1839 N 78th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 - Photo 1

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$665,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,268 Sq. Ft.
3 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to this beautiful Georgian in the highly sought after River Forest Manor neighborhood on one of the nicest blocks in Elmwood Park! This beautiful home boasts many upgrades and features that make it the perfect home. The main level features a large living Room with a gas fireplace, a separate dining Room. A bedroom (in-law) being used as an office with gleaming hardwood floors. The Kitchen includes a breakfast room and Travertine floors. Main floor also includes a sun-room that is warm and inviting! Upstairs includes 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 baths, main bedroom includes a huge walk-in closet with a washer/dryer and a Bath including a walk-in steam shower. Basement is finished on one side with a fireplace, huge cedar closet for storage, nice sized laundry and storage area. Home features several upgrades that include a whole house generator, whole house fan and a sprinkler system. 3 Car Heated Garage and a beautifully landscaped backyard complete that perfect home for your family. Come see this exceptional home today!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1839 N 78th Ave

General

Sold For: $665,000
Taxes: $12,287 (2022)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12296677
Added to Site: 388 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Gas Starter
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Total Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Heated Garage, On Site, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Elmwood Park
County: Cook
Driving Directions: North Ave. East of Thatcher Road, to 78th Avenue, North to 1839.

School Information

School District: 401
Midd School District: 401
Elementary School: Elmwood Elementary School
Middle School: Elm Middle School
High School: Elmwood Elementary School
Private School: Elmwood Elementary 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: Georgian
Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
Square Feet: 2,268
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1951
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 55 x 124.9

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1951
Tax Amount: $12,287
Tax Year: 2022

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 12363090750000

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Schools

Schools serving 1839 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	0.7 mi
Elm Middle School 7607 West Cortland Street, Elmwood Park, IL 60707	7-8	0.2 mi
Elmwood Park High School 8201 West Fullerton Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707	9-12	0.9 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1839 N 78th Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/09/2025

Sold

$665,000

-0.73%

MLS

2/23/2025

Listed

$669,900

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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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4
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3
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Total Baths
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Active
Updated 2 days ago

5
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Listed by Andrea Bonnie Routen (708) 544-8440

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Sold

$750,000

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
4
Total Baths
3,304
Sq. Ft.

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Sold

$580,000

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
3
Total Baths

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Sold

$575,000

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Single Family
Closed

4
Beds
3
Total Baths
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Sold

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Beds
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Total Baths
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Sq. Ft.

1839 N 78th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 (MLS# 12296677) is a Single Family property that was sold at $665,000 on April 09, 2025. This property was listed by The Grossman Group from our The Groves Office.Want to learn more about 1839 N 78th Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elmwood Park? You can browse all Elmwood Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

1839 N 78th Ave Elmwood Park, IL 60707