$625,000
SOLD JUN 10, 2022

868 S Swain Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,626 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$238 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mud Room
  • Jackson Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wine Refrigerator

About This Home

As of June 2022

Move-in ready! 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with neutral colors throughout. Welcoming Foyer leads you into the living room with lots of natural light. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Family meals are a cinch in this gorgeous, open kitchen. Enjoy hanging out and talking about everyone's day in the dining area. And the built in area is perfect for office work or homework. 6 easy steps to 2nd level to the 3 bedrooms and full bath updated in May 2020. Lower level has so much to offer. Family room for a place to hang out, play video games or watch movies, 4th bedroom, and Full bath updated March 2021! SO MUCH SPACE including a BASEMENT! There is a room for an office, separate storage room, laundry with front loaders, pedestals and utility sink and ANOTHER room for a workshop, crafts etc! Love to entertain outside? Great patio area off of sliding glass doors and separate cemented area to set up tables and games. Large fenced yard is perfect for pets and play area. AND there is a mud room for shoes, drying off pets from the spring rain and a place to keep your Costco purchases in the closet pantry. Store your mower, ladders, etc in the shed (2018) instead of the attached garage. Recent updates: Lower level family room & bedroom have new carpet (2022), Hot Water Heater (2021), Sump Pump (2016). Windows (2008), Tear off roof, furnace, A/C, Electrical Panel (2005). Top-ranked schools, Prairie Path, close to shopping & dining, close to train, centrally located to Chicago & airport. Ask us about the Special Financing Program with No Lender Costs and Money Back at Closing so you save Thousands of Dollars! AGENTS AND/OR PERSPECTIVE BUYERS EXPOSED TO COVID 19 OR WITH A COUGH OR FEVER ARE NOT TO ENTER THE HOME UNTIL THEY RECEIVE MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Bakas

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #471021419 Listed on: 04/25/2022

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Hoerster

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475128127

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,029

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 139x66
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,626 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,029

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bi-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1961
  • 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): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 2626
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Den, Mud Room, Storage, Workshop
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1466
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 600000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Jackson Elementary School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Bryan Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 139X66
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10029.32
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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: 11347517

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-209-019