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255 S West Ave APT 403, Elmhurst, IL, 60126

0beds
1baths
240sqft
$134,900
$562price/sqft
$1,064/moest. monthly cost
$42,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Commuter's dream! Low $169 HOA includes utilities (except elec) plus amenities! ALL renovated-light, bright & neutral, updated kitchen, bath, flooring, lighting, fixtures & more! Studio in elevator & security building with low taxes. Premium, large covered, furnished private balcony! Great Western exposure! Unique, private alcove fits double bed, furnished living room, kitchenette, furnished dinette, large closets +bed storage cabinets & shower/tub combo. Common spaces: bathrooms, 4 lounges, huge activities/party rm w kit, basement rec rm, conf rm, 2 exercise rms & beautiful backyard garden patio/picnic table area, laundry rm, private storage unit +bike room. 20% of owners under 55 y/o allowed, openings now! Guest parking avail. Adjacent shopping/dining. Blocks to gym, park district and Il Prairie Path. 1 mi Elmhurst University, train station or downtown. 2 mi to I290. Decor & "free tv" antenna included. Service/therapy pets only, children under 18 visitors only, rentals to family only. Listed below market. Hurry, this one won't last!

Getting Around

65
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
25
TransitSome Transit
60
BikeBikeable

Schools

9/10
9/10
Sandburg Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.6 mi
10/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1972

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Construction materials: Brick

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2026

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium,Apartment,Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Microwave,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Common Area

Balcony Porch Lanai

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 65
  • Dimensions: 13X05

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Foyer

  • Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 32
  • Dimensions: 08X04

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Baseboard
  • Cooling features: Wall Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 0
  • Total interior livable area: 240 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen (Updated Kitchen),Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 48
  • Dimensions: 08X06

Living Room

  • Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 88
  • Dimensions: 11X08

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Details

  • Parcel number: 0602322066
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Exterior features: Balcony

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Asphalt,Unassigned,Guest,Yes,Other

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Tornado
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $682$8,184
Home Insurance *$40$480
Property Taxes $212$2,544
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$1,064$12,768
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$36,480/yr
40% on housing$31,920/yr
45% on housing$28,373/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.8%
11.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.8%
-0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$562This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 60126$354
DuPage County$270

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 60126$358
DuPage County$260

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-13Price change$149,900
2026-04-25Listed for sale$155,000
2025-11-26Sold$100,000
2007-05-01Sold$67,000
2001-03-02Sold$36,000
1999-03-31Sold$27,000
1996-11-19Sold$19,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentJohn Wilt, CNC
BrokerageRealstar Realty, Inc

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