389 S West Ave, Elmhurst, IL, 60126
About This Home
Charming 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath brick Cape Cod in the highly sought-after Lincoln School neighborhood! This home features hardwood floors throughout, a freshly painted main level, and a flexible floor plan designed for today's lifestyle. The main level offers living and dining area, a dedicated office or optional third bedroom, and a full bath. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and an additional full bath. The family room opens directly to an outdoor covered patio, fire pit and large, fully fenced backyard-perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or play. The newly renovated basement (2023) provides additional living space along with a brand-new half bath, making it ideal for a recreation room, home gym, or media space. Enjoy an unbeatable walkable location just steps from Ben Allison Park, the Illinois Prairie Path, the vibrant Spring Road business district & Elmhurst Crossing with its restaurants, shopping, and entertainment and York HS. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfort, convenience, and one of Elmhurst's most desirable neighborhoods.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Brick
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2023
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Gas Cooktop
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit,Sink
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9X12
Family Room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 19X11
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window features: Screens
- Flooring: Hardwood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,059
- Total interior livable area: 2,059 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12X8
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 95
- Dimensions: 19X5
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16X11
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12X14
Recreation Room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 532
- Dimensions: 28X19
Walk In Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 28
- Dimensions: 4X7
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 0611100006
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 8,246 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 62x133
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Yes,Owned
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
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,654 | $31,848 |
| Home Insurance * | $156 | $1,872 |
| Property Taxes | $826 | $9,912 |
| Electricity | $158 | $1,900 |
| Total | $3,794 | $45,528 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Price change | $524,900 |
| 2026-06-30 | Listed for sale | $549,900 |
| 2016-04-25 | Sold | $241,500 |
| 2016-03-18 | Pending sale | $244,900 |
| 2016-02-24 | Listed for sale | $244,900 |
| 2016-02-17 | Pending sale | $244,900 |
| 2015-12-15 | Listed for sale | $244,900 |
| 2014-03-27 | Sold | $172,000 |
| 2014-03-01 | Pending sale | $205,000 |
| 2013-08-10 | Listed for sale | $205,000 |
| 2013-08-01 | Pending sale | $205,000 |
| 2013-07-14 | Price change | $205,000 |
| 2013-04-30 | Price change | $235,000 |
| 2013-01-18 | Listed for sale | $259,000 |
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