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  • $991,100

    493 Cottage Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

    4beds
    2,283sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1927
    9,574 Square Feet Lot
    $991,100 Zestimate®
    $434/sqft
    $5,700 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $991,100

    $892,000 - $1.11M

    $5,700/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This charming and classic downtown Glen Ellyn gem has an unbeatable location! You can truly walk to everything - a few minutes on foot to the Metra, restaurants & shopping, library, top-rated schools, and the parade & fireworks every 4th! This character-filled home has a good sized back yard, is located on a pretty, tree-lined street, and features bright, spacious rooms and hardwood floors throughout. A generous and inviting dining room will house all the family on holidays and the adjacent large LR and Family Room offer ample space for family & entertaining. There's also a screened porch for summer evenings! Updates include a new 2 1/2 car garage in 2008, central AC was added to the 2nd floor in 2012, roof new in 2014, LR windows replaced in 2017. Well maintained and ready to move in - a wonderful place to call home!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,283 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 9,574 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0511305005

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1927

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Glen Ellyn

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Air Conditioning: Partial
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Foyer
    • Heat/Fuel: Radiators
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Other Information: Commuter Train
    • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair
    • Status: Contingent
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes, Blinds
    • Kitchen Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds, Curtains/Drapes
    • Living Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes, Blinds
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes, Blinds
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds, Curtains/Drapes
    • Family Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds, Curtains/Drapes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Area Amenities: Curbs/Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes, Blinds
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • Lot Dimensions: 65 X 151
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Laundry Level: Not Applicable
    • Driveway: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/30/2017Sold$500,000+2.2%$219/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09743075 Report a problem
    10/24/2017Pending sale$489,000$214/sqft
    Source: St. Charles #09743075 Report a problem
    10/8/2017Price change$489,000-2%$214/sqft
    Source: St. Charles #09743075 Report a problem
    10/3/2017Listed for sale$499,000$219/sqft
    Source: St. Charles #09743075 Report a problem
    9/19/2017Pending sale$499,000$219/sqft
    Source: St. Charles #09743075 Report a problem
    9/7/2017Listed for sale$499,000+17.4%$219/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Fox Valley Realty #09743075 Report a problem
    11/19/1998Sold$425,000$186/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$13,581 +4.6%$198,094 +8.6%
    2023$12,980 +4.2%$182,340 +5.8%
    2022$12,454 +4%$172,330 +2.4%
    2021$11,978 +2%$168,240 +0.9%
    2020$11,741 +2.3%$166,670 +2.7%
    2019$11,480 -4.9%$162,270 -4%
    2018$12,078 +1.5%$169,100 +3.8%
    2017$11,899 -1.3%$162,860 +4.2%
    2016$12,061 +0.2%$156,360 +4.8%
    2015$12,035 +19.3%$149,170 +22.6%
    2014$10,090 +2.7%$121,680 -0.3%
    2013$9,823 +8.4%$122,050 -4.1%
    2012$9,063 +7.2%$127,270 -6.4%
    2011$8,456 -3.8%$135,927 -4.8%
    2010$8,794 +3.7%$142,730 -3.7%
    2009$8,482 +1.7%$148,290
    2008$8,341 +4%$148,290 +4.8%
    2007$8,020 +4.2%$141,500 +9%
    2006$7,699 +5.1%$129,810 +7.1%
    2005$7,328 +3.2%$121,200 +7.3%
    2004$7,101 +5.2%$112,960 +8.4%
    2003$6,753 +12.1%$104,200 +13.5%
    2002$6,024 +5.8%$91,800 +8.4%
    2001$5,694 +4%$84,710 +5.1%
    2000$5,473 $80,590

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    Neighborhood: 60137

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