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$540,000
1521 71st St, Darien, IL 60561
3beds
1,950sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
9,857.63 Square Feet Lot
$559,700 Zestimate®
$277/sqft
$3,242 Estimated rent
Home value
$559,700
$509,000 - $610,000
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Stunning viewsNew fenceHigh-end white cabinetryEnglish windowsCrown moldingLight-filled family roomOpen-concept kitchen
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Listing courtesy of:
Blaine Rada 630-974-6750,
Compass
Bought with:
Jennifer Vande Lune
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12441441
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X23
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Crawl Space,Partial,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,950 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Back of Property
Lot
- Size: 9,857 sqft
- Dimensions: 73 X 135
Details
- Parcel number: 0928200005
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
- Major remodel year: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Darien
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | Sold | $540,000+4%$277/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12441441 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Pending sale | $519,000$266/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12441441 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Contingent | $519,000$266/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12441441 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $519,000+16.6%$266/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12441441 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2021 | Sold | $445,000+4.7%$228/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11009923 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2021 | Contingent | $424,900$218/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11009923 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2021 | Listed for sale | $424,900+26.5%$218/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11009923 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2016 | Sold | $336,000-0.9%$172/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2015 | Pending sale | $339,000$174/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hinsdale Village #09027894 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2015 | Price change | $339,000-2.9%$174/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hinsdale Village #09027894 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2015 | Price change | $349,000-4.4%$179/sqft |
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| 9/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $365,000$187/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hinsdale Village #09027894 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2015 | Pending sale | $365,000$187/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hinsdale Village #09027894 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2015 | Listed for sale | $365,000-4.3%$187/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hinsdale Village #09027894 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2013 | Sold | $381,500+5.2%$196/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2007 | Sold | $362,500+16%$186/sqft |
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| 8/23/2004 | Sold | $312,500$160/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,874 +4.2% | $126,478 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $7,558 +6.9% | $116,270 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $7,072 +3.5% | $108,360 +1.1% |
| 2021 | $6,835 +1.6% | $107,130 +2% |
| 2020 | $6,726 +3.5% | $105,010 |
| 2019 | $6,501 +0.1% | -- |
| 2018 | $6,492 +8.9% | $98,200 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $5,959 +64.6% | $89,500 +61.7% |
| 2016 | $3,620 -40% | $55,350 -34.4% |
| 2015 | $6,034 +1.4% | $84,340 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $5,951 +3.2% | $82,000 +0.5% |
| 2013 | $5,766 +3% | $81,620 -4.3% |
| 2012 | $5,600 -2% | $85,290 -10.8% |
| 2011 | $5,716 +1.2% | $95,610 -6.1% |
| 2010 | $5,649 +3.1% | $101,790 -5.2% |
| 2009 | $5,477 +1.6% | $107,420 |
| 2008 | $5,392 +5.6% | $107,420 +5.9% |
| 2007 | $5,105 +6.4% | $101,440 +10.2% |
| 2006 | $4,799 +3.5% | $92,040 +7.6% |
| 2005 | $4,638 +2% | $85,520 +7% |
| 2004 | $4,548 +2.7% | $79,920 +10% |
| 2003 | $4,428 +0.6% | $72,660 +3.5% |
| 2002 | $4,403 +2.4% | $70,190 +6.8% |
| 2001 | $4,301 +2.1% | $65,750 +3.5% |
| 2000 | $4,212 | $63,530 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60561
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lace Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Eisenhower Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Community H S Dist 99 - South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lace Elementary School
- Middle: Eisenhower Junior High School
- High: South High School
- District: 61
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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- Illinois
- DuPage County
- Darien
- 60561
- 1521 71st St
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