196 Walnut St

Elmhurst, IL 60126

$2,150,000
Price
5
Beds
3,702 Sq. Ft.
$581 / Sq. Ft.
3,702
Sq. Ft.
$581
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By @properties
Listed By @properties
a front view of a house with a yard

Description

Intown living @ its finest - walk to everything from this premier Elmhurst location! Thoughtfully designed and built in 2025, this residence showcases extraordinary craftsmanship and timeless style. The impressive foyer features floor-to-ceiling millwork and a coffered beadboard ceiling. Throughout the first and second levels, rich custom wide plank white oak hardwood flooring adds warmth, texture, and continuity to every space. A glass, climate-controlled wine cellar sets an elegant tone. A private...Intown living @ its finest - walk to everything from this premier Elmhurst location! Thoughtfully designed and built in 2025, this residence showcases extraordinary craftsmanship and timeless style. The impressive foyer features floor-to-ceiling millwork and a coffered beadboard ceiling. Throughout the first and second levels, rich custom wide plank white oak hardwood flooring adds warmth, texture, and continuity to every space. A glass, climate-controlled wine cellar sets an elegant tone. A private office with built-in cabinetry provides the perfect workspace. The arched entry leads to an inviting family room and a chef's kitchen boasting bespoke European cabinetry, a 10'+ island, designer bar, high-end appliances, and a scullery/prep kitchen. The informal dining room offers warmth and character with a vaulted, beamed ceiling - ideal for everyday living or entertaining. A perfectly planned mudroom includes locker-style storage with doors and a convenient homecoming center. The stairwell impresses with detailed millwork from the lower level to the second floor, opening to a spacious landing. The primary suite features vaulted and beamed ceilings, a handcrafted accent wall, and a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, makeup counter, and wet room. The boutique-style closet includes hand-built shelving. Four additional bedrooms each feature en suite baths and generous space. The finished lower level offers a large recreation room, bar area, fifth bedroom with full bath, glass-enclosed exercise room, and a future golf simulator area. Outdoor living shines with a two-tier bluestone patio and expansive yard. Walk to and bus from the corner to Hawthorne Grade School, town, train, restaurants, parks, and more. Love Elmhurst - Love Local!
  1. Listed by Tim Schiller • @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
    P: (630)-992-0582 C: (630)-992-0582 tim@theschillerteam.com
  2. Listed by Carrie Pikulik • @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
    P: (630)-606-1197 C: (630)-606-1197 cpikulik@atproperties.com;cpikulik@atproperties.com

Property Details for 196 Walnut Street

Area
Elmhurst
Township
York
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Zoned
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2025 12:52 PM

Property Details for 196 Walnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #12512105
Days on Market37
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built2025
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF
CountyDuPage County

Location

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Building Information for 196 Walnut Street

Stories-Year Built2025Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,362 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,624

Property Taxes

$738

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 196 Walnut Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 205
  • Elementary School: Hawthorne Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Sandburg Middle School
  • High School District: 205
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 205
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Finished, 9 ft + pour, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Game Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Pantry
  • Num of Baths: 5.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Storm Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: Yes
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: NEW Under Construction
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 5401
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 5401
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 5401
  • Lower Sq Ft: 1699
  • Main Sq Ft: 1699
  • Upper Sq Ft: 2003
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Stucco, Stone, Other
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Builder
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 1
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 15X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 20X19
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 21X19
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X08
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Living Room
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 12X06
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 11X09
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 14X12
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Dimensions: 22X07
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 20X12
Recreation Rm Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Rm
  • Dimensions: 24X20
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 16X14
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 13X13

Property History for 196 Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12512105

$2,150,000—
Nov 11, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #12180306

$489,000—
Nov 8, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544980992

$465,000—
Nov 8, 2024

Sold

MRED #12175616

$465,000—
Oct 11, 2024

Pending

MRED #12175616

—
Oct 11, 2024

Contingent

MRED #12175616

—
Oct 11, 2024

Contingent

MRED #12180306

—
Oct 7, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12175616

$489,000—
Oct 3, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12180306

$515,000—
Oct 3, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12175616

$515,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12512105

$2,150,000
11/11/2024

Cancelled

MRED #12180306

$489,000
11/08/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544980992

$465,000
11/08/2024

Sold

MRED #12175616

$465,000
10/11/2024

Pending

MRED #12175616

—
10/11/2024

Contingent

MRED #12175616

—
10/11/2024

Contingent

MRED #12180306

—
10/07/2024

Price Change

MRED #12175616

$489,000
10/03/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12180306

$515,000
10/03/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12175616

$515,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 196 Walnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$88,080Additions$74,898Total$162,978
Tax Record2024$8,858 ($738 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,555 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,555 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN06-02-109-019

Schools near 196 Walnut Street

This home is within Elmhurst School District 205.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hawthorne Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Sandburg Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Churchville Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
York Community High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hawthorne Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Sandburg Middle School
Public6 to 8

Churchville Middle School
Public6 to 8

York Community High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 196 Walnut Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

196 Walnut Street is a single family home for sale in Elmhurst, IL 60126. This property was listed for sale on November 5, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,150,000. It has been on the market for a total of 37 days and was last sold on November 8, 2024. This listing's school district is Elmhurst School District 205. Nearby schools include Hawthorne Elementary School, Sandburg Middle School and Churchville Middle School. 196 Walnut Street is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 3,702 sqft single family home built in 2025.

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