$325,000

1217 Degener Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Active Under Contract
4 beds 2 baths 1,809 sqft (other) Built 1937 Residential MLS #MRD12687595 9 days on market
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Experience · 630-598-0755 · kathy@kathynosek.com · MLS #MRD12687595 · Status: Active Under Contract
Multiple offers received. Highest and best called for by 3pm 7/29/26. Opportunity awaits in this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod situated on a 60' x 125' lot in unincorporated Elmhurst! Offering a flexible floor plan and plenty of room to grow, this home features hardwood flooring, two fireplaces-including a cozy wood-burning fireplace upstairs and a gas fireplace in the full basement-and an updated kitchen designed for everyday living. The kitchen boasts 42" cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, and a pantry closet for added storage. Step outside to enjoy the fenced backyard featuring a two-tier deck and hot tub-perfect for relaxing or entertaining family and friends. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or those working from home will appreciate the oversized two-car garage with a semi-finished upper-level space that makes an ideal workshop, studio, home office, or additional flex area. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, major expressways, and all that Elmhurst has to offer, this home offers solid space, great features, and endless potential for buyers looking to update and personalize a property in a desirable location.

Property details

Interior

Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
2
Fireplace details
Wood Burning, Gas Log
Basement
Finished, Full
Laundry
In Unit
Additional rooms
Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Storage
Total rooms
9

Building & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Age
81-90 Years
Exterior
Aluminum Siding, Brick
Exterior features
Hot Tub
Roof
Asphalt
Patio & porch
Deck
Exposure
West

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
60X175
Township
Proviso
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None

Schools

Elementary
Hillside Elementary School (93)
Junior high
Hillside Elementary School (93)
High school
Proviso West High School (209)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$6,144 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
15191010710000
PIN
15191010710000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
7/23/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Heated Sun Room25X9Main
Foyer5X4Main
Storage3X5Basement
Bedroom 214X11Second
Bedroom 314X11Second
Bedroom 412X12Second
Dining Room12X9Main
Family Room17X19Basement
Kitchen16X9Main
Laundry18X11Basement
Living Room18X16Main
Master Bedroom14X12Second

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