Do not miss this 3 bedroom, 2 bath Mid-Century California Ranch in Highly Sought Glen Ellyn location! The home was originally designed and built with attention to utilizing sunlight and cross breezes by architect Weymouth Kirby for his own family and shortly after loved for 60 years by the current owners. This rare find is situated on an 80x140 foot lot and ready for updating! **Please note the photos have been virtually staged. ** Enjoy the natural beauty of the seasons from the great room and dining room featuring floor to ceiling windows and doors. Also featured is horizontally hung and pest resistant Cypress paneling and the woodburning fireplace wall. Walk-out to the patio through the set of French doors. Its charming/old school kitchen is equipped with the original and now vintage range and refrigerator. 2 full baths are on the 1st floor...an en-suite and a shared hall bath. The partially finished basement features pine wood paneling, an original painted wall mural and wood burning fireplace. The exterior is clad with pest resistant Redwood and windows are of steel. This charmer is situated in the desirable, Revere Road area surrounded by beautiful homes and is a short walk to town, restaurants, Metra train, Glenbard West HS, Ben Franklin Elementary and Sunset Pool.
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$525,000
262 Merton Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
3beds
1,331sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.26 Acres Lot
$635,500 Zestimate®
$394/sqft
$3,175 Estimated rent
Home value
$635,500
$578,000 - $699,000
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Beautiful homesPest resistant redwoodShort walk to townPest resistant cypress panelingMetra trainFloor to ceiling windows
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Maureen Rooney, CSC 630-917-5708,
Keller Williams Premiere Properties,
Kathy Quaid 630-400-2980,
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Bought with:
Beth Seibert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11809295
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X09
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X17
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X16
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 07X07
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,331 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 80X140
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 0514215014
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Glen Ellyn
- Subdivision: Revere Road
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2023 | Sold | $525,000+5%$394/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11809295 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2023 | Pending sale | $500,000$376/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11809295 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $500,000$376/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11809295 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,819 -27.2% | $81,448 -34% |
| 2023 | $7,997 +1.1% | $123,410 +5.8% |
| 2022 | $7,909 +4.1% | $116,630 +2.4% |
| 2021 | $7,595 +2.1% | $113,870 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $7,440 +2.5% | $112,810 +2.7% |
| 2019 | $7,261 -9.6% | $109,840 -8% |
| 2018 | $8,030 +1.8% | $119,440 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $7,892 -1.1% | $115,030 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $7,976 +11.2% | $110,430 +14.7% |
| 2015 | $7,170 +8.3% | $96,290 +10.8% |
| 2014 | $6,618 +2.7% | $86,880 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $6,445 +1.2% | $87,140 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $6,370 +6.7% | $90,860 -6.4% |
| 2011 | $5,970 -3.9% | $97,043 -9% |
| 2010 | $6,216 +3.5% | $106,640 -3.7% |
| 2009 | $6,008 +1.5% | $110,790 |
| 2008 | $5,917 +3.6% | $110,790 +4.8% |
| 2007 | $5,711 -5% | $105,710 -0.2% |
| 2006 | $6,011 +4.8% | $105,950 +7.1% |
| 2005 | $5,734 +3.5% | $98,930 +7.3% |
| 2004 | $5,538 +3.8% | $92,200 +8.4% |
| 2003 | $5,334 +11% | $85,050 +12% |
| 2002 | $4,806 +5.2% | $75,940 +7.5% |
| 2001 | $4,566 +4.2% | $70,630 +5.1% |
| 2000 | $4,381 | $67,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60137
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Hadley Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10Glenbard West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ben Franklin 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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Estimated market value
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- Illinois
- DuPage County
- Glen Ellyn
- 60137
- 262 Merton Ave
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