Don't miss this beautifully updated 3-bed, 2-bath ranch located less than a mile from vibrant downtown Palatine, Metra, parks, and top-rated schools. Step into a bright living room featuring crown molding, recessed lighting, and wood laminate flooring. The kitchen is updated with white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a tiled backsplash, and an eat-in area with sliding doors leading to the fully fenced backyard. A separate family room offers a cozy stone fireplace, and another set of sliding doors for easy outdoor access. Both bathrooms are tastefully renovated with quartz vanities and classic tile finishes. Enjoy the convenience of an oversized 2.5-car garage and a large backyard shed, perfect for extra storage or hobbies. Recent updates include: new roof (2020), windows and sliding doors (2021), furnace and A/C (2018), water heater (2018), French drain system (2019), radon mitigation system (2019), and new carpet (2025). Move-in ready and packed with smart upgrades in an unbeatable location!
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$435,000
256 N Elmwood Ave, Palatine, IL 60074
3beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
8,402 Square Feet Lot
$463,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,094 Estimated rent
Home value
$463,800
$413,000 - $519,000
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Cozy stone fireplaceClassic tile finishesRecessed lightingCrown moldingQuartz countertopsWood laminate flooringStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Matthew Diehl 773-710-8818,
Compass
Bought with:
Gina Lepore
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12381961
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,402 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 52X51X101X69X95
Details
- Parcel number: 02144190150000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Winston Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Palatine
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $245,270
- Annual tax amount: $6,204
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $435,000+6.4% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12381961 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Pending sale | $409,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12381961 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2025 | Contingent | $409,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12381961 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $409,000+46.1% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12381961 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2019 | Sold | $280,000-3.1% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10165004 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2019 | Pending sale | $289,000 |
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| 1/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $289,000+44.9% |
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| 5/11/2018 | Listing removed | $199,477 |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,540 +5.4% | $24,527 +1% |
| 2023 | $6,205 +3.9% | $24,274 |
| 2022 | $5,973 +14.5% | $24,274 +25.2% |
| 2021 | $5,214 -15.9% | $19,385 |
| 2020 | $6,202 +0.2% | $19,385 -10.2% |
| 2019 | $6,191 +10% | $21,587 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $5,626 +1.6% | $21,538 |
| 2017 | $5,538 +2.6% | $21,538 |
| 2016 | $5,399 +18% | $21,538 +23% |
| 2015 | $4,576 +0.9% | $17,515 |
| 2014 | $4,537 +3% | $17,515 |
| 2013 | $4,403 -21.5% | $17,515 -16.2% |
| 2012 | $5,607 +24.7% | $20,913 |
| 2011 | $4,498 +2.1% | $20,913 |
| 2010 | $4,405 +20.6% | $20,913 -24.2% |
| 2009 | $3,653 -13.5% | $27,605 -5% |
| 2008 | $4,223 +17.6% | $29,058 |
| 2007 | $3,591 -5.3% | $29,058 +39.4% |
| 2006 | $3,793 +6.8% | $20,839 |
| 2005 | $3,552 +4.7% | $20,839 |
| 2004 | $3,395 -1.4% | $20,839 +19.8% |
| 2003 | $3,442 +3.3% | $17,389 |
| 2002 | $3,333 +22.3% | $17,389 |
| 2001 | $2,726 +1.5% | $17,389 +23.8% |
| 2000 | $2,685 +2% | $14,051 |
| 1999 | $2,632 | $14,051 |
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Neighborhood: 60074
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Virginia Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Winston Campus Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Palatine High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Palatine High School
- District: 15
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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