Bring your ideas, as this home is loaded with potential and priced to sell! Located less than a mile from both Downtown Glen Ellyn and Wheaton College in the highly sought-after neighborhood of Chesterfield Heights, this property offers an incredible opportunity in a truly prime location. Lovingly maintained by its longtime owners and mostly in original condition, this home is perfect for anyone looking for value-whether investing, renovating, or building sweat equity, or for builders seeking a fantastic redevelopment site. Great floor plan, featuring a light and bright living room open to the dining area, plus a charming kitchen that flows to a large laundry area and attached 1-car garage. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms, including one with a large skylight that fills the space with warm natural light. A full bath and a balcony overlooking the spacious quarter-acre lot-rich with mature plantings-complete the upper level. Recent updates include a newer roof and LeafGuard gutters (2020), along with most windows and siding replaced in 2014. Surrounded by homes ranging from the low $300s to over $1M, this is truly one you won't want to miss! Glen Ellyn address with Wheaton corporate limits and easy access to expressways, the Illinois Prairie Path, Metra, shopping, dining, award-winning Glen Ellyn schools, and beautiful parks. Home is being sold as-is.
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$265,000
1623 Sawyer Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
2beds
1,050sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
10,759 Square Feet Lot
$272,800 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$2,403 Estimated rent
Home value
$272,800
$248,000 - $297,000
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Two generously sized bedroomsCharming kitchenLarge laundry area
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Listed by:
Sarah Leonard, E-PRO 224-239-3966,
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC,
James Brown 224-629-9873,
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Bought with:
Michael Savegnago
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12527914
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Closet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Laundry
- Features: Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 114 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X6
Living room
- Features: Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit
Features
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,050 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 10,759 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0515203031
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chesterfield Heights
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Glen Ellyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $252/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $122,676
- Annual tax amount: $7,586
- Date on market: 12/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Sold | $265,000-8.6%$252/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12527914 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2025 | Contingent | $289,900$276/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12527914 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,900-3.4%$276/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12527914 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2025 | Listing removed | $300,000$286/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12521792 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $300,000-7.7%$286/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12521792 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Listing removed | $325,000$310/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12515777 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000$310/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12515777 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,586 +5.2% | $122,676 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $7,214 +23.4% | $112,920 +5.8% |
| 2022 | $5,848 +0.8% | $106,710 +2.4% |
| 2021 | $5,800 +0.5% | $104,180 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $5,770 -13.4% | $103,210 +2.7% |
| 2019 | $6,664 -3.9% | $100,480 -2.5% |
| 2018 | $6,932 +1.8% | $103,040 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $6,812 -1% | $99,230 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $6,880 +0.7% | $95,270 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $6,831 -0.6% | $90,890 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $6,870 +2.5% | $88,790 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $6,705 +0.8% | $89,060 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $6,651 +6.3% | $92,860 -6.4% |
| 2011 | $6,258 -0.9% | $99,179 -6% |
| 2010 | $6,313 +3.1% | $105,510 -3.7% |
| 2009 | $6,125 -2.2% | $109,620 |
| 2008 | $6,265 +4.1% | $109,620 +4.8% |
| 2007 | $6,017 +5.5% | $104,600 +10% |
| 2006 | $5,703 +5.3% | $95,090 +7.1% |
| 2005 | $5,415 +4.7% | $88,790 +7.3% |
| 2004 | $5,171 +6.7% | $82,740 +8.4% |
| 2003 | $4,846 +12.8% | $76,330 +14% |
| 2002 | $4,295 +3.9% | $66,950 +7.5% |
| 2001 | $4,132 +4.5% | $62,290 +5.1% |
| 2000 | $3,956 | $59,270 |
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Neighborhood: 60137
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Hadley Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Glenbard West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: Hadley Junior High School
- High: Glenbard West High School
- District: 41
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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- Illinois
- DuPage County
- Glen Ellyn
- 60137
- 1623 Sawyer Ave
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