NOT LISTED FOR SALE

947 S Fern Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $500,000 - $598,813

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,886 Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2019

Last sale price $345,000 $120 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,808/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Detached Garage
  • Jackson Elementary School Rated A
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of July 2019

Terrific Family Home! Cherry Hardwood Floors, Updated Stainless Kitchen and Bathrooms, Family Room w/Fireplace, 4 Large Bedrooms, Finished Sub-Basement, Over sized Garage, Newer Windows Throughout, New Roof 2016. Located within Elmhurst City Limits. Elmhurst Schools, Library, Park District, Police & Fire Services.

Last Listed By

Didi Hanni

Baird & Warner License #475124738 Listed on: 05/16/2019

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,868

Year Built

  • 1975

Lot Details

  • 6,970

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sub-Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

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

$8,868

Year Built

1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Estimated Year Built: 1975
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1975

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 24X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Sub-Basement, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 23X8, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: COMBO, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 23X14, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16X9, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2886
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Other

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.1695

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Special Assessments: U

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 147
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0613217007

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6519.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2019
Closed on
Jul 29, 2019
Sold by
Graham Douglas W and Graham Peggy A
Bought by
Ogilvie Colin
Seller's Agent
Didi Hanni
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Layton
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$374,900
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-7.98%
Total Days on Market
49
Current Estimated Value
$548,203

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$203,203
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.53%
Original Mortgage
$333,485
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2005
Sold by
Kim Young Kyu and Kim Jee Hwan
Bought by
Graham Douglas W and Graham Peggy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1999
Sold by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago
Bought by
Kim Young Kyu and Kim Jee Hwan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,750
Interest Rate
9.89%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ogilvie Colin $345,000 First American Title
Graham Douglas W $466,500 Specialty Title
Kim Young Kyu -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ogilvie Colin $326,312
Closed Ogilvie Colin $333,485
Previous Owner Graham Douglas W $114,500
Previous Owner Graham Douglas $83,000
Previous Owner Graham Douglas W $200,000
Previous Owner Kim Young Kyu $191,250
Previous Owner Kim Young Kyu $191,250
Previous Owner Kim Young Kyu $52,000
Previous Owner Kim Young Kyu $191,250
Previous Owner Kim Young Kyu $165,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2019 07/29/19 Sold $345,000 -8.0% $120 / Sq Ft
07/04/2019 07/04/19 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2019 05/16/19 For Sale $374,900 0.0% $130 / Sq Ft
01/15/2018 01/15/18 Rented $1,975 +1.3% --
01/02/2018 01/02/18 For Rent $1,950 -- --
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 $8,868 $146,070 $78,890 $67,180
2022 $7,312 $120,580 $75,840 $44,740
2021 $7,137 $117,580 $73,950 $43,630
2020 $6,867 $115,000 $72,330 $42,670
2019 $7,843 $127,330 $68,770 $58,560
2018 $7,367 $118,920 $65,120 $53,800
2017 $6,519 $113,320 $62,050 $51,270
2016 $6,356 $106,750 $58,450 $48,300
2015 $6,260 $99,450 $54,450 $45,000
2014 $6,615 $96,840 $43,210 $53,630
2013 $6,551 $98,210 $43,820 $54,390
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10381437

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-13-217-007