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$1,565,000
281 E Vallette St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
5beds
5,358sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
0.26 Acres Lot
$1,561,700 Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$7,403 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,561,700
$1.48M - $1.64M
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Listed by:
Betsy Stavropoulos 630-209-7741,
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Bought with:
Paraskevi Monogios
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12578976
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Office, Tandem Room, Game Room, Family Room, Exercise Room, Screened Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bar entertainment
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X19
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Granite Counters), Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Slate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,790
- Total interior livable area: 5,358 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,790
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 60 X 187
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 0612303022
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elmhurst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $292/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $403,038
- Annual tax amount: $23,807
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $1,565,000+1%$292/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12578976 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,550,000$289/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12578976 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Contingent | $1,550,000$289/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12578976 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000+89%$289/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12578976 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2003 | Sold | $820,000+134.3%$153/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2002 | Sold | $350,000$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,807 +7.5% | $403,038 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $22,141 +3.6% | $372,700 +4% |
| 2022 | $21,361 +2.5% | $358,270 +2.6% |
| 2021 | $20,842 +4% | $349,360 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $20,045 +2.1% | $341,710 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $19,642 -5% | $324,880 -4.3% |
| 2018 | $20,668 +2.1% | $339,620 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $20,238 +2% | $323,630 +6.1% |
| 2016 | $19,840 +0.8% | $304,880 +7.3% |
| 2015 | $19,678 +1.6% | $284,030 +10.4% |
| 2014 | $19,366 +1.1% | $257,300 -1.4% |
| 2013 | $19,149 +2.6% | $260,930 -6.2% |
| 2012 | $18,663 +5.1% | $278,090 -7.9% |
| 2011 | $17,763 +2.2% | $301,940 -6.9% |
| 2010 | $17,388 +4.2% | $324,440 -6.8% |
| 2009 | $16,691 +6.2% | $348,110 |
| 2008 | $15,710 +5% | $348,110 +8.8% |
| 2007 | $14,964 -1% | $319,950 +4% |
| 2006 | $15,116 +3.9% | $307,790 +6.9% |
| 2005 | $14,551 +10.3% | $287,920 +6.3% |
| 2004 | $13,193 +135.5% | $270,850 +493.8% |
| 2003 | $5,603 +48.1% | $45,610 -35.4% |
| 2002 | $3,783 +7.2% | $70,600 +8.7% |
| 2001 | $3,530 +3.4% | $64,920 +5.2% |
| 2000 | $3,414 | $61,710 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60126
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Sandburg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10York Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jefferson Elementary School
- Middle: Edison Elementary School
- High: York Community High School
- District: 205
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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- Illinois
- DuPage County
- Elmhurst
- 60126
- 281 E Vallette St
