Welcome to this beautiful Georgian in the highly sought after River Forest Manor neighborhood on one of the nicest blocks in Elmwood Park! This beautiful home boasts many upgrades and features that make it the perfect home. The main level features a large living Room with a gas fireplace, a separate dining Room. A bedroom (in-law) being used as an office with gleaming hardwood floors. The Kitchen includes a breakfast room and Travertine floors. Main floor also includes a sun-room that is warm and inviting! Upstairs includes 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 baths, main bedroom includes a huge walk-in closet with a washer/dryer and a Bath including a walk-in steam shower. Basement is finished on one side with a fireplace, huge cedar closet for storage, nice sized laundry and storage area. Home features several upgrades that include a whole house generator, whole house fan and a sprinkler system. 3 Car Heated Garage and a beautifully landscaped backyard complete that perfect home for your family. Come see this exceptional home today!
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$665,000
1839 N 78th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
4beds
2,268sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
6,869 Square Feet Lot
$746,100 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$3,579 Estimated rent
Home value
$746,100
$694,000 - $806,000
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Gas fireplaceSpacious bedroomsBreakfast roomBeautifully landscaped backyardGleaming hardwood floorsSeparate dining roomTravertine floors
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Listed by:
Aymee Scavone 630-373-6366,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Nicole Gagliardo
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12296677
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s), Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Travertine), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s), Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s), Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,297
- Total interior livable area: 2,268 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 515
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Heated Garage, On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,869 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 X 124.9
Details
- Parcel number: 12363090750000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elmwood Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $293/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $480,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,287
- Date on market: 2/24/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2025 | Sold | $665,000-0.7%$293/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12296677 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2025 | Contingent | $669,900$295/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12296677 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $669,900+127.1%$295/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12296677 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2003 | Sold | $295,000$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,116 +3.1% | $48,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $12,720 +3.5% | $47,999 |
| 2022 | $12,287 +20.9% | $47,999 +45.2% |
| 2021 | $10,162 +2% | $33,049 |
| 2020 | $9,967 +12.2% | $33,049 -9.8% |
| 2019 | $8,885 -15.5% | $36,640 -5% |
| 2018 | $10,514 -13.2% | $38,566 |
| 2017 | $12,107 +24.7% | $38,566 |
| 2016 | $9,707 +11.4% | $38,566 +18.5% |
| 2015 | $8,713 +2.3% | $32,540 |
| 2014 | $8,517 +2.9% | $32,540 |
| 2013 | $8,278 +5.9% | $32,540 -1.2% |
| 2012 | $7,817 +1.7% | $32,932 |
| 2011 | $7,689 +15.5% | $32,932 |
| 2010 | $6,655 -6.7% | $32,932 -12.5% |
| 2009 | $7,136 +4.1% | $37,631 -12% |
| 2008 | $6,856 +9.6% | $42,763 |
| 2007 | $6,258 +13.4% | $42,763 +30.6% |
| 2006 | $5,517 -0.8% | $32,737 |
| 2005 | $5,559 +3% | $32,737 |
| 2004 | $5,397 +3.6% | $32,737 +34.7% |
| 2003 | $5,212 +2.4% | $24,299 |
| 2002 | $5,088 +19.2% | $24,299 |
| 2001 | $4,268 -1.7% | $24,299 +19.1% |
| 2000 | $4,342 +0% | $20,400 |
| 1999 | $4,342 | $20,400 |
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Neighborhood: 60707
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Elmwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Elm Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Elmwood Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Elmwood Elementary School
- Middle: Elm Middle School
- High: Elmwood Elementary 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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