Welcome home to 1609 Holly Ave in the City of Darien, " A Nice Place to Live"! This charming Gallagher & Henry Claridge model welcomes you with warmth and comfort the moment you step inside. Enjoy the abundance of natural light from the brand-new bow window (2023) and custom blinds (2024). Meticulously maintained, freshly painted and move-in ready, this home features new six-panel doors on all bedrooms and bathrooms, a new electrical panel with balanced lighting in the laundry room, and a new sump pump with a backup battery (2024). The kitchen is equipped with a new dishwasher (2024), while the washer (2022) and dryer (2024) offer added convenience. Step outside to enjoy the newer deck and beautifully updated landscaping (2023 & 2024), including a butterfly garden, all within a fully fenced yard (2022). Additional updates include a new garage door (2024) and high-quality Pella windows (2009). Perfectly situated near top-rated schools, shopping, and easy highway access, this home truly has it all. The American Dream has never looked so good-schedule your showing today!
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$446,000
1609 Holly Ave, Darien, IL 60561
3beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
9,500.44 Square Feet Lot
$450,000 Zestimate®
$343/sqft
$2,804 Estimated rent
Home value
$450,000
$410,000 - $491,000
$2,804/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 24, 2025 at 12:23pm
Listing courtesy of:
Joe Kenny, CSC 630-334-2858,
Keller Williams Experience
Bought with:
Angela Hotca-Roos
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12305789
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Lower
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X18
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X4
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Bookcases
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Sub-Basement,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,500 sqft
- Dimensions: 72X132
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0921306010
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Details
- Builder model: CLARIDGE
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Darien
- Subdivision: Farmingdale
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2025 | Sold | $446,000+4.9%$343/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12305789 | ||
| 4/19/2025 | Pending sale | $425,000$327/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12305789 | ||
| 3/24/2025 | Contingent | $425,000$327/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12305789 | ||
| 3/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+51.8%$327/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12305789 | ||
| 9/13/2002 | Sold | $280,000$215/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,931 +5.2% | $115,290 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $6,586 +3.5% | $106,330 +1.2% |
| 2021 | $6,361 +1.7% | $105,120 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60561
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lace Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Eisenhower Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Community H S Dist 99 - South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lace Elementary School
- Middle: Eisenhower Junior High School
- High: South High School
- District: 61
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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