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493 W Dorchester Avenue

Elmhurst, IL 60126

4 beds
3 baths
3,081 sqft
7,904 sqft lot
$243 per sqft
1997 build
– on site

This beautifully constructed home offers exceptional quality and thoughtful design, built by a highly regarded local builder known for excellence. The spacious layout features an open-concept kitchen, eating area, and family room centered around a cozy fireplace-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. With four generously sized bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, there's room for everyone. Step into a large front entry that opens to both a formal living room and an elegant dining room. The expansive primary suite is a true retreat, complete with space for a sitting area, a huge ensuite bath, a large walk-in closet, and two convenient storage areas above the garage. The bright basement with white walls, extra lighting, and has updated egress windows--a blank canvas, ready to become your dream space. Additional storage can be found in both the basement and the professionally finished garage, which features polyaspartic flooring, quality overhead shelving, cabinetry, slat walls for tools, and an insulated garage door with windows. This space even doubles as an entertainment area. Enjoy large front and back yards, with a fenced in backyard, a sprinkler system, and a large composite deck that's both durable and low-maintenance. They entire home along with major systems have been meticulously maintained and updated, including newer HVAC, roof, chimney, hot water heater, toilets, sump with battery backup and ejector pump. Attic insulation has been upgraded to R-60 and includes a whole-house fan which adds seasonal comfort. Lower real estate taxes round out this incredible opportunity for such an amazing home. This beauty is located just minutes from major roads, tollways, and the downtown Elmhurst train station, has quick access to restaurants and top shopping destinations like Oak Brook Center, Yorktown, and Elmhurst Crossing.

Listing courtesy of MRED / eXp Realty, LLC as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12304777 —

The Building

Year Built:

1997
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding, Brick
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Unfinished, Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Window Features:

Screens
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck, Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Water Heater-Gas
Total SqFt:

3081
Total SqFt:

4584
Main SqFt:

1415
Upper SqFt:

1666
Basement SqFt:

1503
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

1503
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Window Features:

Screens, Skylight(s)

Interior

Room Type:

Foyer, Eating Area
Rooms Total:

9
Interior Features:

Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
Door Features:

Storm Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Flooring:

Hardwood, Carpet, Wood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3081

Location

Directions:

Butterfield Rd. to north on Commonwealth, to Frontage Road to W. Dorchester.
Location:

85333
Location:

17665

The Property

Parcel Number:

0614321002
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Size Dimensions:

52X152
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

10096

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven

Schools

Elementary School:

Salt Creek Elementary School
Elementary School District:

48
Middle Or Junior School:

John E Albright Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

48
High School:

Willowbrook High School
High School District:

88

The Community

Community Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached
Garage Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Shed(s)

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$750,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,016
Taxes	$841
Insurance	$206
Utilities	$168 See report
Total	$5,231/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/20/25 Apr 20, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$750,000
4/16/25 Apr 16, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$750,000

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This house located in Elmhurst, IL 60126 is currently for sale for $750,000. 493 W Dorchester Avenue is a 3,081 square foot house with 4 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 11 days. This house is in the attendance area of Salt Creek Primary School, Willowbrook High School, and John E. Albright Middle School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, eXp Realty, LLC, and Sandra Crane as distributed by MLS GRID.

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