Welcome to 1707 North 78th Ave! This fantastic Elmwood Park brick, two story Colonial home is on the market for the first time in 50+ years and it's ready for the next owner to make it their own. Located in the River Forest Manor section of Elmwood Park, this four-bedroom, three full bath home is spacious with plenty of living space. Situated on a 50' wide lot, 1707 has old world charm with a modern floorplan. It starts with a traditional living room with a broad bay window, that flows into an open kitchen and a family & breakfast room. Kitchen has high end, stainless appliances! There is a tandem, two car attached garage with access to both the alley and the street. Upstairs there is a HUGE primary bedroom that was used as an in-law suite with an adjoining den. There are three other large bedrooms with hardwood flooring and a vintage full hall bath. Newer windows throughout and plaster walls everywhere. Large, private backyard. This home was extremely well built, well cared for, and only needs some updating to be one of the true gems of Elmwood Park. Come see it soon!
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$575,000
1707 N 78th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
4beds
2,270sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$601,500 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$3,548 Estimated rent
Home value
$601,500
$541,000 - $668,000
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Family and breakfast roomPrivate backyardHigh end stainless appliancesOpen kitchenHuge primary bedroom
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Listed by:
Jon Keller 312-388-3443,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Christopher Doyle
RLTR MBA, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12463675
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Other Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Recreation Room, Den
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Den
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X5
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Breakfast Room, Granite Counters), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 207 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 468 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X18
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,277
- Total interior livable area: 2,270 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Tandem, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 125X50
Details
- Parcel number: 12363170730000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Plaster
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
- Major remodel year: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elmwood Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $440,010
- Annual tax amount: $11,309
- Date on market: 9/4/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $575,000-5.7%$253/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12463675 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Pending sale | $610,000$269/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12463675 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2025 | Contingent | $610,000$269/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12463675 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $610,000-2.4%$269/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12463675 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listing removed | $625,000$275/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12408412 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $625,000$275/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12408412 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Contingent | $625,000$275/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12408412 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Price change | $625,000-3.1%$275/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12408412 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $645,000$284/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12408412 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Listing removed | $645,000$284/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12387509 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $645,000$284/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12387509 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,920 -12.3% | $44,001 +0% |
| 2023 | $11,309 +3.6% | $43,999 |
| 2022 | $10,912 +13.8% | $43,999 +36.7% |
| 2021 | $9,585 +1.7% | $32,180 |
| 2020 | $9,426 +6% | $32,180 -13.9% |
| 2019 | $8,896 +17.6% | $37,363 +23.9% |
| 2018 | $7,562 -5.6% | $30,161 -6.6% |
| 2017 | $8,013 -5.4% | $32,276 -7.6% |
| 2016 | $8,471 +19.9% | $34,913 +24.7% |
| 2015 | $7,066 +2.1% | $27,988 |
| 2014 | $6,917 +20.4% | $27,988 +13.3% |
| 2013 | $5,744 -2.8% | $24,711 -11.8% |
| 2012 | $5,913 -3.5% | $28,012 |
| 2011 | $6,130 +5.9% | $28,012 |
| 2010 | $5,787 +16.8% | $28,012 -9.1% |
| 2009 | $4,953 +5.7% | $30,819 -12% |
| 2008 | $4,687 +5.3% | $35,021 |
| 2007 | $4,449 -6% | $35,021 +28% |
| 2006 | $4,733 +7.4% | $27,352 |
| 2005 | $4,405 +2.1% | $27,352 |
| 2004 | $4,315 -4.8% | $27,352 +28% |
| 2003 | $4,532 +2.4% | $21,369 |
| 2002 | $4,425 +21.9% | $21,369 |
| 2001 | $3,629 -1.6% | $21,369 +28% |
| 2000 | $3,690 +8.2% | $16,692 |
| 1999 | $3,411 | $16,692 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60707
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Elmwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Elm Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Elmwood Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Elmwood Elementary School
- Middle: Elm Middle School
- High: Elmwood Park High School
- 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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