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Sold on 04/04/2009
Noreen Gaughan of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
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281 E May St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

$425,000

Last sold 04/04/2009 after 183 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

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About 281 E May St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1929
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Charming, classic red brick georgian on prestigious may street. Steps to washington park. Formal living room w/wood burning fireplace & built-in book cases. Formal dining room. Kitchen w/adorable breakfast nook. Large master bedroom w/attached large office/nursery. Large rec room in lower level w/expansive built-ins. Private fenced back yard. Incredible light thru-out the home. Location plus character call this home.
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Listing Agent - Noreen Gaughan
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#07040442 • last updated 5 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Wall Unit(s)
Levels/Style Georgian
MLS # 7040442
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 7808
Year Built 1929
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 1
# Half Baths 1
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 9
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Living Room
Exterior
Roof Asphalt
Construction Brick
# Garage Spaces 1
Patio and Porch Patio
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Elmhurst
County Du Page
Subdivision CHERRY FARM
Elementary School EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District 205
High School YORK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Middle School District 205
Middle School SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District 205
APN 612113035
Directions YORK TO MAY ST. EAST TO PROPERTY
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  • May 2009
    Public Records
  • May 8, 2009 Sold
    $425,000
  • Apr 2009
    mls logo MLS # 07040442
  • Apr 24, 2009 Sold
    $425,000 (-5.6%)
  • Oct 3, 2008 Listed
    $450,000 (+9.2%)
  • Sep 2002
    Public Records
  • Sep 6, 2002 Sold
    $412,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $12,462 +7.7%
    $214,776 +8.14%
  • 2023
    $11,572 +4.2%
    $198,610 +4.03%
  • 2022
    $11,102 +2.5%
    $190,920 +2.55%
  • 2021
    $10,828 +4.0%
    $186,170 +2.24%
  • 2020
    $10,410 +2.1%
    $182,090 +5.18%
  • 2019
    $10,192 -8.3%
    $173,120 -6.62%
  • 2018
    $11,114 +2.2%
    $185,400 +4.94%
  • 2017
    $10,874 +2.1%
    $176,670 +6.15%
  • 2016
    $10,650 +1.0%
    $166,430 +7.35%
  • 2015
    $10,548 +38.4%
    $155,040
  • 2014
    $7,620 +1.1%
    —
  • 2013
    $7,538
    —
  • 281 E May St
    $425K
  • Elmhurst
    —
  • 60126
    $630K -15% y/y
  • Elmhurst
    $630K -15% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
285 E May St, Elmhurst, IL 60126 $1,325,000 —/— 3,163 0.01
275 E May St, Elmhurst, IL 60126 $1,399,000 4/3 3,763 0.01
418 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 $712,000 —/— 1,606 0.02
271 E May St, Elmhurst, IL 60126 $1,081,000 —/— 2,659 0.02
408 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 $616,000 —/— 1,149 0.03
267 E May St, Elmhurst, IL 60126 $1,116,000 —/— 2,523 0.04
406 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 $1,359,000 5/4 3,807 0.04
440 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 $1,015,000 —/— 1,990 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Edison Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Elmhurst School District 205
8/10
Sandburg Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Elmhurst School District 205
7/10
York Community High School
public Grades 9-12
Elmhurst School District 205
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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