Opportunity awaits in this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod situated on a 60' x 125' lot in unincorporated Elmhurst! Offering a flexible floor plan and plenty of room to grow, this home features hardwood flooring, two fireplaces-including a cozy wood-burning fireplace upstairs and a gas fireplace in the full basement-and an updated kitchen designed for everyday living. The kitchen boasts 42" cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, and a pantry closet for added storage. Step outside to enjoy the fenced backyard featuring a two-tier deck and hot tub-perfect for relaxing or entertaining family and friends. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or those working from home will appreciate the oversized two-car garage with a semi-finished upper-level space that makes an ideal workshop, studio, home office, or additional flex area. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, major expressways, and all that Elmhurst has to offer, this home offers solid space, great features, and endless potential for buyers looking to update and personalize a property in a desirable location.
New
$325,000
1217 Degener Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
4beds
1,809sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,246/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
10,193 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplace upstairsTwo fireplacesHot tubFenced backyardRecessed lightingOversized two-car garageUpdated kitchen
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Donna Glazer (630)474-4715,
Keller Williams Experience
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12687595
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X19
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X5
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Family Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,708
- Total interior livable area: 1,809 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 646
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Outdoor Hot Tub
Lot
- Size: 10,193 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60X175
Details
- Parcel number: 15191010710000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elmhurst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,144
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2022 | Sold | $290,000$160/sqft |
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| 9/17/2021 | Sold | $290,000+5.5%$160/sqft |
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| 8/15/2021 | Contingent | $274,900$152/sqft |
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| 8/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $274,900+44.7%$152/sqft |
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| 2/2/2016 | Sold | $190,000-5%$105/sqft |
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| 1/5/2016 | Price change | -- |
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| 3/8/2015 | Pending sale | $199,900$111/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #08844256 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $199,900+139.9%$111/sqft |
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| 10/29/1993 | Sold | $83,333$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $29,000 |
| 2023 | $5,866 +28.6% | $29,000 +40.8% |
| 2022 | $4,560 +24.7% | $20,600 |
| 2021 | $3,658 -0.3% | $20,600 |
| 2020 | $3,667 -13.7% | $20,600 -12.9% |
| 2019 | $4,251 -13.4% | $23,639 |
| 2018 | $4,908 +1.8% | $23,639 |
| 2017 | $4,821 +49% | $23,639 +33.5% |
| 2016 | $3,236 +2.3% | $17,712 |
| 2015 | $3,162 +1.9% | $17,712 |
| 2014 | $3,102 -7.3% | $17,712 -12.3% |
| 2013 | $3,347 +2.6% | $20,197 |
| 2012 | $3,262 +3.1% | $20,197 |
| 2011 | $3,165 +26.1% | $20,197 -17.8% |
| 2010 | $2,509 -6.6% | $24,575 |
| 2009 | $2,686 +32.2% | $24,575 -5% |
| 2008 | $2,032 -8.1% | $25,869 +12.8% |
| 2007 | $2,210 +3.4% | $22,925 |
| 2006 | $2,137 -0.4% | $22,925 |
| 2005 | $2,145 +14.2% | $22,925 +52.6% |
| 2004 | $1,877 +1.1% | $15,020 |
| 2003 | $1,858 -10.5% | $15,020 |
| 2002 | $2,075 -0.3% | $15,020 +7.2% |
| 2001 | $2,081 -1.9% | $14,015 |
| 2000 | $2,122 +10.2% | $14,015 |
| 1999 | $1,925 | $14,015 |
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Neighborhood: 60126
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1 mi
- NAProviso West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hillside Elementary School
- Middle: Hillside Elementary School
- High: Proviso West High School
- District: 93
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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