Approximately 20 miles from Chicago lies the beautiful city of Elmhurst. Today it is home to superior educational institutions, quality attractions and exciting events. Elmhurst's School District 205 – made up of eight elementary schools, three middle schools, an early childhood center and a high school – consistently performs above state goals on standardized tests. In terms of higher education, the city boasts Elmhurst College, a premier four-year college founded in 1871, and MacCormac College. The superb educational institutions of Chicago are just a short drive away.
Elmhurst is home to 28 lovely parks, the Wilder Park Conservatory, two outdoor swimming pools, a skate park, sports fields, a community center, a fitness center and the nine-hole, par-three Sugar Creek Golf Course. The city also contains Elmhurst Art Museum and Elmhurst Historical Museum, winner of the 2003 Illinois Association of Museums Award. Elmhurst residents enjoy exciting community events such as the Tea Time Tour and Uptown-Downtown Block Party.
An affordable mix of condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes makes up Elmhurst's real estate market. In addition to the fantastic attractions of Elmhurst, residents also have access to the unique museums, restaurants and shops of Chicago. With its ideal location, lovely homes for sale, commitment to quality of life and excellent attractions, Elmhurst is certainly "The Right Place for You!"
Elmhurst Real Estate Market: Price Range of Elmhurst Houses for Sale
The Elmhurst real estate market is diverse, with a wide variety of homes for sale. Elmhurst condos and townhouses are available from approximately $120,000 to more than $525,000. A number of attractive amenities are available, such as central air conditioning, hardwood floors, fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, two-car garages, balconies, storage buildings, handicap features and laundry rooms. If you are looking for Elmhurst homes for sale are listed from approximately $150,000 to more than $1.2 million for large estate properties.
Houses in Elmhurst are available in a variety of styles including Tudor, traditional, contemporary, English, cottage, ranch, split-level, prairie and colonial. Some homes for sale also feature water frontage. Amenities available include central air conditioning, fireplaces, sunrooms, balconies, skylights, patios, storage buildings, decks, two and three-car garages, boat dockage, large lots, swimming pools and spas/hot tubs. Land and lots for custom homebuilding are limited in Elmhurst but available from approximately $350,000 to more than $550,000.
Average Prices of 3 Bed Homes
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2 Years Ago
$427,000
1 Year Ago
$315,000
6 Months Ago
$405,000
1 Month Ago
$360,000
Today
$338,000
"Christine Arquilla & Karen Bailey Meyer Your Local Real Estate Experts, Specializing in Elmhurst, Illinois"
Christine Arquilla
Karen Bailey Meyer
Brush Hill, Inc. Realtors 25 W. Chicago Avenue
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Christine today at 630-776-2888 or email her at carquilla@comcast.net, or call Karen today at 630-638-0104 or email her at klbailey@comcast.net.
Christine Arquilla & Karen Bailey Meyer: With a half-century of real estate experience behind them, Karen and Christine are a power-house real estate team. Karen has a passion for real estate, which is clearly present in her deep understanding of all its intricate facets. Her experience managing a law firm and a commercial real estate company has given Karen a unique insight into all sides of the real estate transaction, including the legal side.
Christine treats every client with kindness and understanding, which is why almost all of her business is repeat or referral. Christine is also a strong believer in continuous education to keep on top of the industry. As such, she is also certified as a Residential Specialist (CRS), an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and a Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI).
Karen and Christine believe that real estate is not just about selling homes, but it is about the people who will live in those homes and how they will remember their journey into them. Christine has a number of church and community charity groups that she enjoys working with, as well as spending time doing interior design. Karen and Christine believe in treating others as they would like to be treated and for their clients, this means being treated extremely well.
Elmhurst IL Real Estate for the week of August 30th, 2010: homes priced around $330,798 compared to $354,978 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -7%. As of August 30th, 2010, the current number of listings in Elmhurst IL are 520 listings. For Thursday, September 2nd, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 4.33%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.85%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 5.48%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 5.02%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Elmhurst IL. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Elmhurst, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Elmhurst, Elmhurst neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Elmhurst to help you find the best home!
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