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551 S Poplar AvenueElmhurst, IL 60126

Single Family · 4 Beds · 2 Full Baths · 1,301 Sq. ft.
$599,000 Active

551 S Poplar Avenue Overview

Time on Site:
17 days
Visits:
15

This Brick Ranch is meticulously maintained and lives large with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths all located in Tuxedo Park, situated on a 50 x 170 deep lot on a quiet, tree-lined street with immediate access to the Illinois Prairie Path, Jefferson Elementary School and Vallette Business District. Offering an open and functional floor plan each room cascades to the next. The eat in kitchen is the heart of the home offering a great island, table space and generous natural light from the custom sky light that flows seamlessly into the main living areas. The Primary bedroom has shared access to the large bath with double sinks, tub and shower. The 3rd bedroom offers slider doors leading to the custom deck and patio area perfect for an office. The finished basement is the entire footprint of the home and offers a recreation family area with gas fireplace, wet Bar, entertaining space, 4th bedroom, full bath, workshop and laundry room, plus tons of storage throughout this home. Additional features: hardwood and laminate wood flooring, gas fireplace, generous closets, Vintage Elmhurst Street Light, Attached gas grill off of the deck, detached 2.5 car garage all in a fabulous location!

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551 S Poplar Avenue Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 1,301
  • Price/Sq.ft. $460

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee: $0.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None

School Information

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: Jefferson Elementary School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sandburg Middle School
  • High School: York Community High School

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1966

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: DuPage
  • MLS Area Major: Elmhurst
  • Township: York

Community/Development

  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,773.12
  • Tax Year: 2025

General Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 0612402003
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Special Listing Conditions: None

Interior

Building Information

  • Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 2602
  • Basement SqFt.: 1301
  • Disability Access: No
  • Total SqFt.: 1301

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4

Building Interior

  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1301
  • Fireplace Location: Basement

General Information

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning,Gas Log,Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Living Area: 1301
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 2.5

Lot Information

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 170
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt

General Information

  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Room Information

Room: Bedroom 4

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 15X13

Room: Laundry

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 10X06

Room: Recreation Room

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 30X22

Room: Utility Room-Lower Level

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 14X13

Room: Bedroom 2

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 15X11

Room: Bedroom 3

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11X10

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11X10

Room: Eating Area

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10X07

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10X10

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 18X13

Room: Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 13X12

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

Room: Family Room

  • Level: N/A

551 S Poplar Avenue Neighborhood

Community

60126 (ELMHURST) Demographics

41
Median Age
4,361
Population Density (per sq. mile)
67%
College Educated
$120,438
Estimated Median Income
14,382
Estimated Total Home Owners
3,309
Estimated Total Renters
81% / 19%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

551 S Poplar Avenue Monthly Cost

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551 S Poplar Avenue Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$999,119
Average List Price
$389
Average Price per Square Foot
57
Properties Sold
56
Average Days on Market
160
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

551 S Poplar Avenue History

Date Event Value Agent
6/18/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Active
Juliet Mills
Listing Agent
6/12/2026Source: MRED Added to Database
June 12, 2026
Juliet Mills
Listing Agent