Lovingly renovated, well maintained 1920 Bungalow located 2 blocks from beautiful downtown Glen Ellyn in a peaceful and friendly neighborhood on a one-way street. This home has many charming features: A lot of original woodwork, wood floors throughout most of the main floor, wood burning fireplace, French doors with original glass and old hardware in great condition. The home has a large unfinished basement with a lot of storage and a large attic with room for expansion, central air and forced air heat. The charm continues with a deep back yard complete with lovely perennials, water feature and a 2 1/2 detached car garage. The front of the home boasts curb appeal with a quaint front porch. This home is comfortable, efficient, well insulted and ready to move in. A must see!
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$440,000
478 Cottage Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
2beds
1,060sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
10,140 Square Feet Lot
$553,800 Zestimate®
$415/sqft
$2,336 Estimated rent
Home value
$553,800
$498,000 - $620,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daniel Nierman 847-601-9359,
4 Sale Realty Advantage LLC,
Melissa Toney,
4 Sale Realty Advantage LLC
Bought with:
Darrell Scott
Compass
Jill Scott
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12116080
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,060 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 10,140 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0511302014
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Glen Ellyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $415/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $116,331
- Annual tax amount: $5,536
- Date on market: 7/20/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2024 | Sold | $440,000$415/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12116080 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2024 | Contingent | $440,000$415/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12116080 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $440,000$415/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12116080 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,168 +29.5% | $116,331 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $5,536 -6.8% | $107,080 +14.6% |
| 2022 | $5,942 +1.4% | $93,430 +2.4% |
| 2021 | $5,859 -5% | $91,220 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,165 +2.4% | $90,360 +2.7% |
| 2019 | $6,022 +3% | $87,970 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $5,848 +1.6% | $84,970 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $5,753 -1.2% | $81,840 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $5,821 +0.4% | $78,570 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $5,796 -1.9% | $74,950 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $5,906 +2.7% | $73,710 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $5,750 +2.7% | $73,930 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $5,600 +7% | $77,090 -6.4% |
| 2011 | $5,236 -3.6% | $82,337 -9% |
| 2010 | $5,433 +3.6% | $90,480 -3.8% |
| 2009 | $5,246 +1.5% | $94,010 |
| 2008 | $5,170 +3.9% | $94,010 +4.8% |
| 2007 | $4,976 +4.4% | $89,700 +9% |
| 2006 | $4,768 +5.2% | $82,300 +7.1% |
| 2005 | $4,531 +3.4% | $76,850 +7.3% |
| 2004 | $4,382 +4.4% | $71,620 +8.4% |
| 2003 | $4,196 +12.4% | $66,070 +13.5% |
| 2002 | $3,732 +5.1% | $58,210 +7.5% |
| 2001 | $3,551 +4.2% | $54,150 +5.1% |
| 2000 | $3,409 | $51,520 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60137
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Forest Glen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Hadley Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Glenbard West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Glen 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
- 478 Cottage Ave
