$269,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2019

7941 W Metropole St Elmwood Park, IL 60707

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$207 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Double Oven
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of August 2025

English Cape, Tastefully Remodeled & Impeccable with Character Details Throughout. Open Layout (see Floorplan). Living Room Flows into Dining Room(w/ Gas FP). Beautiful Kitchen with Granite Counters, Sleek Appliances & Quality Cabinetry. Updated 1st Floor Full Bath. 1st Floor Bedroom, Perfect for Guests/Den. 2nd Floor Completely Remodeled(2014-16) with New Master Bedroom w/ Walk-In Closet. New Full Bath with Classic, Claw-foot Tub, Charming 2nd Bedroom & Custom Built-Ins Drawers. New 2nd Floor Windows(14) & Updated 1st Floor. Well-Insulated. Inviting Family Room and Home Office in Lower Level with Faux Wood Flooring(16). Spacious Basement with Functional Laundry, Tons of Storage, Hot Water Tank(15) & Flood Control System. Fantastic Yard with New, Maintenance Free PVC Fence(14), Patio & Raised Garden Bed. Older, 1 1/2 Car Garage Off Alley (as-is). Great Location! Quiet, 1 Block Long Street. Close to Schools & River Grove Metra Station (0.8m). Clients Relocating.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Tinder

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471016625 Listed on: 06/19/2019

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Nichole Dinino

Redfin Corporation License #475150121

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,562

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1943 | 2014

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Workroom
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Fenced Yard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,562

Year Built | Renovated

1943 | 2014

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2014
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1300
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 400
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1943
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2100
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Year Renovated: 2014

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X7, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X08, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Walk In Closet, Workroom, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 8X6, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X09, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 9X7, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1300
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1700
  • Basement Sq Ft: 800
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 800
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 500
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.1293

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 401
  • Elementary School: John Mills Elementary School
  • Middle School: Elm Middle School
  • High School: Elmwood Park High School
  • Junior High Dist: 401

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 44X127
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12251090420000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5288

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2019
Closed on
Sep 2, 2019
Sold by
National Residential Nominee Svcs Inc
Bought by
Shouse Thomas and Shouse Edith
Seller's Agent
Craig Tinder
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nichole Dinino
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$269,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.66%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$131,697
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$222,576

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2019
Closed on
Aug 12, 2019
Sold by
Markle Todd D and Markle Nicole M
Bought by
National Residential Nominee Svcs Inc
Seller's Agent
Craig Tinder
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nichole Dinino
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$269,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$131,697
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$222,576

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2011
Sold by
Petrucci Eric and Petrucci Hristina
Bought by
Markle Todd D and Markle Nicole M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2005
Sold by
Smith Jeffrey S and Smith Cari M
Bought by
Petrucci Eric and Petrucci Hristina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$33,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1995
Sold by
Jone Karen
Bought by
Smith Jeffrey S and Smith Carl M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,477
Interest Rate
7.55%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $269,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $269,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $195,000 Success Title Services Inc
Warranty Deed $333,000 Pntn
Warranty Deed $130,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $33,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $266,400 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $189,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $186,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $164,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $132,413 FHA
Previous Owner $128,477 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $415,000 +9.8% $319 / Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2025 07/31/25 For Sale $378,000 +40.5% $291 / Sq Ft
08/12/2019 08/12/19 Sold $269,000 0.0% $207 / Sq Ft
06/23/2019 06/23/19 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2019 06/19/19 For Sale $269,000 -- $207 / 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 $6,562 $25,848 $7,603 $18,245
2023 $6,337 $25,848 $7,603 $18,245
2022 $6,337 $25,848 $7,603 $18,245
2021 $6,175 $19,770 $5,068 $14,702
2020 $7,174 $19,770 $5,068 $14,702
2019 $5,456 $22,139 $5,068 $17,071
2018 $5,449 $20,219 $4,364 $15,855
2017 $5,288 $20,219 $4,364 $15,855
2016 $5,017 $20,219 $4,364 $15,855
2015 $5,052 $18,883 $3,942 $14,941
2014 $4,938 $18,883 $3,942 $14,941
2013 $5,576 $18,883 $3,942 $14,941
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10423146

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-25-109-042-0000