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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$400,000
539 Longfellow Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
2beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
9,625 Square Feet Lot
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$400/sqft
$2,447 Estimated rent
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Loads of natural sunlightFun nooks and cranniesHardwood floorsBuilt in cubbies
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
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#: 12319913
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
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
Lot
- Size: 9,625 sqft
- 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 & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Glen Ellyn
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $400,000+0%$400/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12319913 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Contingent | $399,900$400/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12319913 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900$400/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12319913 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2025 | Contingent | $399,900$400/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12319913 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2025 | Price change | $399,900-4.4%$400/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12319913 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Price change | $418,500-2.4%$419/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12263430 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $429,000$429/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12263430 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2024 | Listing removed | $429,000$429/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12219628 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $429,000$429/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12219628 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Hadley Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Glenbard West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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