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    • $400,000

    539 Longfellow Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

    2beds
    1,000sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1926
    9,625 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $400/sqft
    $2,438 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Loads of natural sunlightFun nooks and cranniesHardwood floorsBuilt in cubbies
    This is it...the perfect opportunity to live in a cozy and sweet cottage that features loads of natural sunlight, hardwood floors, built in cubbies and the fun nooks and crannies only found in a vintage home! It is ready for you to make it your own with updates, an addition or to possibly build new in its prime in-town location that is within blocks of downtown Glen Ellyn, the Prairie Path, Lake Ellyn Park, Ben Franklin Elementary and Glenbard West high school. The 87.5x110 lot provides so many different opportunities in this well loved neighborhood! It is a solid home but is being sold "as is". Property is also listed as vacant land (MLS #12263430) and option for a to be built new construction home.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Renee Hughes 630-292-8147,

    Compass,

    Carrie Morris 630-207-5538,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Caroline Starr

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12319913MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Office
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 130 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X10
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 126 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X7
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 143 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11X13
    Kitchen
    • Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 120 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X10
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 140 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X10
    Office
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 90 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9X10
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Wall Unit(s)
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Detached, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 1.5
    Lot
    • Size: 9,625 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 87.5X110
    • Features: Corner Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0512308001
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Aluminum Siding
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1926

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Glen Ellyn

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $400/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $120,221
    • Annual tax amount: $7,643
    • Date on market: 3/24/2025
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/23/2025Sold$400,000+0%$400/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12319913 Report a problem
    4/16/2025Contingent$399,900$400/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12319913 Report a problem
    4/11/2025Listed for sale$399,900$400/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12319913 Report a problem
    4/6/2025Contingent$399,900$400/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12319913 Report a problem
    3/24/2025Price change$399,900-4.4%$400/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12319913 Report a problem
    3/12/2025Price change$418,500-2.4%$419/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12263430 Report a problem
    1/2/2025Listed for sale$429,000$429/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12263430 Report a problem
    12/18/2024Listing removed$429,000$429/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12219628 Report a problem
    12/3/2024Listed for sale$429,000$429/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12219628 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$8,017 +4.9%$120,221 +8.6%
    2023$7,643 +3.6%$110,660 +5.8%
    2022$7,380 +4%$104,570 +2.4%
    2021$7,094 +2.1%$102,090 +0.9%
    2020$6,952 +2.3%$101,130 +2.7%
    2019$6,792 +15.3%$98,460 +15.1%
    2018$5,888 +1.7%$85,520 +3.8%
    2017$5,793 -1.2%$82,360 +4.2%
    2016$5,861 +0.4%$79,070 +4.8%
    2015$5,836 -8.8%$75,430 -5%
    2014$6,401 +2.7%$79,390 -0.3%
    2013$6,233 +2.7%$79,630 -4.1%
    2012$6,069 +7%$83,040 -6.4%
    2011$5,672 +0.4%$88,688 -5.5%
    2010$5,650 +3.6%$93,850 -3.8%
    2009$5,455 +1.5%$97,510
    2008$5,375 +3.9%$97,510 +4.8%
    2007$5,173 +7.4%$93,040 +12%
    2006$4,816 +5.2%$83,070 +7.1%
    2005$4,576 +3.4%$77,560 +7.3%
    2004$4,425 +4.4%$72,280 +8.4%
    2003$4,237 +20.4%$66,680 +21.1%
    2002$3,518 +5.1%$55,060 +7.5%
    2001$3,346 +4.2%$51,220 +5.1%
    2000$3,211 $48,730
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60137

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    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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