Walkability to town, train, park, prairie path, and highly-rated D205 schools (Edison G. S. , Sandburg Middle, York H. S. ). Perks: home backs to landlocked green space - Nelson's Prairie, providing additional privacy. .. perfect for bonfires, sports, and BBQs. Center entry Tudor in Top Cherry Farm Subdiv. , Large FR w Wood Burning Fireplace and adjacent French Doors to Office, Separate DR, KT w Table Space. 3 Bedrooms upstairs, Huge Master with Double Closets, remodeled hall Bath. Bmt features - Smart Rec Rm, Attractive Laundry, and Multi Purpose Rm/4th Bedroom. Newer patio, extra deep lot and tasteful landscaping. .. all ideal for backyard entertaining! Improvements - 2016: remodeled BA (upstairs). 2015: new garage with ample overhead storage, new concrete back patio space. 2011: new driveway, new concrete front porch with wood railing. 2007: new roof. 2006: new furnace, new water heater. Other: water filtration in kitchen, interior recently painted, replacement windows.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$497Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Tom Makinney• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Maria Gracik• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Benjamin Thrall• Keller Williams Chicago-Lakeview
formica counters, stainless appliances, white painted older cabinets, St Charles Road noise/traffic; 2006 water heater; adjacent lot behind shared community space;
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
John Ruckstaetter
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 196 E St Charles Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 28, 2019
Sold
$496,500
$311/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10080986
Jun 26, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$496,200
$310/sq ft
Jun 17, 2019
Pending
—
May 14, 2019
Contingent
—
Apr 24, 2019
Price Changed
$499,900
$313/sq ft
Apr 10, 2019
Price Changed
$510,000
$319/sq ft
Mar 19, 2019
Price Changed
$517,500
$324/sq ft
Oct 10, 2018
Price Changed
$525,000
$328/sq ft
Sep 12, 2018
Listed (New)
$549,900
$344/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 13, 2004
Sold
$530,000
$331/sq ft
Public Records
May 2, 2002
Sold
$415,000
$260/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 1998
Sold
$290,000
$181/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$12,752 (+7.7%)
$108,172 + $111,427
$219,599
2023
$11,843 (+16.7%)
$100,030 + $103,040
$203,070
2022
$10,152 (+2.5%)
$96,170 + $77,250
$173,420
2021
$9,901 (+4.0%)
$93,780 + $75,330
$169,110
2020
$9,518 (−8.7%)
$91,720 + $73,680
$165,400
2019
$10,423 (−7.4%)
$87,200 + $88,010
$175,210
2018
$11,253 (+2.2%)
$82,550 + $105,090
$187,640
2017
$11,010 (+2.1%)
$78,660 + $100,140
$178,800
2016
$10,783 (+1.0%)
$74,100 + $94,340
$168,440
2015
$10,681 (+22.4%)
$69,030 + $87,890
$156,920
2013
$8,725 (+2.4%)
$63,910 + $58,250
$122,160
2012
$8,519 (+4.9%)
$68,110 + $62,080
$130,190
2011
$8,124 (+2.1%)
$73,950 + $67,400
$141,350
2010
$7,954 (−18.4%)
$88,900 + $62,770
$151,670
2009
$9,751 (+6.1%)
$95,390 + $110,470
$205,860
2008
$9,187 (+5.0%)
$95,390 + $110,470
$205,860
2007
$8,752
$87,670 + $101,530
$189,200
Tax history for 196 E St Charles Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$12,752 (+7.7%)
$108,172 + $111,427
$219,599
2023
$11,843 (+16.7%)
$100,030 + $103,040
$203,070
2022
$10,152 (+2.5%)
$96,170 + $77,250
$173,420
2021
$9,901 (+4.0%)
$93,780 + $75,330
$169,110
2020
$9,518 (−8.7%)
$91,720 + $73,680
$165,400
2019
$10,423 (−7.4%)
$87,200 + $88,010
$175,210
2018
$11,253 (+2.2%)
$82,550 + $105,090
$187,640
2017
$11,010 (+2.1%)
$78,660 + $100,140
$178,800
2016
$10,783 (+1.0%)
$74,100 + $94,340
$168,440
2015
$10,681 (+22.4%)
$69,030 + $87,890
$156,920
2013
$8,725 (+2.4%)
$63,910 + $58,250
$122,160
2012
$8,519 (+4.9%)
$68,110 + $62,080
$130,190
2011
$8,124 (+2.1%)
$73,950 + $67,400
$141,350
2010
$7,954 (−18.4%)
$88,900 + $62,770
$151,670
2009
$9,751 (+6.1%)
$95,390 + $110,470
$205,860
2008
$9,187 (+5.0%)
$95,390 + $110,470
$205,860
2007
$8,752
$87,670 + $101,530
$189,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
6 ft.
Lot depth
19 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,599
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0612108006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence District
The R1 single-family residence district is intended to provide for relatively large-lot single-family areas and protect such areas from the encroachment of incompatible uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Side Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 17X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 11X10
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 12X10
In Basement
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Family Room Information
Size: 19X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 13X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows
Kitchen Information
Size: 12X10
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
All Window Treatments
Laundry Room Information
Size: 12X10
In Basement
Other Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Office, Recreation Room
Full Basement
Finished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Office
Size: 14X9
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments
Additional Room #2 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 14X12
In Basement
Carpet Flooring
Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Family Room
Wood Burning
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Hot Water/Steam Heating, Radiant Heating
SpacePak Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 81-90 Years
Brick Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Property Features
Patio
Lot Information
Dimensions: 64X189
Less Than .25 Acre
Park Adjacent
Property Information
# of Rooms: 9
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 1599
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 0612108006
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $11,009.96
Tax Year: 2017
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Storm)
Location
Community Information
Park/Playground, Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street
School Information
Elementary School: Edison Elementary School
Elementary School District: 205
Junior High: Sandburg Middle School
Junior High District: 205
High School: York Community High School
High School District: 205
Location Information
Subdivision: Cherry Farm
Township: York
Corporate Limits: Elmhurst
Directions: York to St Charles East
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,599
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0612108006
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 8090.00
Around this home
Schools
Edison Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Sandburg Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
York Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Elmhurst, IL • 60126
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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$756,000 – $915,000
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