$1,632,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

615 S Fern Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,800 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$340 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

Highlights

  • New Construction
  • Heated Floors
  • Recreation Room
  • Jefferson Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • 2-minute walk to Van Voorst Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 615 Fern Ave, a luxurious newly built home offering an expansive open floor plan with 10-foot high ceilings. The chef's kitchen is a culinary delight, featuring Cafe appliances, a custom oven range hood, and a touchless faucet, complemented by a walk-in pantry with an additional refrigerator. The main floor also boasts a stylish office with steel and glass French doors, a cozy living room with a custom gas fireplace and built-in cabinets, and a brightly lit dining room with large sliding doors leading to a covered back patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features two walk-in closets and a lavish bathroom with a double shower and freestanding tub, while three additional bedrooms include vaulted ceilings, large closets, and shared or private bathrooms. The basement offers a full bar with a quartz waterfall counter, a fifth bedroom, and advanced features like a hydraulic floor heating system. Additional amenities include a garage with an electric car charging line, high-quality finishes throughout, and smart home features, making this home a perfect blend of luxury and modern convenience. Incredible location kitty corner to prestigious Jefferson School!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leigh Marcus

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125223 Listed on: 09/24/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Samuel Lubeck

Baird & Warner License #475146587

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,332

Year Built

  • Built in 2024 | New Construction

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Dry Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x160

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,332

Year Built

Built in 2024 | New Construction

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 2024
  • Age: NEW Ready for Occupancy
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Rebuilt Year: 2024
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, English
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 4800
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1665000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 205

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X160
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6331.96
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2024
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Alande Properties Llc
Bought by
Wolfe Kelsea and Wolfe Bryan
Seller's Agent
Leigh Marcus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Samuel Lubeck
Baird & Warner
List Price
$1,665,000
Sold Price
$1,632,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,000
-1.98%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,611,462

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$20,538
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.32%
Original Mortgage
$1,150,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,144,114
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$467,348

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2023
Closed on
Jun 5, 2023
Sold by
Craig J Howard And Susan M Howard Trust
Bought by
Alande Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Soderstrom
Wisteria Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Soderstrom
Wisteria Real Estate LLC
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$392,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2%
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
125.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2012
Sold by
Miller Susan and Howard Susan M
Bought by
Howard Craig J and Howard Susan M
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 $1,632,000 Chicago Title Company
Deed $392,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,150,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $1,632,000 -2.0% $340 / Sq Ft
02/02/2025 02/02/25 For Sale $1,665,000 +324.7% $347 / Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2023 06/21/23 Sold $392,000 -2.0% $285 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2023 05/25/23 For Sale $400,000 -- $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
2024 $8,598 $142,669 $93,941 $48,728
2023 $6,332 $120,300 $86,870 $33,430
2022 $7,024 $126,840 $83,510 $43,330
2021 $6,840 $123,680 $81,430 $42,250
2020 $6,566 $120,970 $79,650 $41,320
2019 $6,407 $115,010 $75,730 $39,280
2018 $6,763 $120,160 $71,690 $48,470
2017 $6,595 $114,500 $68,310 $46,190
2016 $6,430 $107,860 $64,350 $43,510
2015 $6,687 $100,480 $59,950 $40,530
2014 $7,175 $99,100 $47,590 $51,510
2013 $7,098 $100,500 $48,260 $52,240
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12171689

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-12-409-007