$520,000
SOLD SEP 9, 2025

654 Elder Ln Deerfield, IL 60015

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,365 Sq Ft
1948 Built

Recently Sold

$381 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Kipling Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • Built-In Features

About This Home

As of September 2025

Nestled in the highly sought-after Northeast section of Deerfield, this picturesque Midwest Cape-Cod looks like a home right out of storybook! The lush greenery and climbing ivy add character to this home that has timeless charm. Elder Lane is a quiet little street just a few blocks from downtown Deerfield. When you stepped on its front path and opened the front door, it felt like the house seems to say, "Welcome home!" This move-in-ready house offers lots of natural light, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. The kitchen is a happy space with exquisite white cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and stunning stainless appliances. This kitchen would make put a smile on any cook or baker's face! Upstairs, you'll find perfectly sized bedrooms, each offering its own unique charm. The primary bedroom offers a huge walk-in closet. On the main level, it offers a living room as a cozy retreat, nice size dining room plus the 3rd bedroom on the main level could be utilized as den or home office. But the perks don't stop there-this home features full finished basement with a basement bedroom AND full bathroom, adding valuable extra space! YES, there are FULL bathrooms on EVERY level of this home. Step outside on to the lovely stone patio to enjoy the backyard for entertaining or relaxing in the shade. You will be only blocks from downtown but still feels private and tucked away. The 2 1/2 detached car garage provides plenty of space for your cars PLUS extra storage! Located in downtown Deerfield just steps to the Metra train, shopping, dining, Farmers' Market, library, parks and more, this home truly offers the best of Deerfield living. This very much-loved home has new roof in 2023,completely gutted new kitchen in 2022 and many more improvements (please see feature sheet) With easy access to Route 41 and tri-state I-294, commuting is a breeze. Don't miss your chance to own this dollhouse in an unbeatable location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Renee Devedjian

Baird & Warner License #475102364 Listed on: 07/25/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Deb Baker

Compass License #475168459

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 150
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,365 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Schools

  • Kipling Elementary School
  • Alan B Shepard Middle School
  • Deerfield High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,529

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Quartz Counters
  • LivingArea: 1365
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 780

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kipling Elementary School
  • High School: Deerfield
  • Middle/Junior School: Alan B Shepard Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 150
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9529
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2025
Closed on
Sep 4, 2025
Sold by
Lacorte Marlo
Bought by
Corey Hong Trust and Anna Pizarro Trust
Seller's Agent
Renee Devedjian
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Deb Baker
Compass
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
9.47%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$518,181

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,819
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.09%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Outstanding Balance
$319,718
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$198,463

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2019
Sold by
Minster Riley
Bought by
Lacorte Marlo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2002
Sold by
Hoffman Cynthia L
Bought by
Lacorte Marlo and Minster Riley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $520,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $285,000 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Sold $520,000 +9.5% $381 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Sale $475,000 -- $348 / 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 $9,529 $113,853 $43,166 $70,687
2023 $10,588 $109,264 $41,426 $67,838
2022 $10,588 $117,769 $44,496 $73,273
2021 $9,981 $113,545 $42,900 $70,645
2020 $9,599 $113,784 $42,990 $70,794
2019 $9,385 $113,591 $42,917 $70,674
2018 $9,310 $117,252 $45,489 $71,763
2017 $9,237 $116,878 $45,344 $71,534
2016 $8,976 $112,458 $43,629 $68,829
2015 $8,779 $105,664 $40,993 $64,671
2014 $9,249 $109,513 $41,285 $68,228
2012 $9,030 $108,547 $40,921 $67,626
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12418675

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-28-311-017