$774,500
SOLD OCT 10, 2025

851 S Hillcrest Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,210 Sq Ft
7,479 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$350 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Jefferson Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of October 2025

Nestled in the highly desirable Blue Ribbon Jefferson school neighborhood of southeast Elmhurst, this meticulously renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers modern comfort and thoughtful updates throughout. Upon entering the new front door, you'll be greeted by a spacious living room showcasing beautiful hardwood floors and new windows that flood the space with natural light. The home features a separate dining room perfect for entertaining, while the well-appointed kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, a convenient breakfast bar, and an eating area. A sliding glass door from the kitchen opens to a patio, ideal for outdoor grilling and dining. The generous family room centers around a cozy fireplace and provides access through sliding glass doors to the fully fenced and professionally landscaped large backyard-perfect for relaxation and recreation. The primary bedroom features an updated en-suite master bathroom. Two additional well-sized bedrooms share a beautifully renovated full bathroom. Finished lower level with new carpeting. Convenient first-floor laundry room. Attached two-car garage for secure parking and storage. This exceptional home is walking distance to Butterfield Park with quick access to Jefferson (K-5),Visitation (PreK-8),Smalley Pool/Park,The IL Prairie Path, the York/Vallette Business District, to all Chicagoland highways (88/290/294) and Oak Brook Mall.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Yore

Compass License #475132668 Listed on: 08/27/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Valerie Grohe

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475141499

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,809

Year Built

  • Built in 1963 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • 7,479 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x119
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,210 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dormer Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Jefferson Elementary School
  • Bryan Middle School
  • York Community High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,809

Year Built

Built in 1963 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Age: 61-70 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: 2020
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2210
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Jefferson Elementary School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Bryan Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1717
  • Lot Dimensions: 70X119
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 11809.24
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2025
Closed on
Sep 30, 2025
Sold by
Hogan Brian M and Hogan Jean M
Bought by
Chabus Ryan and Youkhana Heather
Seller's Agent
Christopher Yore
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Valerie Grohe
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$774,500
Premium/Discount to List
$25,500
3.4%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-37.10%
Original Mortgage
$619,600
Outstanding Balance
$619,600
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$116,397

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2016
Closed on
Jul 18, 2016
Sold by
Papageorgiou George and Papageorgiou Marylou
Bought by
Hogan Brian M and Hogan Jean M
Seller's Agent
Joan McInerney
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Yore
Compass
List Price
$455,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.58%
Original Mortgage
$387,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2006
Sold by
Baumgarten Judy
Bought by
Papageorgiou George and Papgeorgiou Marylou

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $774,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $430,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Warranty Deed $490,000 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $619,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $387,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $260,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/10/2025 10/10/25 Sold $774,500 +3.4% $350 / Sq Ft
08/31/2025 08/31/25 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $749,000 +74.2% $339 / Sq Ft
07/18/2016 07/18/16 Sold $430,000 -5.5% $195 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/29/2016 05/29/16 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2016 03/29/16 For Sale $455,000 -- $206 / 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 $11,809 $203,952 $97,661 $106,291
2023 $10,964 $188,600 $90,310 $98,290
2022 $10,630 $181,300 $86,820 $94,480
2021 $10,367 $176,790 $84,660 $92,130
2020 $9,966 $172,910 $82,800 $90,110
2019 $9,756 $164,390 $78,720 $85,670
2018 $9,127 $153,320 $74,540 $78,780
2017 $8,926 $146,100 $71,030 $75,070
2016 $8,738 $137,630 $66,910 $70,720
2015 $8,650 $128,210 $62,330 $65,880
2014 $9,419 $128,230 $49,460 $78,770
2013 $9,317 $130,040 $50,160 $79,880
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12035590

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-13-212-010