For Sale3d on market
998 S Swain Ave
Elmhurst, IL, 60126 • 60126 • DuPage County
$379,000
$316/sqft
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
1,200Sqft
0.16 acLot
1963Built
Property DNA
Step Ranch Style
Built 1963 · 63 years of history
2-Car Garage
Side Driveway · Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
3d on Market
Listed Apr 6, 2026
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1963
Loved by these original owners since 1963, this sweet step ranch is now ready for its next chapter with you. A broad picture window bathes the spacious living dining room in light. Both bedrooms have hardwood floors beneath their carpeting. The den offers you additional space to work or play. The bathroom features an easy access shower. The eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and ample room for a table overlooking the peaceful backyard. A side driveway delivers you to your 2-car garage. The unfinished basement offers countless possibilities. Happily ensconced in esteemed Elmhurst; mere minutes from its finest school, recreation, shopping, dining and transportation options. Welcome home! Recent updates: refinished the hardwood floors in the dining living room & den in 2025, replaced the a/c unit in 2021, replaced the roof and furnace in 2020. Estate sale: sold As Is. MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS DUE BY 5:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 8TH. NO ESCALATION CLAUSES OR LOVE LETTERS.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights side driveway, broad picture window, and spacious living dining room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,370/month
Principal & Interest$1,865
Property Tax$379
Insurance$126
Down payment20% ($75,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.24% rate · 30yr fixed · $303,200 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1963
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot6,969 sqft
Days on Zillow3 Days
Price/sqft$316
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleStep Ranch
Year built1963
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingSide Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot6,969 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60126
Annual tax$7,378
Parcel0614401015
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Side Driveway
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Community
Park
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main14×9 ft126 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Main11×13 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market3
Tax rate1.93%
Price/sqft$316
On marketApr 6, 2026
PostedApr 6, 2026
MLS statusNew
MLS updatedApr 6, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,001
Favorites38
How are the schools in Elmhurst?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elmhurst, IL, 60126
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 6, 2026Listed For Sale$379,000$316MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$379,000
Apr 6, 2026•$316/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024$7,378$138,419
Apr 9, 2023$6,799$128,000
Apr 9, 2022$6,795$123,060
Apr 9, 2021$6,616$120,000
Apr 9, 2020$6,351$117,370
Apr 9, 2019$6,196$111,590
Apr 9, 2018$5,890$106,080
Apr 9, 2017$5,740$101,090
Apr 9, 2016$5,592$95,240
Apr 9, 2015$5,501$88,730
Apr 9, 2014$6,070$89,770
Apr 9, 2013$6,012$91,040
Apr 9, 2012$5,970$97,030
Apr 9, 2011$5,723$105,350
Apr 9, 2010$5,626$113,040
Apr 9, 2009$5,430$121,290
Apr 9, 2008$5,126$121,290
Apr 9, 2007$4,893$111,480
Apr 9, 2006$4,281$94,250
Apr 9, 2005$4,123$88,170
Apr 9, 2004$3,719$82,950
Apr 9, 2003$3,644$75,340
Apr 9, 2002$2,535$50,460
Apr 9, 2001$2,351$46,400
Apr 9, 2000$2,265$44,110
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Local context around this listing
Elmhurst, IL • DuPage County
Nearby neighborhoods
Yorkfield
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60126
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