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542 S Michigan Avenue

Villa Park, IL 60181

3 beds
2 baths
1,472 sqft
7,590 sqft lot
$271 per sqft
1929 build
– on site

Submit offers by Tuesday June 10th (noon) for this Charming Dutch Colonial in South Villa Park! This character-filled home features arched entryways, hardwood floors, crown molding, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A sunroom with French doors makes a perfect office or playroom. The updated kitchen offers white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, flowing into a separate dining room ideal for everyday meals or entertaining. Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom has two closets, with hardwood under all carpeted rooms. Enjoy a fully fenced, oversized yard with a large deck and mature trees. Recent updates include new gutters, fascia, and soffits. The partially finished basement includes a new sump pump, drain tile, radon system, and ample storage. Prime location near Prairie Path and Great Western Trails.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Coldwell Banker Realty as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12352321 —

The Building

Year Built:

1929
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick, Cedar
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Model:

2-STORY
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Unfinished, Full
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck, Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
Total SqFt:

1472
Total SqFt:

2264
Main SqFt:

1472
Basement SqFt:

792
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

792
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Foyer, Recreation Room, Sun Room
Rooms Total:

7
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

In Unit
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1472

Location

Directions:

Washington W of Summit to Michigan N to home on corner
Location:

22076
Location:

25792

The Property

Parcel Number:

0609404023
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Dimensions:

69X110
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Fencing:

Fenced

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

7169

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

100 Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier

Schools

Elementary School:

Ardmore Elementary School
Elementary School District:

45
Middle Or Junior School:

Jackson Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

45
High School:

Willowbrook High School
High School District:

88

The Community

Community Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Asphalt, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

1

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$399,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,136
Taxes	$597
Insurance	$109
Utilities	$181 See report
Total	$3,023/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/11/25 Jun 11, 2025	Pending	MRED	$399,000
6/6/25 Jun 6, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$399,000	42.5% (8.5% / YR)
6/10/20 Jun 10, 2020		MRED	$280,000	58.2% (6.2% / YR)

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Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $21k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $86k over asking price.

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This house located in Villa Park, IL 60181 is currently pending sale for $399,000. 542 S Michigan Avenue is a 1,472 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 12 days. This house is in the attendance area of Ardmore Elementary School, Willowbrook High School, and Jackson Middle School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Coldwell Banker Realty, and Diane Karpman as distributed by MLS GRID.

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