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Property Description
CHARMING MOUNT PROSPECT HOME ON A BEAUTIFUL TREE-LINED STREET! Welcome to 221 S Elmhurst Ave, a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath Ranch (easy to convert back to 3 or 4 bedrooms) in a desirable Mount Prospect location. The inviting floor plan offers generous room sizes, hardwood floors throughout, 2 updated bathrooms, updated kitchen, and comfortable living spaces. The expansive lot with an irrigation system creates plenty of opportunity for outdoor enjoyment, gardening, entertaining, or future possibilities. Recent mechanical updates provide added peace of mind, including a new hot water heater (2026) and new AC condenser (2026), with the furnace replaced in 2015. Ideally situated on a picturesque residential street close to parks, schools, shopping, dining, transportation, and all that downtown Mount Prospect has to offer. A wonderful opportunity to create your ideal home in an established and highly sought-after community.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 221 S Elmhurst Ave
General
- Price: $399,000
- Taxes: $10,183 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12778481
- Updated: 10/6/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Oven
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Mount Prospect
- County: Cook
- Township: Elk Grove
- Driving Directions: South on Elmhurst Ave. off of Prospect Ave
School Information
- School District: 57
- Elem School District: 57
- Midd School District: 57
- High School District: 214
- Elementary School: Lions Park Elementary School
- Middle School: Lincoln Junior High School
- High School: Prospect High School
- Private School: Prospect High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Model: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Stone
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,569
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1952
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: Ranch
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.174
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 52 x 150
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1952
- Tax Amount: $10,183
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 8121170110000
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Schools
Schools serving 221 S Elmhurst Ave
School Districts:Mount Prospect School District 57, Township High School District 214
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lions Park Elementary School 300 East Council Trail, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 | 2-5 | 0.6 mi |
Westbrook Early Learning Center 103 Busse Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 | PK-1 | 1 mi |
Lincoln Middle School, Mount Prospect, IL 700 West Lincoln Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Prospect High School 801 West Kensington Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 221 S Elmhurst Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/06/2026
Listed
$399,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 221 S Elmhurst Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,547
—
$41,000
21%
2023
$8,547
4%
$34,000
—
2022
$8,190
5%
$34,000
20%
2021
$7,793
1%
$28,340
—
2020
$7,701
—
$28,340
-10%
2019
$7,695
3%
$31,489
13%
2018
$7,500
-1%
$27,952
—
2017
$7,539
11%
$27,952
—
2016
$6,762
5%
$27,952
13%
2015
$6,446
1%
$24,802
—
2014
$6,353
—
$24,802
—
2013
$6,330
-6%
$24,802
-14%
2012
$6,754
—
$28,717
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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221 S Elmhurst Avenue, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (MLS# 12778481) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 221 S Elmhurst Avenue is currently listed for $399,000 and was received on October 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 221 S Elmhurst Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Mount Prospect? You can browse all Mount Prospect real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

