Inviting English Cottage right in the heart of Elmhurst! This solid brick 3Bdr/2.5Bath home is beautifully updated for modern living, while maintaining its charm of yesteryear. Newer electric, plumbing, windows, HVAC, kitchen, basement, garage and more! Spacious and welcoming living and dining rooms lend to a desirable floor plan. Bright kitchen features quartz counters, glass tiled backsplash, ample cabinetry and breakfast bar. Finished basement w lots of storage. Relax on your front patio or entertain in the fully fenced back yard. Oversized 2 car garage, 3 pt turn, concrete driveway. Quick access to Prairie Path, schools, library, parks, museums, restaurants and shops. Nestled between Spring Road District and Downtown Elmhurst, walk to the best of both.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
8,850 sq ftLot Size
$478Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Julia Hacholski• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Tom Muisenga• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALTORS
Eat in kitchen separate from living room...bonus porch off kitchen...well maintained, could use updates.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Daniel Salvatori
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 238 W ST CHARLES Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10480467
Sep 30, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$455,000
$277/sq ft
Sep 25, 2019
Pending
—
Aug 21, 2019
Contingent
—
Aug 15, 2019
Listed (New)
$459,000
$280/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09938724
Jul 17, 2018
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$470,000
$286/sq ft
Jun 15, 2018
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Jun 4, 2018
Price Changed
$479,000
$292/sq ft
May 17, 2018
Listed (New)
$489,000
$298/sq ft
This 3 BD/2.1 BA English Cottage, situated on a special block of historic St. Charles Rd, melds old world-charm with present day amenities. Complete kitchen remodel with timeless finishes. All-new basement family room to include a stunning full-bath. Newly built 2-car garage with wide turn-around driveway. New windows throughout. A/C installed. New furnace, hot water heater. Electrical and plumbing updates throughout. Sought after "in-town" location. Walk to everything - City Centre, Metra, Spring Rd, Elmhurst schools, Elmhurst Public Library, Wilder & Pioneer parks.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08407783
Sep 12, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$405,000
$247/sq ft
Aug 9, 2013
Contingent
—
Jul 30, 2013
Listed (New)
$420,000
$256/sq ft
+14
Charming English Cottage. Move-in ready. Walk to everything town, metra, all highly rated schools. Richly refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted in & out, stunning stone wood burning fireplace, finished rec rm in basement, generous room sizes, Tile roof, 2nd floor new windows,updated bathrooms,tumbled marble foyer floor, enclosed porch off kitchen leads to garden, wide turn-around driveway.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08388646
Jul 23, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jul 8, 2013
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Jul 2, 2013
Sold
$320,500
$195/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$9,369 (+7.8%)
$81,321 + $82,143
$163,464
2023
$8,691 (+2.9%)
$75,200 + $75,960
$151,160
2022
$8,448 (+2.6%)
$72,290 + $73,030
$145,320
2021
$8,237 (+4.0%)
$70,490 + $71,210
$141,700
2020
$7,917 (−12.7%)
$68,950 + $69,650
$138,600
2017
$9,071 (+2.2%)
$59,140 + $89,230
$148,370
2016
$8,880 (+1.0%)
$55,710 + $84,060
$139,770
2015
$8,791 (+9.9%)
$51,900 + $78,310
$130,210
2013
$8,002 (+1.2%)
$48,040 + $69,490
$117,530
2012
$7,906 (+4.5%)
$51,200 + $74,060
$125,260
2011
$7,563 (+1.9%)
$55,590 + $80,410
$136,000
2010
$7,422 (+3.8%)
$69,520 + $76,410
$145,930
2009
$7,151 (+6.0%)
$74,590 + $81,980
$156,570
2008
$6,744 (+4.8%)
$74,590 + $81,980
$156,570
2007
$6,434
$68,560 + $75,350
$143,910
Tax history for 238 W ST CHARLES Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$9,369 (+7.8%)
$81,321 + $82,143
$163,464
2023
$8,691 (+2.9%)
$75,200 + $75,960
$151,160
2022
$8,448 (+2.6%)
$72,290 + $73,030
$145,320
2021
$8,237 (+4.0%)
$70,490 + $71,210
$141,700
2020
$7,917 (−12.7%)
$68,950 + $69,650
$138,600
2017
$9,071 (+2.2%)
$59,140 + $89,230
$148,370
2016
$8,880 (+1.0%)
$55,710 + $84,060
$139,770
2015
$8,791 (+9.9%)
$51,900 + $78,310
$130,210
2013
$8,002 (+1.2%)
$48,040 + $69,490
$117,530
2012
$7,906 (+4.5%)
$51,200 + $74,060
$125,260
2011
$7,563 (+1.9%)
$55,590 + $80,410
$136,000
2010
$7,422 (+3.8%)
$69,520 + $76,410
$145,930
2009
$7,151 (+6.0%)
$74,590 + $81,980
$156,570
2008
$6,744 (+4.8%)
$74,590 + $81,980
$156,570
2007
$6,434
$68,560 + $75,350
$143,910
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
1.5
Lot width
6 ft.
Lot depth
15 ft.
Lot size
8,806 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,374
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0611204004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R2
Single-Family Residence District
The R2 single-family residence district is primarily designed to accommodate existing single-family neighborhoods in the City, which are characterized by smaller recorded lots than required in the RE and R1 district.
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
Concrete Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 18X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Shades
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 14X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Shades
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 11X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Shades
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 18X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 14X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 16X10
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar)
On Main Level
Sustainable
Window Shades
Laundry Room Information
Size: 10X8
In Basement
Additional Rooms Information
Enclosed Porch, Recreation Room
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Enclosed Porch
Size: 10X6
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Shades
Additional Room #2 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 14X12
In Basement
Carpet Flooring
Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room
Wood Burning
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring
Heating & Cooling
Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Built Before 1978
Age: 81-90 Years
Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Tile Roof
Lot Information
Dimensions: 59 X 150
Less Than .25 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Main Sq. Ft.: 839
Basement Sq. Ft.: 182
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 182
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 802
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1823
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1823
Parcel Identification Number: 0611204004
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $9,071
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Location
Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street
School Information
Elementary School: Hawthorne 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
Township: York
Corporate Limits: Elmhurst
Directions: St. Charles Rd west of York, East of Spring on South side of St. Charles Rd
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,374
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8,806 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0611204004
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: No
Around this home
Schools
Hawthorne Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Sandburg Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
York Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
3/10 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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Historical weather
Elmhurst, IL • 60126
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$745,000 – $902,000
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