Welcome to 1845 N 78th Ct in Elmwood Park! Imagine coming home to your curved driveway on a quiet street in River Forest Manor. The soft light hits the custom stone exterior, and there's an easy sense of calm that settles in. This is one of Elmwood Park's true treasures, the largest custom stone ranch in the neighborhood, perfectly set on a wide double lot. Step inside and you're greeted by a slate-floored foyer that opens into a sunlit living room where three oversized picture windows frame the world outside. The hardwood floors carry through the main level, warm and timeless beneath your feet. The large family room with its double wood-burning fireplace set in hand-laid stone feels like the heart of the home, a place for laughter, conversation, and quiet winter nights by the fire. And then there's the kitchen. This is not just a kitchen; it is a mid-century masterpiece designed for the way you live. Stainless steel countertops gleam against iconic St. Charles cabinetry. A 5-burner Wolf cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, double ovens, an additional single oven, and two warming drawers make cooking feel effortless and inspiring. Whether you're preparing a simple breakfast or hosting a dinner for ten, every detail here was built for both beauty and performance. The adjoining dining room, with its terrazzo floors and streams of light, turns every meal into an occasion. At the back of the home, the primary suite offers peace and privacy, with a large bath featuring a walk-in shower and whirlpool tub. Two additional bedrooms, including a guest suite with its own full bath, create space for family, guests, or a home office. A spacious laundry room with built-in storage and a half bath complete the first floor. Downstairs, the fun begins. The basement is one-of-a-kind, a true extension of the home's mid-century charm. Picture this: friends gathered around your very own 1950s-style malt shop, complete with a large bar, full kitchen with an imported Bertazzoni oven, Bosch dishwasher, and all the storage you could ever want. Movie nights in the entertainment area wired for surround sound, or game nights by the gas fireplace in the billiards room. Two offices, a cedar closet, a full bath, and generous storage make this space as functional as it is unforgettable. Outside, the story continues. The double lot gives you room to breathe, to gather, to live. Imagine making pizza in your outdoor stone wood-burning oven while music plays and friends linger around the patio. Flower beds line the yard, and the heated 2.5-car garage includes a toilet and janitor's sink, adding both comfort and convenience. Behind the scenes, everything works as beautifully as it looks: a natural gas generator, multi-zone hot water radiant heat in the floors and ceilings, central air, and leased solar panels. The roof, oversized gutters, and windows were replaced fourteen years ago, offering peace of mind for years to come. This home is not just a place to live; it is a place to experience. A mid-century dream with modern comfort, timeless design, and the kind of spaces that make every moment feel special. The wine fridge and freezer in basement are not included in the sale.
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$750,000
1845 N 78th Ct, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
3beds
3,304sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.32 Acres Lot
$780,200 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$4,043 Estimated rent
Home value
$780,200
$702,000 - $866,000
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Guest suiteGas fireplaceDouble wood-burning fireplaceEntertainment areaFlower bedsTerrazzo floorsPrimary suite
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Arrick Pelton 708-288-9992,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Gabe Caporale, CRB,CRS,GRI,SRES
Caporale Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12498289
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Recreation Room, Game Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Other), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 390 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Slate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 520 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X20
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Office
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1665 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45X37
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Other
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Solar, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Family Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,304 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 124 x 112
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 12363310020000
- Parcel number: 12363310010000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Central Vacuum, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: River Forest Manor
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elmwood Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $355,020
- Annual tax amount: $16,534
- Date on market: 10/22/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Sold | $750,000$227/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Contingent | $750,000$227/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000+20.2%$227/sqft |
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| 3/18/2022 | Sold | $624,000-3.8%$189/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11198602 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2022 | Pending sale | $648,900$196/sqft |
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| 12/31/2021 | Contingent | $648,900$196/sqft |
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| 12/8/2021 | Price change | $648,900-0.2%$196/sqft |
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| 9/23/2021 | Price change | $649,900-1.5%$197/sqft |
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| 9/7/2021 | Price change | $659,900-1.5%$200/sqft |
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| 8/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $669,900-2.9%$203/sqft |
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| 8/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11140482 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2021 | Price change | $689,900-1.4%$209/sqft |
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| 7/20/2021 | Price change | $699,900-2.1%$212/sqft |
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| 7/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $714,900+18.7%$216/sqft |
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| 5/31/2005 | Sold | $602,500$182/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,144 +3.1% | $35,502 +0% |
| 2023 | $9,841 +4.5% | $35,501 |
| 2022 | $9,421 +29.1% | $35,501 +56% |
| 2021 | $7,295 +2.3% | $22,751 |
| 2020 | $7,130 +12.5% | $22,751 -9.6% |
| 2019 | $6,336 +0.8% | $25,155 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $6,285 -5.1% | $22,793 |
| 2017 | $6,626 +5.2% | $22,793 -3% |
| 2016 | $6,300 +11.5% | $23,501 +20.5% |
| 2015 | $5,650 +2.5% | $19,497 |
| 2014 | $5,513 +2.7% | $19,497 |
| 2013 | $5,369 +8% | $19,497 -9.3% |
| 2012 | $4,970 +6.3% | $21,492 |
| 2011 | $4,676 +2.4% | $21,492 |
| 2010 | $4,568 -8% | $21,492 -14.1% |
| 2009 | $4,967 +1.3% | $25,030 -12.8% |
| 2008 | $4,903 +6.6% | $28,706 |
| 2007 | $4,600 +2% | $28,706 +17.6% |
| 2006 | $4,510 -12.3% | $24,417 |
| 2005 | $5,140 +15.8% | $24,417 |
| 2004 | $4,438 +4% | $24,417 +26.4% |
| 2003 | $4,268 +2.4% | $19,318 |
| 2002 | $4,167 +15.1% | $19,318 |
| 2001 | $3,619 -1.6% | $19,318 +23.5% |
| 2000 | $3,676 +7.9% | $15,639 |
| 1999 | $3,406 | $15,639 |
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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: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Elmwood Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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