$450,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2015

868 S Swain Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

5% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Room
  • Jackson Elementary School Rated A
  • Mud Room
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of June 2022

Spectacular split-level with sub-basement. Enjoy tons of living space and a large fenced yard in this 4 bedroom/2 full bath Elmhurst with addition. Welcome guests in this grand living room with hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling. Updated kitchen extends into a huge Breakfast Room; Sliding doors give easy access to summer breeze and a patio for entertaining. 2 car attached garage w/ wide mudroom. Storage galore!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Reedy

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #471004409 Listed on: 06/03/2015

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Julie Dolan

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475125078

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Bakas

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #471021419

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,994

Year Built

  • 1961

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Mud Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sub-Basement
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,994

Year Built

1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Estimated Year Built: 1961
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1961

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl, Sub-Basement
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: COMBO, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Mud Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 12X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 9X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Frame, Stone
  • Acreage: 0.21

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: BRYAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 67X140
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0614209019

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8199

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2022
Closed on
Jun 2, 2022
Sold by
Karen D Paulaskas Revocable Trust
Bought by
Desanto Jason and Desanto Emily
Seller's Agent
Robert Bakas
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Susan Hoerster
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
4.17%
Current Estimated Value
$728,078

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$103,078
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%
Original Mortgage
$468,750
Outstanding Balance
$449,589
Interest Rate
5.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$296,874

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2015
Closed on
Jul 12, 2015
Sold by
Depinto Justin A and Depinto Amy E
Bought by
The David M Paulaskas & Karen D Paulask
Seller's Agent
Larry Reedy
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Robert Bakas
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.88%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2013
Sold by
Depinto Justin A and Depinto Amy E
Bought by
Pepinto Justin A and Depinto Amy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,620
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2005
Sold by
Williams Steven L and Williams Jill W
Bought by
Depinto Justin A and Depinto Amy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1998
Sold by
Brinkman Glenn R and Brinkman Mary Gwen
Bought by
Williams Steven L and Williams Jill W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
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 $625,000 Chicago Title
Deed $450,000 Prairie Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $530,000 Ctic
Warranty Deed $228,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $468,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $356,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,620 FHA
Previous Owner $80,200 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $45,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $424,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $220,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $195,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $185,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $190,000 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/10/2022 06/10/22 Sold $625,000 +4.2% $238 / Sq Ft
05/02/2022 05/02/22 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2022 04/25/22 For Sale $600,000 +33.3% $228 / Sq Ft
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Sold $450,000 -5.3% --
06/05/2015 06/05/15 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2015 06/01/15 For Sale $475,000 -- --
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
2023 $11,994 $205,560 $101,110 $104,450
2022 $10,697 $182,410 $97,200 $85,210
2021 $10,432 $177,870 $94,780 $83,090
2020 $10,029 $173,970 $92,700 $81,270
2019 $9,819 $165,400 $88,130 $77,270
2018 $9,563 $160,370 $83,430 $76,940
2017 $9,355 $152,820 $79,500 $73,320
2016 $9,158 $143,960 $74,890 $69,070
2015 $9,068 $134,120 $69,770 $64,350
2014 $8,288 $113,550 $55,380 $58,170
2013 $8,199 $115,150 $56,160 $58,990
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08942374

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-209-019