481 E PARK Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126

$499,999 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,198  sqft
Built in 1957

You can have it ALL, here on Park! If it's upgrades, location, and lifestyle you are seeking, welcome home to 481 East Park in the highly desired Elmhurst neighborhood. This updated and upgraded home has everything you've been looking for. The open-concept kitchen is a dream, it's just like what you have saved on your Pinterest board, but better. Featuring pretty white cabinets with pull-out dovetailed drawers, a gorgeous countertop, and a trendy backsplash. The sleek black-and-white contrast offers endless opportunities for bold style choices. The kitchen also includes pull-out pantry-style drawers for convenience and a breakfast bar area perfect for, charcuterie stations, cheering at wine night and relaxed entertaining. It seamlessly blends casual and formal dining spaces. With extra space setup for your home-bar. Gorgeous hardwood floors sweep through the first floor and bedrooms. If you love to host or prefer cozy nights at home, the living room is bathed in natural light, perfect for plants and cat towers. It's spacious enough for an oversized sectional and a big TV, with a sliding door leading to the fully fenced backyard. Upstairs, you'll find three large bedrooms with hardwood floors and fabulous closet space. The bathroom offers a spa-like retreat with a large tub and a modernly tiled shower. The finished basement, tiled for convenience, provides a multi-functional space. Whether you need a big home office, craft corner, home gym, yoga studio, or cardio corner, this space has it all, along with an updated full bathroom with a walk-in shower. Perhaps a perfect set-up for an in-law arrangement or mini-apartment setup. The one-car attached garage stands out with built-in cabinetry, a work area, overhead lighting, and decorative paneling. It's ready for your Harley collection, home gym, podcasting room, man-cave, or storage center. Plus, the adorable shed in the backyard provides additional storage for your outdoor items. The fully fenced yard is your potential happy place, with decorative stamped pavers perfect for an outdoor sectional and fire pit. There's also space for a home pool, garden, or playset-you can have it all here on Park! This home has been updated with essential mechanical must-haves like a new Carrier furnace and A/C in 2022, a new sump pump in 2024, and a replacement window in one of the bedrooms in 2023. Additional updates include new lighting, overhead fans, paint in two of the three bedrooms, and a new sink fixture. Enjoy nearby parks such as Golden Meadows Park, East End Park, and Washington Park. Enjoy popular hotspots, Salt Creek Trail, Pazzi Di Pizza, Elmhurst Public Library Makery Room, Firewater BBQ... Just to name a few. This home is in the top-rated Edison Elementary school district, just 0.29 miles away, Sandburg Middle School at 0.42 miles, and York High School at 1.69 miles. Elmhurst offers plenty for foodies and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Plus, it's just a 5-minute drive to the UP NW Berkley Metra stop and close to the 294 Expressway. Don't miss out on this incredible home-it's everything you've been dreaming of and more!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
Rooms:
No additional rooms
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Dining:
Combined w/ LivRm
Basement:
Partial
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 0
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Vinyl Siding,Brick, Patio, Storms/Screens
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 1

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt, Other
General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
205
County:
DuPage

Lot

Zoning:
0601412028

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan,Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2%-$495

This listing courtesy of:
Dream Town Real Estate, Abby Powell

About Elmhurst, IL

Housing

Number of Units
18,182
Median Home Value
$458,194
Median Rent
$1,372

19.16% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.48% are vacant.

Commute

Car
46.99%
Public Transportation
6.93%
Walk to Work
1.91%
Work from Home
43.82%
Other
0.22%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
47,950
Median Age
40.40
Median Household Size
2.88

Education

High School
13.51%
Associate’s Degree
6.38%
Bachelor’s Degree
33.31%
Graduate Degree
26.89%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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