Elmhurst real estate blog archive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address:  261 E Church St

City: Elmhurst

Price: $589,900

Scheduled for: Sunday, 5/19, 2 pm

 

Address:  110 W Butterfield Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price: $100,000

Scheduled for: Saturday, 5/18, 12 pm

 

Address:  100 W Butterfield Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price: $114,900

Scheduled for: Saturday, 5/18, 12 pm

 

Address:  903 S Spring Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price: $338,500

Scheduled for: Sunday, 5/19, 1 pm

 

Address:  955 S Fern Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $349,900

Scheduled for: Sunday, 5/19, 1 pm

 

Address:  419 W 2nd St

City: Elmhurst

Price: $389,900

Scheduled for: Sunday, 5/19, 1 pm

 

Address:  570 S Berkley Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $409,900

Scheduled for: Sunday, 5/19, 1 pm

 

Address:  728 S Mitchell Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $425,000

Scheduled for: Sunday, 5/19, 1 pm

 

Address:  486 E South St

City: Elmhurst

Price: $429,900

Scheduled for: Sunday, 5/19, 1 pm

 

Address:  775 S Euclid Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $529,900

Scheduled for: Sunday, 5/19, 1 pm

 

Address:  837 S Linden Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $699,900

Scheduled for: Sunday, 5/19, 1 pm

 

Address:  826 S Hillside Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $787,500

Scheduled for: Sunday, 5/19, 12 pm

 

Address:  620 S Fairview Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $1,195,000

Scheduled for: Sunday, 5/19, 1 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 249 E. St. Charles Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price: $750,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, 4/14, 2 pm         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 903 Chatham Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $995,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, 4/14, 2 pm

 

Address: 110 Butterfield Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price: $100,000

Scheduled For: Saturday, 4/13, 12 pm

 

Address: 100 W. Butterfield Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price: $114,900

Scheduled For: Saturday, 4/13, 12 pm

 

Address: 122 S. Pick Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $144,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, 4/14, 1 pm

 

Address: 585 N. Michigan St.

City: Elmhurst

Price: $349,900

Scheduled For: Saturday, 4/13, 1 pm

 

Address: 903 S. Spring Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price: $354,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, 4/14, 1 pm

 

Address: 203 Berteau

City: Elmhurst

Price: $369,900

Scheduled For: Saturday, 4/13, 1 pm

 

Address: 621 W. Belden Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $439,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, 4/14, 1 pm

 

Address: 728 S. Mitchell Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $450,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, 4/14, 1 pm

 

Address: 304 N. Addison Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $549,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, 4/14, 1 pm

 

Address: 215 E. St. Charles Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price: $575,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, 4/14, 1 pm

 

Address: 452 S. Kenilworth Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $650,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, 4/14, 1 pm

 

Address: 837 S. Linden Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $699,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, 4/14, 1 pm

 

Address: 432 S. Prairie Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $1,124,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, 4/14, 1 pm

The first time any of us celebrated Earth Day was way back in 1970 on April 22nd. It’s estimated that something like 20 million people here in the US participated in events marking the occasion. Now, Earth Day has gone international thanks in part to a UN resolution in 2009, and more than 1 billion people worldwide celebrate it each year on the same date. Listed below are some startling facts and simple ideas that we can use here in Elmhurst to keep the spirit of conservation going all year long.

If everyone who bought a newspaper recycled it, about 250 million trees would be spared annually. In reality, US statistics show that only about 27% of us recycle our newspapers, and about 500,000 trees are cut down each week to produce our Sunday newspapers. What’s more, the amount of all recyclable paper we discard every year amounts to the cutting down of 1 billion trees. Going even further, recycled paper requires about 64% less energy to make than paper produced using virgin wood pulp. For every ton of paper that we recycle, we save 17 trees. Each of us uses the equivalent of seven trees per year in paper, wood, and other tree-based products. Nationwide, this comes out to about 2 billion trees annually.

Nationwide, we use more than 80 billion aluminum soda cans each year. When you recycle just one of them, you save enough energy to watch TV for three hours. Recycling aluminum cans uses just 10% of the energy required to make new ones. Also, an aluminum can needs 500 years to break down in a landfill. Here in America, we discard enough aluminum every year to rebuild the US commercial air fleet four times over. Even something as simple as a Hershey Kiss has an environmental impact – with almost 80 million of them wrapped in aluminum foil every day, that’s enough foil to cover more than 50 acres, or 40 football fields.

Like our friends and neighbors, The Gracik Makinney Group is happy to call Elmhurst home, and we’re dedicated to helping it remain a great place to live. Stop by our office at 190 North York Rd here in Elmhurst, or give us a call at 630-441-5570, and let’s talk about what we can do together to make it your home, too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 827 Chatham Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $839,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 2:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 903 Chatham Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $995,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 2:00pm

 

Address: 110 Butterfield Rd         

City: Elmhurst

Price: $100,000

Scheduled For: Saturday, Apr. 6, 12:00pm

 

Address: 100 Butterfield Rd         

City: Elmhurst

Price: $114,900

Scheduled For: Saturday, Apr. 6, 12:00pm

 

Address: 141 S. Villa Ave  

City: Elmhurst

Price: $249,000

Scheduled For: Saturday, Apr. 6, 12:00pm

 

Address: 687 S. Spring Ave          

City: Elmhurst

Price: $288,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00pm

 

Address: 565 W. Babcock Ave     

City: Elmhurst

Price: $319,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00pm

 

Address: 690 S. York Rd   

City: Elmhurst

Price: $350,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00pm

 

Address: 203 Berteau       

City: Elmhurst

Price: $369,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00pm

 

Address: 419 W. 2nd St    

City: Elmhurst

Price: $399,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00pm

 

Address: 285 W. First St   

City: Elmhurst

Price: $450,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00pm

 

Address: 271 Lawndale Ave        

City: Elmhurst

Price: $520,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00pm

 

Address: 451 E. South St  

City: Elmhurst

Price: $524,334

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00pm

 

Address: 201 Maison Ct   

City: Elmhurst

Price: $539,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00pm

 

Address: 304 N. Addison Ave      

City: Elmhurst

Price: $549,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00pm

 

Address: 138 E. Knighton Pl        

City: Elmhurst

Price: $649,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00pm

 

Address: 437 Hill Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $1,349,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Apr. 7, 1:00pm

We love our Elmhurst homes, but all of us probably also have one or two changes that we’d like to make to them. Home improvements, even minor ones, can make your home feel like a whole new space, and some improvements may even pay for themselves when it comes time to resell. Here are some tips on updates and remodels.

The National Association of Realtors suggests that curb appeal projects such as siding, window and door replacements can recoup more than 70% of their cost at resale time. What’s more, replacing them with more energy efficient options will also save you energy costs in the meantime. Another outdoor project that sees great payback is creating an outdoor living space. Going beyond the traditional deck or patio, outdoor kitchens and living rooms have taken fresh air living into a new dimension, and can give your home an up-to-date feel that’s sure to attract attention.

On the inside, the quickest and easiest way to update your home is with paint. New paint refreshes a room, and creating a feature wall in an accent color can modernize it and add a touch of flair. Another simple indoor update is lighting. New fixtures not only tend to be more energy efficient, they also accessorize your home with a clean, modern touch.

Basements can be more than simple storage spaces – they can be bonus living spaces too. Add functionality (and value!) by creating a family room, home theatre, or even a guest suite out of this overlooked gem.

As families have evolved, we’re spending more and more time together in our kitchens. That means our kitchens are evolving too, from just places to cook meals to spaces for entertaining, work, and family gatherings. If you’re considering a kitchen remodel, pay attention to how you and your family use the space. Then, make plans that incorporate features that facilitate and encourage those uses. Cooking and eating areas are a given, but think about variables such as creative storage solutions, work or office spaces, or a kitchen island that can serve a number of functions at once.

If you’re thinking of making improvements to your home, we’d be happy to share our thoughts about the best bets for resale success. All of us here at The Gracik Makinney Group are committed to providing the best service possible to our clients – current, former and future. Stop by the office at 190 North York Road here in Elmhurst, or give us a call at 630-441-5570 and let’s get planning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 827 Chatham Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $839,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 17, 2:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 903 Chatham Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $995,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 17, 2:00 pm

 

Address: 110 Butterfield Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price: $100,000

Scheduled For: Saturday, March 16, 12:00 pm

 

Address: 100 W Butterfield Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price: $114,900

Scheduled For: Saturday, March 16, 12:00 pm

 

Address: 413 S Scott St

City: Elmhurst

Price: $325,000

Scheduled For: Saturday, March 16, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 970 Kent Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $359,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 17, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 419 W 2nd St

City: Elmhurst

Price: $399,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 17, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 188 N Addison Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $429,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 17, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 321 N Myrtle Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $460,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 17, 1:00 pm       

 

Address: 201 Maison Ct

City: Elmhurst

Price: $539,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 17, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 204 E May St

City: Elmhurst

Price: $999,993

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 17, 1:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 249 E St. Charles Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price:  $750,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 10, 2:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 827 S Chatham Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price:  $839,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 10, 2:00 pm

 

Address: 110 Butterfield Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price:  $100,000

Scheduled For: Saturday, March 9, 12:00 pm

 

Address: 100 W Butterfield Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price:  $114,900

Scheduled For: Saturday, March 9, 12:00 pm

 

Address: 903 S Spring Rd

City: Elmhurst

Price:  $354,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 10, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 197 E Grantley Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price:  $364,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 10, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 419 W 2nd St

City: Elmhurst

Price:  $399,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 10, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 321 N Myrtle

City: Elmhurst

Price:  $470,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 10, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 281 W First Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price:  $474,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 10, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 466 N Oak Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price:  $879,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 10, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 204 E May St

City: Elmhurst

Price:  $999,993

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 10, 1:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 827 S. Chatham Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $839,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 3, 2:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 903 Chatham Ave

City: Elmhurst

Price: $995,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 3, 2:00 pm

 

Address: 110 Butterfield Rd         

City: Elmhurst

Price: $100,000

Scheduled For: Saturday, March 2, 12:00 pm

 

Address: 100 W. Butterfield Rd   

City: Elmhurst

Price: $114,900

Scheduled For: Saturday, March 2, 12:00 pm

 

Address: 361 E. South St  

City: Elmhurst

Price: $399,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 3, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 419 W. 2nd St    

City: Elmhurst

Price: $399,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 3, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 321 N. Myrtle      

City: Elmhurst

Price: $470,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 3, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 451 E. South St  

City: Elmhurst

Price: $524,334

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 3, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 201 Maison Ct   

City: Elmhurst

Price: $539,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 3, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 215 E. St. Charles Rd  

City: Elmhurst

Price: $599,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 3, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 160 N. Pine St    

City: Elmhurst

Price: $825,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, March 3, 1:00 pm

The schools here in Elmhurst, whether public, private or parochial, are often cited as some of the best reasons to make this city your home. From national awards to regional recognition, our schools are always looking ahead to provide the best possible education for our students.

Earlier this month, in an effort to better identify itself for both prospective families as well as institutions of higher learning, Immaculate Conception High School announced that it is changing its name to IC Catholic Prep. For the past 75 years, the school has been preparing students for college while maintaining its mission as a Catholic school including a focus on individual service learning each year.

Principal and school president Pamela Levar describes the name change as a way to better identify the school to the community as both a Catholic institution and a college preparatory program. The new name comes with a new tag line as well – the school for independent thinkers. School board member Donald Hoffman said, "We felt we were too much of a secret as to our quality." He added, "It makes it clear we're a religious school and our main focus is to prepare people for college."

IC Catholic Prep draws students from more than 40 communities here in the western suburbs, and has a current enrollment of about 320 students. The school continues to grow however, and the number of incoming freshmen annually exceeds the number of graduating seniors. It draws students from a number of grade schools, including IC’s own grade school and Visitation School here in Elmhurst. Approximately 99% of the graduating class each year goes on to college. Nearly three quarters of all students participate in varsity sports, and 90% are in extracurricular activities. The school also enjoys a relationship with Elmhurst College under which seniors may enroll in college-level courses for credit and at no additional cost.

The wide variety of high-quality educational opportunities available for Elmhurst’s students points to the strong sense of community we enjoy here. Preparing our children for the future is one of our primary goals. Make Elmhurst your home – all of us here at The Gracik Makinney Group are ready to help you find just the property to meet your needs. Stop by our office at 190 North York Road here in Elmhurst, or give us a call at 630-441-5570.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 827 S. Chatham Avenue

City: Elmhurst

Price: $839,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Feb. 24, 2:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 903 Chatham Avenue

City: Elmhurst

Price: $995,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Feb. 24, 2:00 pm

 

Address: 110 Butterfield Road

City: Elmhurst

Price: $100,000

Scheduled For: Saturday, Feb. 23, 12:00 pm

 

Address: 100 W. Butterfield Road

City: Elmhurst

Price: $114,900

Scheduled For: Saturday, Feb. 23, 12:00 pm

 

Address: 139 Fellows Court

City: Elmhurst

Price: $180,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 496 N. Howard Avenue

City: Elmhurst

Price: $249,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 621 W. Belden Avenue

City: Elmhurst

Price: $459,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 321 N. Myrtle

City: Elmhurst

Price: $470,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Feb. 24, 12:00 pm

 

Address: 138 E. Knighton Place

City: Elmhurst

Price: $649,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 452 S. Kenilworth Avenue

City: Elmhurst

Price: $650,000

Scheduled For: Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 837 S. Linden Avenue

City: Elmhurst

Price: $699,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:00 pm

 

Address: 466 N. Oak Avenue

City: Elmhurst

Price: $879,900

Scheduled For: Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:00 pm