NOT LISTED FOR SALE

615 W Fay Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $1,029,000 - $1,132,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,794 Sq Ft
$285/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2020

Last sale price $689,000 $182 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,465/month

Highlights

  • Property is near a forest
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2020

Sold before processing***Spectacular property, pride of ownership throughout. Experience pure elegance, featuring crown molding, recessed lighting, and custom window treatments in every room. Enjoy the latest trend in entertaining...outdoor space, with cooking as the center of the event! Custom made pizza oven can sear meat, bake...move beyond a grill. Brick paver patio, interior wall, lush landscaping at its peak. Fire pit becomes central to the ultimate in evening enjoyment. First floor office (or additional guest bedroom). Large landing on second floor lends an open, substantial ambiance to this home. Dramatic staircase, four large bedrooms up, magnificent MBR with 2 walk-in closets. MBR chandelier does not stay and will be replaced. Please take time to view the floor plans to appreciate the layout. The view from front door is of a manicured, magical forest, and the quiet, semi-private location adjacent to woods is tranquil. A pleasure to visit...please allow enough time.

Last Listed By

Susan Bragg

Baird & Warner License #471016761 Listed on: 01/28/2020

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,325

Year Built

  • 2005

Lot Details

  • 9,148

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Fire Pit

Location

  • Property is near a forest

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,325

Year Built

2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2005
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2005

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X7, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 25X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3794
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit
  • Acreage: 0.2126

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Special Assessments: U

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X189
  • Lot Description: Forest Preserve Adjacent
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0334403018

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 14930.38

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2020
Sold by
Lussow William J
Bought by
Lussow William J and Olson Gretchen
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$1,080,940

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2020
Closed on
Feb 24, 2020
Sold by
Brunetti Nicola and Brunetti Natalie
Bought by
Lussow William J
Seller's Agent
Susan Bragg
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Tim Schiller
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$689,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.97%
Original Mortgage
$620,100
Outstanding Balance
$556,014
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$524,926

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2018
Sold by
Brunetti Nicola and Brunetti Micaela
Bought by
Brunetti Nicola and Brunetti Cecilia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2013
Closed on
Oct 30, 2013
Sold by
Smith Andrew W
Bought by
Brunetti Nicola and Brunetti Micaela
Seller's Agent
Melanie Davis
M Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shaun Jurczewski
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$528,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2013
Closed on
Oct 21, 2013
Sold by
Smith Andrew W and Smith Natalie
Bought by
Smith Andrew W
Seller's Agent
Melanie Davis
M Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shaun Jurczewski
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$528,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2007
Sold by
Wilson Gerard R and Wilson Sally E
Bought by
Smith Andrew W and Smith Natalie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,625
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2005
Sold by
Peter Mcdaid Swilly Inc
Bought by
Wilson Gerard R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2004
Sold by
Sand Jerrod and Sand Jennifer
Bought by
Swilly Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 1995
Sold by
Gruzlewski Robert and Barrett Debrah
Bought by
Sand Jerrod S and Sand Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,750
Interest Rate
9.21%

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lussow William J -- Attorney
Lussow William J $689,000 Baird & Warner Ttl Svcs Inc
Brunetti Nicola -- Timios Inc
Brunetti Nicola $528,000 First American Title Ins Co
Smith Andrew W -- None Available
Smith Andrew W $742,500 C T I C Dupage
Wilson Gerard R $735,000 First American Title
Swilly Inc $240,000 --
Sand Jerrod S $105,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lussow William J $230,000
Open Lussow William J $620,100
Previous Owner Brunetti Nicola $500,000
Previous Owner Brunetti Nicola $417,000
Previous Owner Smith Andrew W $185,625
Previous Owner Smith Andrew W $556,875
Previous Owner Wilson Gerard R $47,000
Previous Owner Wilson Gerard R $588,000
Previous Owner Swilly Inc $600,000
Previous Owner Swilly Inc $208,000
Previous Owner Sand Jerrod S $35,000
Previous Owner Sand Jerrod S $20,000
Previous Owner Sand Jerrod S $99,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2020 02/26/20 Sold $689,000 -1.4% $182 / Sq Ft
01/28/2020 01/28/20 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2020 01/28/20 For Sale $699,000 +32.4% $184 / Sq Ft
10/30/2013 10/30/13 Sold $528,000 -4.0% $151 / Sq Ft
07/25/2013 07/25/13 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2013 07/22/13 For Sale $550,000 -- $157 / 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
2023 $17,325 $288,720 $65,730 $222,990
2022 $14,965 $250,300 $62,300 $188,000
2021 $14,337 $239,750 $59,670 $180,080
2020 $13,500 $229,640 $57,150 $172,490
2019 $15,751 $259,000 $54,950 $204,050
2018 $14,930 $244,390 $52,340 $192,050
2017 $14,656 $233,570 $50,020 $183,550
2016 $14,071 $215,650 $46,180 $169,470
2015 $13,827 $199,210 $42,660 $156,550
2014 $13,301 $176,840 $35,200 $141,640
2013 $13,237 $180,450 $35,920 $144,530
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10518704

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-34-403-018