jack Pysz
RE/MAX FUTURE
List Price
$589,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,900
-15.24%
Views
233
Current Estimated Value
$551,449

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,449
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.63%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$398,214
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$153,235

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2006
Sold by
Potaczek Denise
Bought by
Potaczek Aloysius

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2002
Sold by
Jones Ralph Edward
Bought by
Potaczek Aloysius J and Potaczek Denise M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $500,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Prairie Title
Warranty Deed $365,000 Midwest Title Services Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $292,000 No Value Available
Closed $18,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Sold $500,000 0.0% $278 / Sq Ft
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Off Market $500,000 -- --
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Off Market $500,000 -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2024 08/20/24 Price Changed $519,900 -5.5% $289 / Sq Ft
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Price Changed $549,900 -4.3% $306 / Sq Ft
05/02/2024 05/02/24 Price Changed $574,900 -2.5% $319 / Sq Ft
03/19/2024 03/19/24 For Sale $589,900 -- $328 / 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 $9,294 $162,210 $93,941 $68,269
2023 $8,621 $150,000 $86,870 $63,130
2022 $9,205 $157,810 $83,510 $74,300
2021 $8,976 $153,880 $81,430 $72,450
2020 $8,629 $150,510 $79,650 $70,860
2019 $8,445 $143,100 $75,730 $67,370
2018 $8,388 $141,400 $71,690 $69,710
2017 $8,203 $134,740 $68,310 $66,430
2016 $8,027 $126,930 $64,350 $62,580
2015 $7,945 $118,250 $59,950 $58,300
2014 $8,515 $116,490 $47,590 $68,900
2013 $10,206 $141,870 $48,260 $93,610
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12007961

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-12-408-012