281 E Vallette St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
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SOLD
JUN 30, 2026

281 E Vallette St
Elmhurst, IL 60126

  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 5,358 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$1,565,000

Last Sold: Jun 30, 2026
1% over list $1.55M
$292/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $10,596/mo*
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$1,565,000

Last Sold: Jun 30, 2026
1% over list $1.55M
$292/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $10,596/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,358 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.56M
Since last month
Decreased$14K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$236K (+17.8%)
Since last sale
Decreased$4K (-0.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +71% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.56M
July 2026$1.58M
June 2026$1.57M
May 2026$1.57M
April 2026$1.43M
March 2026$1.43M
February 2026$1.39M
January 2026$1.37M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
591 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,235,000
06/30/26
4
3.5
3,500
406 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
05/15/26
5
4.5
3,807
254 E South St, Elmhurst, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,750,000
08/14/26
5
4.5
4,424
172 E Crescent Ave, Elmhurst, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,849,900
10/20/25
5
4.5
3,919
613 S Chatham Ave, Elmhurst, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
12/15/25
5
5.5
3,893
346 E South St, Elmhurst, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,320,000
06/11/26
4
4
3,187
601 S Cedar Ave, Elmhurst, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
10/01/25
5
4.5
3,878
580 S Kearsage Ave, Elmhurst, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$2,172,500
05/18/26
5
5.5
3,893
185 E Oneida Ave, Elmhurst, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$2,095,000
12/22/25
5
4.5
5,335

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
562 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
0.06
$825,000
4
3
2,198
Recently Sold
572 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
0.08
$1,580,900
4
5
3,994
Off Market
547 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
0.07
$621,000
3
2.5
2,092
Recently Sold
250 E Vallette St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
0.08
$1,595,400
5
4
5,047
Off Market
255 E Vallette St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
0.08
$1,930,600
5
6
5,192
Off Market
521 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
0.09
$826,000
4
3
-
Off Market
591 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
0.13
$1,235,000
4
3.5
3,500
Recently Sold
245 E Vallette St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
0.12
$1,064,000
4
3.5
2,583
Off Market
241 E Vallette St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
0.12
-
5
5
4,659
Off Market
234 E Niagara Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
0.14
$796,400
5
3
1,748
Off Market
254 E South St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
0.11
$2,750,000
5
4.5
4,424
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2003
Lot Size
0.26 acres
Living Area
5,358 sqft
Price/Sqft
$292/sqft
Parking
2 Car Garage

About this House

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! SOLID, CUSTOM BUILT, ALL STONE AND BRICK 2-STORY BACKING UP TO THE ILLINOIS PRAIRIE PATH & SOUTH STREET ON A 60 X 187' LOT IN SOUGHT AFTER FABULOUS LOCATION!!! WONDERFUL, LARGE SCREENED IN PORCH FOR 3 SEASONS OF ENJOYMENT OVERLOOKING THE BEAUTIFUL BRICK PAVER PATIO AND THE DEEP, GORGEOUS, PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED FENCED & IMMACULATELY MANICURED YARD WITH LOVELY PERENNIALS! FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH BUTLER PANTRY BETWEEN IT AND KITCHEN. THE KITCHEN HAS AN ISLAND, DOUBLE OVENS, DECORATIVE HOOD, CHERRY CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERS & LARGE EATING AREA WITH DOOR TO PATIO. OPEN TO FIRST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, SURROUND SOUND AND FULL MASONRY, WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE WITH A GAS STARTER. FIRST FLOOR OFFICE WITH A WALK-IN CLOSET. 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY AND 2 1/2 CAR HEATED GARAGE WHICH IS EXTRA DEEP WITH STAIRCASE TO STORAGE LOFT FOR ADDITIONAL STORAGE ABOVE AND BELOW. UPSTAIRS THERE IS A LARGE LANDING THAT LEADS TO 5 BEDROOMS WITH A GREAT TANDEM BEDROOM SUITE ADDITION OFF THE 4TH BEDROOM THAT USED THE ATTIC SPACE AND WAS THEN DORMERED IN 2015. IT HAS IT'S OWN BRIGHT & LOVELY FULL BATH WITH RAIN HEAD & HAND HELD SHOWER HEADS, NICE VANITY, SKY LIGHT & 11 X 6 WALK-IN CLOSET. FANTASTIC FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BAR (THE WOOD IS FROM IRELAND) THERE'S A BAR FRIDGE, GRANITE COUNTERS, LOADS OF CABINETRY AND LOOKS LIKE IT CAME FROM A TAVERN IN THE CITY. THERE'S A POOL TABLE AREA (POOL TABLE TO STAY) CUSTOM BUILT-IN DESK AREA, SURROUND SOUND, A FAMILY ROOM/TV AREA, AN EXERCISE ROOM W/FRENCH DOORS, A FULL BATH W/LINEN CLOSET AND STILL PLENTY OF GREAT STORAGE! SUCH A WELL BUILT, SOLID HOME WITH UNMATCHED MATERIALS IN THIS PRICE RANGE FROM ONE OF ELMHURST'S STILL MOST SOUGHT AFTER BUILDERS!
281 E Vallette St, Elmhurst, IL 60126 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,358 sqft single-family home built in 2003. It last sold for $1,565,000 on Jun 30, 2026 (1% above the $1,550,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,563,800, with a rent estimate of $7,403/month.

Home Details for 281 E Vallette St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bar Entertainment, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Family Room Down, Game Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Screened Porch, Tandem RoomWet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5358 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)DishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Main Level,In UnitMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced Air,Radiant FloorHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens, Skylight(s), Window Treatments, DrapesFlooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Patio, ScreenedFencing: FencedOther Structures: OtherFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Driveway,Owned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 1790 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2003
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, StoneNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0612303022

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,550,000Price Per Sqft: $292/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon May 18 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow, Negotiable

Location

Direction & Address
City: Elmhurst
School Information
Elementary School: Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 205Jr High / Middle School: Edison Elementary SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 205High School: York Community High SchoolHigh School District: 205

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1790 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Park

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12578976

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedParkSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD Price History On IDX Display: NoMRD Market Time On IDX Display: NoMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayHide Price History DisplayHide Days On Site DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Betsy Stavropoulos, (630) 209-7741
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Bought with: Paraskevi Monogios, Charles Rutenberg Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12578976

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 30, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12578976
Sold
$1,565,000
Jun 17, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12578976
Pending
$1,550,000
May 18, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12578976
Contingent
$1,550,000
May 14, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12578976
Listed For Sale
$1,550,000
Oct 3, 2003
Source: N/A
Sold
$820,000

Market trends in Elmhurst

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$672K
$107KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$374
$11MoM
Available listings
104
23MoM
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  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 86 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 84 % Say kids play outside

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 76 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say there are community events

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Frequently asked questions about 281 E Vallette St

  • What is 281 E Vallette St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 E Vallette St in Elmhurst, IL is $1,563,800.
  • What is the price history for 281 E Vallette St?
    281 E Vallette St in Elmhurst, IL last sold for $1,565,000 in June 2026.
  • Is Elmhurst a buyer's or seller's market?
    Elmhurst is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Elmhurst?
    The median sale price in Elmhurst is $672K. That is down $107K from the prior month.
  • Does 281 E Vallette St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 281 E Vallette St in Elmhurst, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 281 E Vallette St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 281 E Vallette St in Elmhurst, IL has in-unit laundry.
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