$749,000
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851 S Hillcrest Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated payment $5,065/month

Total Views 483
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,210 Sq Ft
$339 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Jefferson Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Christopher Yore

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

Compass

Open House Schedule

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: OpenHouse
  • 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
  • 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
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 749000
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 205

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

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Range of Values:

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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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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 $30,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Open $387,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $62,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $327,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $260,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12035590

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-13-212-010