3047 N 79th Ave

Elmwood Park, IL 60707

$327,500
Price
3
Beds
1,432 Sq. Ft.
$229 / Sq. Ft.
1,432
Sq. Ft.
$229
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Come explore the potential in this classic brick Georgian perfectly situated on an oversized corner lot in Elmwood Park. The home features a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, a formal dining room, and hardwood floors beneath the carpeting. A large sunroom addition, built on a solid concrete foundation, offers incredible potential to expand, consider adding a second story for even more living space. The full basement includes a half bath, overhead sewers, and newer mechanicals including...Come explore the potential in this classic brick Georgian perfectly situated on an oversized corner lot in Elmwood Park. The home features a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, a formal dining room, and hardwood floors beneath the carpeting. A large sunroom addition, built on a solid concrete foundation, offers incredible potential to expand, consider adding a second story for even more living space. The full basement includes a half bath, overhead sewers, and newer mechanicals including the furnace and hot water heater. An architectural roof was installed approximately 7 years ago. This home is being sold As Is. With an expandable floor plan and a fantastic location, this property is a great opportunity for investors, builders, or anyone ready to bring new life to a charming Elmwood Park home.

Property Details for 3047 North 79th Avenue

Area
Elmwood Park
Township
Leyden
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
None
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 11/28/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 3047 North 79th Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12522552
Days on Market14
Taxes$3,985 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1941
Lot Size-
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 3047 North 79th Avenue

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$1,950 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,618

Property Taxes

$332

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3047 North 79th Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 401
  • Elementary School: Elmwood Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Elm Middle School
  • High School District: 401
  • High School: Elmwood Park High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 401
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: No Garage, Yes, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Electric: Fuses, Service - 60 Amp
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced, Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 24.7 x 128.2 x 40 x 110.2 x 25.3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1432
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-11-24T16:01:31
  • Photos Count: 33
  • 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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 9X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X19
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 17X13

Property History for 3047 North 79th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 22, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12518541

$327,500—
Nov 22, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12522552

$327,500—
Nov 15, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12507087

$340,000—
Nov 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12518541

$332,500—
Nov 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12507087

$340,000—
Nov 2, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12507087

$340,000—
Oct 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12507087

$340,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/22/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12518541

$327,500
11/22/2025

Price Change

MRED #12522552

$327,500
11/15/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12507087

$340,000
11/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12518541

$332,500
11/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12507087

$340,000
11/02/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12507087

$340,000
10/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12507087

$340,000

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

Public Records for 3047 North 79th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$6,693Additions$26,306Total$32,999
Tax Record2023$3,894 ($324 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,432 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,432 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,958 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942CountyCOOKAPN12-25-110-041Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3047 North 79th Avenue

This home is within Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
John Mills Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Elm Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Elmwood Park High School
Public - 9 to 12
Guerin College Prep High School
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
John Mills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Elm Middle School
Public6 to 8

Elmwood Park High School
Public9 to 12

Guerin College Prep High School
Private9 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 3047 North 79th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

3047 North 79th Avenue is a single family home for sale in Elmwood Park, IL 60707. This property was listed for sale on November 15, 2025 by RE/MAX Properties Northwest, it's currently listed at $327,500. This listing's school district is Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401. Nearby schools include John Mills Elementary School, Elm Middle School and Elmwood Park High School. 3047 North 79th Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,432 sqft single family home built in 1941.

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