Exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home in Elmhurst's sought-after Tuxedo Park neighborhood. Proudly owned by the same family since 1996, this home was thoughtfully reimagined with plans designed by architect Frank Lucchese and a substantial renovation, including a second-floor addition, expertly completed by the highly respected Dan Wangler Construction in 2007-a name synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and quality throughout Elmhurst. The thoughtfully designed floor plan is ideal for today's lifestyle, offering four generously sized bedrooms upstairs, including a gorgeous, recently renovated primary suite bath and a spacious second-floor laundry room. The main level features formal living and dining rooms, a welcoming family room, an eat-in kitchen, a full bath, and a private office with a closet that can easily serve as a fifth bedroom-perfect for guests, multigenerational living, or convenient first-floor living. The partially finished basement adds valuable living space while offering abundant storage and outstanding potential for future expansion. A beautifully landscaped backyard with a large deck, expansive green space, and a detached two-car garage creates the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining, or everyday enjoyment. Ideally located just one block from the scenic Illinois Prairie Path and near the heart of Elmhurst, this home offers easy access to downtown Elmhurst, the Metra, York Community High School, Elmhurst University, parks, shopping, dining, and more.
Contingent
$860,000
605 S Fern Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
4beds
2,284sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
9,600 Square Feet Lot
$832,600 Zestimate®
$377/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached two-car garageThoughtfully designed floor planBeautifully landscaped backyardWelcoming family roomAbundant storageEat-in kitchenExpansive green space
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Listed by:
Tim Schiller 630-373-6202,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Molly Radoha 630-408-3069,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12696279
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X24
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Oven
Features
- Quartz Counters
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,198
- Total interior livable area: 2,284 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 645
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60X160
Details
- Parcel number: 0612409005
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Fiber Cement, Cement Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
- Major remodel year: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elmhurst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $377/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,373
- Annual tax amount: $12,170
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$832,600
$791,000 - $874,000
$4,379/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Contingent | $860,000$377/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12696279 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $860,000+366.1%$377/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12696279 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/1996 | Sold | $184,500$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,714 +7.7% | $202,373 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $10,875 +3.1% | $187,140 +4% |
| 2022 | $10,545 +2.5% | $179,900 +2.6% |
| 2021 | $10,284 +4% | $175,420 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $9,887 +2.1% | $171,580 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $9,679 +4.8% | $163,130 +5.2% |
| 2018 | $9,234 +2.2% | $155,050 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $9,032 +2.2% | $147,750 +6.1% |
| 2016 | $8,841 +1% | $139,190 +7.3% |
| 2015 | $8,753 -16.1% | $129,670 -8.3% |
| 2014 | $10,430 +1.1% | $141,340 -1.4% |
| 2013 | $10,316 +2.5% | $143,330 -6.2% |
| 2012 | $10,066 +8% | $152,750 -18% |
| 2011 | $9,320 +2.9% | $186,270 +8.4% |
| 2010 | $9,053 +3% | $171,790 -7.7% |
| 2009 | $8,789 +6.1% | $186,140 |
| 2008 | $8,283 +56.3% | $186,140 +59.8% |
| 2007 | $5,298 +8.6% | $116,510 +13.4% |
| 2006 | $4,878 +4.1% | $102,710 +6.9% |
| 2005 | $4,684 +10.6% | $96,080 +6.3% |
| 2004 | $4,237 +3.3% | $90,380 +10.1% |
| 2003 | $4,101 -3.5% | $82,090 +4.1% |
| 2002 | $4,250 +7.1% | $78,880 +8.8% |
| 2001 | $3,968 +3.4% | $72,530 +5.2% |
| 2000 | $3,838 | $68,940 |
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Neighborhood: 60126
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Sandburg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10York Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jefferson Elementary School
- Middle: Bryan Middle 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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