597 West Avenue — Elmhurst, IL 60126
Active Under Contract
Elmhurst, IL 60126

597 West Avenue

$500,000
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,543 sqft
Listed at $500,000 7 days on market $8,453/yr taxes
01About this home

Updated & Expanded Cape Cod offering 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a 2.5-car garage on a large private lot. The newly updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, newer flooring, stylish backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. A separate dining room flows into a bright, inviting family room-perfect for everyday living and entertaining.The main level includes a bedroom and full bath, ideal for guests or flexible living. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite and an updated full bath. Additional highlights include new furnace, updated windows, beautiful cherry wood flooring on the main level, and a finished basement with office, recreation room, playroom, and full bath-offering excellent additional living space. Fantastic location close to schools, parks, and transportation. Just a half block to Berens Park and the new Wagner Community Center (coming 2027), and only 2 miles to the train and vibrant Uptown Elmhurst. Located in highly sought-after Elmhurst School District 205.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$500,000
List price
2,543
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
3 full
Bathrooms
1958
Year built
0.19 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$8,453
Annual taxes
Cape Cod
Style
7
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Aluminum SidingBrick
Equipment
CO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Sump Pump
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Emerson Elementary School
Elmhurst, IL
📍0.5 mi🚗1 min🚶11 min
M Middle school
Churchville Middle School
Elmhurst, IL
📍1.3 mi🚗3 min🚶30 min
H High school
York Community High School
Elmhurst, IL
📍1.8 mi🚗5 min🚶43 min
  • Sarpino's Pizzeria 0.7 mi
  • Guac N' Tacos 0.7 mi
  • Burger King 0.8 mi
  • Jimmy John's 0.9 mi
  • Culver's 1.0 mi
  • Arby's 1.1 mi
  • Delta Sonic 0.8 mi
  • Shell 0.8 mi
  • Speedway 0.9 mi
  • Mariano's Fresh Market 1.0 mi
  • Shell 1.3 mi
  • Mobil Mart 1.4 mi
  • Berens Park 0.2 mi
  • Marjorie Davis Park 0.7 mi
  • Salt Creek Park 1.1 mi
  • Twin Lakes Park 1.1 mi
  • Westview Park 1.2 mi
  • Oak Knoll Park 1.3 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.7 mi
  • Starbucks 0.9 mi
  • Starbucks 1.4 mi
  • Pilot Pete's Coffee & Treats 1.5 mi
  • Buehler Library Café 1.5 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 5, 2026
Sold
@properties Christie's International Real Estate · 7 days on market
$522,500
Apr 22, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie�s International Real Estate
$500,000
Jun 13, 2007
Sold
J.W. Reedy Realty · 6 days on market
$308,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by @properties Christie�s International Real Estate · Carrie Pikulik · 630-606-1197
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