$355,000
SOLD JUN 11, 2021

7946 W Birchdale Ave Elmwood Park, IL 60707

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,675 Sq Ft
1929 Built

Recently Sold

$212 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sitting Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2025

AN ABSOLUTE CHARM! THIS GORGEOUS GIANT BUNGALOW IS READY FOR YOUR FAMILY TO ENJOY. IN THE HEART OF ELMWOOD PARK, FEATURING ALL AMENITIES OF CONTEMPORARY LIVING. PROPERTY FEATURES BEAUTIFUL REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORING, NEWER WINDOWS/ BOW WINDOW, ELECTRIC, PLUMBING FIXTURES, KITCHEN CABINETRY, SS APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, NEW WOODED FENCE FOR ADDED PRIVACY, BEAUTIFUL NEW BRICK PATIO! ENCLOSED SUNROOM EXTENSION AND MASTER SUITE WITH W/I CLOSET AND FULL BATH THAT SET IT APART FROM THE OTHERS! LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO THE METRA STOP, ELMWOOD PARK H.S., OAK PARK COUNTRY CLUB, STOREFRONTS, AND RESTAURANTS. DON'T MISS OUT, THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME WON'T LAST.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Miguel Torres

Midwest America Realty, Inc. License #475126590 Listed on: 04/15/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Isaac Torres

IT Group Real Estate LLC License #471021457

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,423

Year Built

  • Built in 1929 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 25x125
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,675 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Sitting Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,423

Year Built

Built in 1929 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 950
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1675
  • Room Type: Sitting Room, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2625
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1675
  • Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1675
  • Total Sq Ft: 1675
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 325
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1350

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 375000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: 2 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 401

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7423.44
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Rivera Lucas A and Rivera Deliz E
Bought by
Mulligan John and Mulligan Julianna
Seller's Agent
Isaac Torres
IT Group Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Christine Gordon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$393,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
2.08%
Views
65

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.79%
Original Mortgage
$313,600
Outstanding Balance
$313,600
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$82,919

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2021
Closed on
Jun 10, 2021
Sold by
Limeira Roberto Da Silva
Bought by
Rivera Lucas and Rivera Deliza
Seller's Agent
Miguel Torres
Midwest America Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Isaac Torres
IT Group Real Estate LLC
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.54%
Original Mortgage
$348,570
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2019
Closed on
Feb 1, 2020
Sold by
Ortiz Adriel
Bought by
Limeira Roberto Da Silva
Seller's Agent
Isaac Torres
IT Group Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Duncan
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$295,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.70%
Original Mortgage
$289,656
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2018
Closed on
Dec 5, 2018
Sold by
Apex National Real Estate Llc
Bought by
Ortiz Adriel
Seller's Agent
Matthew Arminio
247 Brokers, LLC
Buyer's Agent
The Galarza Team
Century 21 New Beginnings
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$294,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-1.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.29%
Original Mortgage
$279,300
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 12, 2017
Closed on
Jan 5, 2018
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Apex National Real Estate Llc
Seller's Agent
Vince Sergio
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Kersjes
Mark Allen Realty
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-4.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
45.33%
Original Mortgage
$253,800
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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
Warranty Deed $393,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $355,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $295,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $294,000 Chicago Title
Deed $210,000 Chicago Title Land Trust Com
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $313,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,705 FHA
Previous Owner $10,226 FHA
Previous Owner $348,570 New Conventional
Previous Owner $289,656 FHA
Previous Owner $279,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $253,800 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $393,000 +2.1% $235 / Sq Ft
05/18/2025 05/18/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $385,000 +8.5% $230 / Sq Ft
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Sold $355,000 -5.3% $212 / Sq Ft
05/03/2021 05/03/21 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2021 04/15/21 For Sale $375,000 +27.1% $224 / Sq Ft
02/03/2020 02/03/20 Sold $295,000 0.0% $176 / Sq Ft
12/30/2019 12/30/19 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2019 11/08/19 For Sale $295,000 +0.3% $176 / Sq Ft
12/06/2018 12/06/18 Sold $294,000 -2.0% $176 / Sq Ft
10/11/2018 10/11/18 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2018 09/19/18 For Sale $299,900 +42.8% $179 / Sq Ft
01/12/2018 01/12/18 Sold $210,000 -4.5% $125 / Sq Ft
12/19/2017 12/19/17 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2017 12/12/17 For Sale $219,900 -- $131 / 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 $9,589 $35,000 $5,373 $29,627
2023 $9,274 $35,000 $5,373 $29,627
2022 $9,274 $35,000 $5,373 $29,627
2021 $8,538 $22,731 $3,582 $19,149
2020 $8,249 $22,731 $3,582 $19,149
2019 $7,423 $25,455 $3,582 $21,873
2018 $7,582 $23,351 $3,084 $20,267
2017 $1,020 $23,351 $3,084 $20,267
2016 $5,399 $23,351 $3,084 $20,267
2015 $1,819 $19,655 $2,786 $16,869
2014 $1,736 $19,655 $2,786 $16,869
2013 $1,733 $19,655 $2,786 $16,869
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11054748

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-25-300-036-0000