$690,000
SOLD OCT 31, 2025

817 Merry Ln Oak Brook, IL 60523

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,992 Sq Ft
0.8 Acres

Recently Sold

$346 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Mature Trees
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Stella May Swartz Elementary School Rated A-
  • Den
  • Fireplace

About This Home

As of October 2025

Tucked away in the highly sought-after Merry Lane subdivision, this unique home offers the perfect blend of nature, privacy, and convenience. Situated on a serene 0.8-acre lot with Salt Creek gently winding through the rear of the property, you'll enjoy mature trees, open space, and a peaceful cul-de-sac setting, all just minutes from world-class shopping and dining at Oakbrook Center. Inside, the home features a distinctive layout with 3 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, and a dramatic step-down family room boasting soaring ceilings and a cozy fireplace. A large screened-in porch invites you to relax and take in the tranquil views of the surrounding nature, your own private retreat. Whether you're entertaining or simply enjoying a quiet morning, this home offers a one-of-a-kind lifestyle. Sold As-Is. An exceptional opportunity to own in a premier location with endless potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristy Sreenan

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #475163207 Listed on: 09/18/2025

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Last Buyer's Agent

Whitney Wilson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475196867

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,861

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.8 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 10.1x34.3
  • Waterfront
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,992 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • Stella May Swartz Elementary Sch
  • John E Albright Middle School
  • Willowbrook High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • Merry Lane Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,861

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Merry Lane
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1992
  • Room Type: Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Stella May Swartz Elementary Sch
  • High School: Willowbrook High School
  • Middle/Junior School: John E Albright Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.8
  • Lot Dimensions: 10.1x34.3
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7861
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2025
Closed on
Oct 31, 2025
Sold by
Thein George P
Bought by
Jirsa Lilian
Seller's Agent
Kristy Sreenan
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Buyer's Agent
Whitney Wilson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
6.15%
Views
7

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.09%
Original Mortgage
$517,500
Outstanding Balance
$517,500
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,616

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2018
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Thein George P and Thein Carolyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,500
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $690,000 First American Title
Deed -- Greater Illinois Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $517,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $412,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 Sold $690,000 +6.2% $346 / Sq Ft
09/27/2025 09/27/25 For Sale $650,000 -- $326 / 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 $7,861 $178,247 $131,066 $47,181
2023 $6,905 $164,830 $121,200 $43,630
2022 $6,512 $158,440 $116,500 $41,940
2021 $6,628 $154,500 $113,600 $40,900
2020 $6,512 $151,110 $111,110 $40,000
2019 $6,257 $143,670 $105,640 $38,030
2018 $6,310 $140,000 $100,000 $40,000
2017 $7,648 $166,000 $130,070 $35,930
2016 $8,068 $175,720 $122,530 $53,190
2015 $7,912 $163,700 $114,150 $49,550
2014 $9,060 $181,980 $139,020 $42,960
2013 $8,859 $184,540 $140,980 $43,560
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12475491

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-23-209-010