2626 N 78th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 - Photo 1

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$430,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Oversized move-in ready corner bungalow in one of the beautiful curving streets in Elmwood Park; walking distance to the train, restaurants, shops and more! 3 full floors of living. Perfect for a home office or multi-generational house sharing. Double wide lot at the front of the house creates a private park. Ideal for gardening, entertaining, a dog run and much more. The corner location and extra yard space to the South also allows every room in the house to be filled with natural light. Yard is fully fenced. 1 Garage and 1 exterior parking. All season heated sunroom with great natural light. Basement with exterior exit. This home has been meticulously updated, heating system is 1 year old, refinished hardwoods, new basement flooring and new carpet. Beautiful and updated kitchen and all 3 bathrooms. Copper plumbing and new electrical box and service lines. This is a worry free home. Top-rated schools. Immediate access to the Elmwood Park Community and Recreation Center. Incredible Value!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 2626 N 78th Ave

General

Sold For: $430,000
Taxes: $8,378 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12514553
Added to Site: 69 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Basement Baths: Yes
Bathroom Features: Accessible Shower, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Alley, Owned, Garage

Location

Area: Elmwood Park
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Conti Pkwy to Sunset to Schubert west to 77th court south to westwood, to 78th ave, north to property

School Information

School District: 401
Midd School District: 401
Elementary School: John Mills 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: Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Daylight
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
Year Built: 1931
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2024

Manufactured Home

Model: Oversized Bungalow

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
Lot Dimensions: 58 x 135 x 125
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1931
Tax Amount: $8,378
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 12253100150000

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Sold by RE/MAX Suburban

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Schools

Schools serving 2626 N 78th Ave

School District:Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401

Name	Grades	Distance
John Mills Elementary School 2824 North 76th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707	1-6	0.4 mi
Elm Middle School 7607 West Cortland Street, Elmwood Park, IL 60707	7-8	1 mi
Elmwood Park High School 8201 West Fullerton Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707	9-12	0.7 mi

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Price & Sales History for 2626 N 78th Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/12/2025

Sold

$430,000

0.23%

MLS

11/10/2025

Listed

$429,000

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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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