River Forest Manor - Charming English Brick Home! This beautifully maintained English Brick residence offers timeless character with modern updates throughout. The inviting living room features a lovely bay window and a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. Enjoy gatherings in the separate formal dining room, conveniently located off the updated kitchen with granite countertops. The first floor includes a bedroom and a half bath, ideal for guests or flexible use. An elegant oak staircase leads to two spacious second-floor bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. The finished basement provides even more living space, featuring a large family room with new laminate flooring, a full bathroom, ample storage, laundry area, and an outside entrance for added convenience. Step outside to a large pergola-covered deck overlooking a nicely sized, fenced backyard-perfect for entertaining or quiet enjoyment. A two-car detached garage completes this wonderful home.
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$463,500
1622 N 78th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
3beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
4,250 Square Feet Lot
$478,800 Zestimate®
$309/sqft
$3,116 Estimated rent
Home value
$478,800
$431,000 - $531,000
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Cozy wood-burning fireplaceTwo spacious second-floor bedroomsNicely sized fenced backyardTwo-car detached garageLovely bay windowAmple storageElegant oak staircase
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Listed by:
Gabe Caporale, CRB,CRS,GRI,SRES 708-473-7334,
Caporale Realty Group
Bought with:
DiAne Boese
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12524936
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room-Lower Level, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Screens, Blinds, Some Tilt-In Windows
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 4,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34x125
Details
- Parcel number: 12363250450000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elmwood Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $309/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $330,010
- Annual tax amount: $9,261
- Date on market: 12/1/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2026 | Sold | $463,500-1.4%$309/sqft |
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| 12/20/2025 | Contingent | $469,900$313/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $469,900+24.5%$313/sqft |
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| 7/20/2021 | Sold | $377,500+59.6%$252/sqft |
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| 2/17/2015 | Sold | $236,500-4.6%$158/sqft |
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| 1/12/2015 | Pending sale | $248,000$165/sqft |
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| 11/6/2014 | Price change | $248,000-1.6%$165/sqft |
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| 11/5/2014 | Listed for sale | $252,000$168/sqft |
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| 10/3/2014 | Listing removed | $252,000$168/sqft |
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| 8/23/2014 | Price change | $252,000-1.2%$168/sqft |
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| 8/6/2014 | Price change | $255,000-1.1%$170/sqft |
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| 7/22/2014 | Price change | $257,900-0.8%$172/sqft |
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| 7/17/2014 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 7/3/2014 | Price change | $259,900-1.9%$173/sqft |
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| 6/27/2014 | Listed for sale | $264,900-15.9%$177/sqft |
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| 6/7/2014 | Listed for rent | $2,000+11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 12/26/2013 | Listing removed | $1,800$1/sqft |
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| 11/12/2013 | Price change | $1,800-10%$1/sqft |
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| 12/22/2012 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 1/19/2012 | Listing removed | $315,000$210/sqft |
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| 11/13/2010 | Listed for sale | $315,000-16.7%$210/sqft |
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| 5/23/2008 | Listing removed | $378,000$252/sqft |
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| 3/5/2008 | Listed for sale | $378,000+62.2%$252/sqft |
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| 6/3/2003 | Sold | $233,000$155/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,262 -7.3% | $33,001 +0% |
| 2023 | $9,986 +3.1% | $32,999 |
| 2022 | $9,690 +14.8% | $32,999 +27.9% |
| 2021 | $8,439 +2.5% | $25,799 |
| 2020 | $8,236 +12.2% | $25,799 -9.8% |
| 2019 | $7,341 +10.8% | $28,603 +19.9% |
| 2018 | $6,628 +3.1% | $23,849 |
| 2017 | $6,427 +6.3% | $23,849 |
| 2016 | $6,045 +9.5% | $23,849 +16.9% |
| 2015 | $5,523 +2.3% | $20,400 |
| 2014 | $5,398 +2.9% | $20,400 |
| 2013 | $5,248 -22.2% | $20,400 -29% |
| 2012 | $6,742 +6.1% | $28,746 |
| 2011 | $6,355 +13.2% | $28,746 |
| 2010 | $5,613 -7.9% | $28,746 -12.9% |
| 2009 | $6,097 +5.1% | $33,016 -12% |
| 2008 | $5,800 +11.4% | $37,519 |
| 2007 | $5,205 +19.7% | $37,519 +61% |
| 2006 | $4,350 +7.4% | $23,300 |
| 2005 | $4,049 +9% | $23,300 |
| 2004 | $3,714 -10.8% | $23,300 +17.8% |
| 2003 | $4,165 +108.1% | $19,787 |
| 2002 | $2,002 -17.6% | $19,787 |
| 2001 | $2,429 -0.3% | $19,787 +27.8% |
| 2000 | $2,436 +0% | $15,480 |
| 1999 | $2,436 | $15,480 |
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Neighborhood: 60707
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Elmwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Elm Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Elmwood Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 401
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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