$430,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2025

959 S Fern Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,268 Sq Ft
1976 Built

Recently Sold

$190 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Central Air
  • Jackson Elementary School Rated A
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! THIS 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH HOME IS LOCATED IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER NEIGHBORHOOD AND OFFERS INCREDIBLE POTENTIAL FOR THE RIGHT BUYER. WITH SPACIOUS LAYOUT AND SOLID BONES, THIS HOME IS PERFECT FOR THOSE LOOKING TO CUSTOMIZE AND CREATE THEIR DREAM SPACE WHILE BUILDING SWEAT EQUITY. FEATURES INCLUDE A FUNCTIONAL FLOOR PLAN, GENEROUS BEDROOM SIZES, AND A LARGE YARD IDEAL FOR ENTERTAINING AND RELAXING. HOME NEEDS WORK -BRING YOUR VISION AND MAKE IT SHINE. PRICED TO SELL AND FULL OF POSSIBILITIES. BEING SOLD AS IS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Kaforski

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475148979 Listed on: 05/30/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Strung

Spartan Residential License #471000592

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,098

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 148

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,268 Sq Ft Home
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,098

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 2268
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1939
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 474900
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 148
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8098
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Zellman Mary Lou and Zellman Andrew
Bought by
Spartan Exchange Llc
Seller's Agent
Joseph Kaforski
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eric Strung
Spartan Residential
List Price
$474,900
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-9.45%
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
$453,642

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,642
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1997
Sold by
Harris Bank Palatine
Bought by
Zellman Ronald S and Zellman Mary Lou

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,000
Interest Rate
9.5%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $430,000 None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed -- Mid America Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $163,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $430,000 -9.5% $190 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $474,900 -- $209 / 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 $8,772 $161,551 $85,301 $76,250
2023 $8,098 $149,390 $78,880 $70,510
2022 $8,041 $143,610 $75,830 $67,780
2021 $7,832 $140,030 $73,940 $66,090
2020 $7,521 $136,960 $72,320 $64,640
2019 $7,344 $130,220 $68,760 $61,460
2018 $6,829 $121,230 $65,090 $56,140
2017 $6,660 $115,530 $62,030 $53,500
2016 $6,495 $108,840 $58,440 $50,400
2015 $6,397 $101,390 $54,440 $46,950
2014 $7,901 $113,530 $43,210 $70,320
2013 $8,197 $115,130 $43,820 $71,310
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joseph Kaforski

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Joseph Kaforski

    @ Properties

    (630) 205-2144

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Joseph Kaforski
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  • Eric Strung

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Eric Strung

    Spartan Residential

    (773) 218-0876

    6 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Eric Strung
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12376218

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-13-217-010

Illinois DuPage County Elmhurst 60126

959 S Fern Ave, Elmhurst, IL

This home is located at 959 S Fern Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 and is currently priced at $430,000, approximately $189 per square foot. This property was built in 1976. 959 S Fern Ave is a home located in DuPage County with nearby schools including Jackson Elementary School, Bryan Middle School, and York Community High School.

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