$1,799,000 SOLD Mar 2026
Listed at $1,799,000

500 S KENILWORTH Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Closed
4 beds (5 possible) 6 baths 7,105 sqft (builder) Built 1997 Residential MLS #MRD12571784 8 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie�s International Real Estate · 630-530-0900 · MLS #MRD12571784 · Status: Closed
Situated on a rare double lot in the heart of Elmhurst, 500 S. Kenilworth presents an exceptional opportunity in one of the city's most coveted walk-to-everything locations. With its impressive scale, premier setting, and expansive grounds, this property offers the rare chance to elevate an already special home into something extraordinary. The thoughtfully designed floor plan provides generous living spaces filled with natural light and timeless character. The kitchen anchors the home and offers wonderful potential to be refreshed and reimagined to reflect today's design preferences. Gracious formal and informal living areas create an ideal foundation for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living, while seamless connections to the outdoors enhance the home's inviting flow. The backyard is truly a standout-an expansive private retreat featuring an in-ground pool and spa, fire pit, sport court, and sweeping side yard. Properties of this size and caliber in such a central location are exceedingly rare, offering both immediate enjoyment and long-term opportunity. The main level includes a formal dining room, elegant living room, private office, sunroom with radiant heated floors, mudroom, and attached three-car heated garage. Upstairs, the primary suite offers the space and layout to evolve into a luxurious sanctuary, while three additional bedrooms provide generous proportions and abundant light. The finished walk-out lower level adds flexibility for recreation, wellness, work-from-home needs, or guest accommodations. Recent Updates include New Roof, Gutters, Soffits and Downspouts (2025), New Rolling pool cover (2025) pool heater(2024) Air Conditioner (2021), Sump pump ejector pump (2020), Kitchen Oven (2023), Refrigerator (2025), Dishwasher (2025), Washer Dryer (2020) Just steps from the Prairie Path, top-rated schools, the Metra, and vibrant downtown Elmhurst, this is a remarkable opportunity to own a distinguished property on one of the city's premier parcels.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Humidifier
Interior features
Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Basement
Finished, Exterior Entry, Full
Laundry
Upper Level, Multiple Locations
Additional rooms
Breakfast Room, Library, Office, Heated Sun Room, Recreation Room, Game Room, Workshop, Bedroom 5, Exercise Room, Mud Room
Total rooms
17

Building & exterior

Age
26-30 Years
Exterior
Brick
Exterior features
Hot Tub, Fire Pit
Roof
Asphalt
Windows
Screens
Patio & porch
Patio
Exposure
South

Parking

Garage spaces
3
Total spaces
3
Parking details
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
154X202X129X200
Township
York
County
DuPage

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Equipment
Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Edison Elementary School (205)
Junior high
Sandburg Middle School (205)
High school
York Community High School (205)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$22,969 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN)
0612114020
PIN
0612114020
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Listed
2/18/2026
Sold
3/25/2026
Sold price
$1,799,000
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