1707 N 78th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 - Photo 1

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$575,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
3 Full Baths
2,270 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to 1707 North 78th Ave! This fantastic Elmwood Park brick, two story Colonial home is on the market for the first time in 50+ years and it's ready for the next owner to make it their own. Located in the River Forest Manor section of Elmwood Park, this four-bedroom, three full bath home is spacious with plenty of living space. Situated on a 50' wide lot, 1707 has old world charm with a modern floorplan. It starts with a traditional living room with a broad bay window, that flows into an open kitchen and a family & breakfast room. Kitchen has high end, stainless appliances! There is a tandem, two car attached garage with access to both the alley and the street. Upstairs there is a HUGE primary bedroom that was used as an in-law suite with an adjoining den. There are three other large bedrooms with hardwood flooring and a vintage full hall bath. Newer windows throughout and plaster walls everywhere. Large, private backyard. This home was extremely well built, well cared for, and only needs some updating to be one of the true gems of Elmwood Park. Come see it soon!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1707 N 78th Ave

General

Sold For: $575,000
Taxes: $11,309 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12463675
Added to Site: 135 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Replacement Windows
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Tandem, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

Area: Elmwood Park
County: Cook
Driving Directions: North Ave. to North 78th Ave. to Address

School Information

School District: 401
Midd School District: 401
Elementary School: Elmwood Elementary School
Middle School: Elm Middle School
High School: Elmwood Park High School
Private School: Elmwood Park High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Construction: Brick, Plaster
Exterior Const.: Brick, Plaster
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Square Feet: 2,270
Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
Year Built: 1946
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 1979

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 125 x 50

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1946
Tax Amount: $11,309
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 12363170730000

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by RLTR MBA, Inc.

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Schools

Schools serving 1707 N 78th Ave

School District:Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401

Name	Grades	Distance
Elmwood Elementary School, Elmwood Park, IL 2319 North 76th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707	1-6	0.8 mi
John Mills Elementary School 2824 North 76th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707	1-6	1.5 mi
Elm Middle School 7607 West Cortland Street, Elmwood Park, IL 60707	7-8	0.3 mi
Elmwood Park High School 8201 West Fullerton Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707	9-12	1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1707 N 78th Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/07/2025

Sold

$575,000

-5.74%

MLS

9/04/2025

Listed

$610,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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