RENTED JUL 2, 2025

7526 Arlene Ave Willowbrook, IL 60527

Estimated Value: $411,000 - $535,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,124 Sq Ft
$216/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2021

Last sale price $364,900 $172 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,727/month

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Gower West Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Freshly painted 3-bed, 2.5-bath home in sought-after school district in Prime Willowbrook location-minutes to shopping, dining, Metra, highways, and just 25 min to downtown Chicago. Features include an eat-in kitchen w/ white cabinets, walnut counters & SS appliances, a spacious family room w/ gas fireplace & wet bar, formal dining, and a den perfect for a home office. Main level bedroom + half bath add convenience. Upstairs, the large primary suite offers a jetted tub, separate shower & dual vanity. Second bedroom has its own full bath & large closet. Hardwood floors throughout, ample storage, and oversized fenced yard ideal for entertaining-lawn care included! Brick paver patio entry, laundry/mudroom w/ built-ins. A move-in ready with top-rated schools and unbeatable access-don't miss it!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Hisham Bedeir

Compass License #471020212 Listed on: 06/07/2025

Compass

Last Renter's Agent

Hisham Bedeir

Compass License #471020212 Listed on: 06/07/2025

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949 | Remodeled in 2022

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,124 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Gower West Elementary School
  • Gower Middle School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Spa
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x147

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,400
  • Property Available on 6/7/25
  • Rent includes parking, exterior maintenance, lawn care

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-06-07
  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Rental Price: 3400
  • Security Deposit: 3400
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1949
  • 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2022

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Furnished: No
  • Interior Amenities: Hot Tub, Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 2124
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2124
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2124
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 8.5

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Rent Includes: Parking, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care

Schools

  • Elementary School: Gower West Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Gower Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X147

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2021
Closed on
Jun 29, 2021
Sold by
Schmitz Michelle R
Bought by
Bae Esther
Seller's Agent
Meghan McGlone
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Hisham Bedeir
Compass
Sold Price
$364,900
Current Estimated Value
$459,334

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,434
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.21%
Original Mortgage
$346,655
Outstanding Balance
$314,391
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$144,943

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2006
Sold by
Schmitz Raymond W
Bought by
Schmitz Michelle R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2004
Sold by
Dykstra Dana J and Dykstra Christine A
Bought by
Schmitz Raymond W and Schmitz Michelle R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$241,062
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1996
Sold by
Engelkemier Bobby K and Engelkemier Lavonne J
Bought by
Dykstra Dana J and Dykstra Christine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,650
Interest Rate
6.5%
Source: Public Records
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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
Bae Esther $365,000 Chicago Title
Schmitz Michelle R -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Schmitz Raymond W $279,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Dykstra Dana J $147,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bae Esther $346,655
Previous Owner Schmitz Raymond W $241,062
Previous Owner Dykstra Dana J $139,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Rented $3,500 +2.9% --
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Under Contract -- -- --
06/07/2025 06/07/25 For Rent $3,400 +13.3% --
06/28/2024 06/28/24 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
06/19/2024 06/19/24 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Sold $364,900 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/25/2021 05/25/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/24/2021 05/24/21 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2021 05/23/21 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $364,900 -- $172 / 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 $3,927 $90,070 $45,677 $44,393
2023 $3,745 $82,800 $41,990 $40,810
2022 $3,545 $78,050 $39,580 $38,470
2021 $3,308 $77,160 $39,130 $38,030
2020 $3,260 $75,630 $38,350 $37,280
2019 $3,128 $72,570 $36,800 $35,770
2018 $3,013 $72,450 $36,650 $35,800
2017 $2,977 $69,720 $35,270 $34,450
2016 $2,893 $66,540 $33,660 $32,880
2015 $2,835 $62,600 $31,670 $30,930
2014 $2,649 $58,130 $30,790 $27,340
2013 $2,828 $62,660 $30,650 $32,010
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12387269

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-26-304-012