You'll fall in love w/this fabulous, updated 4-bedroom home w/2-full bathrooms, a private side courtyard & large, fenced backyard w/mature trees, an over-sized concrete patio, perfect for BBQS & a firepit for your outdoor fun~Once inside this home you'll find a neutral color theme, white wood trim, panel doors & gorgeous wide plank wood flooring throughout~The stunning kitchen provides a good amount of gorgeous cabinets, granite counter tops, new tile backsplash, SS sink w/pull-out spray, recessed lighting & newer upgraded SS appliances (refrigerator '25)~The open eating area features a nice island w/granite top & extra storage space~The open concept main floor also offers a spacious living room (recently used as a dining room) w/huge bay window for great natural light~The upper level promotes 3 nice-sized bedrooms, a full bath, linen closet & a laundry shoot~The master bedroom offers two closets w/upgraded closet system & upgraded ceiling fan~The lower lever promotes a cozy & spacious family featuring a brick, wood-burning fireplace, the 4th bedroom (recently used as a home office), a full bathroom w/shower & a laundry closet (newer washer & dryer included) w/access to the crawl space (w/concrete floor)~Other upgrades & improvements include newer aluminum soffit & trim on house, 2 exterior doors, a front storm door, newer windows, a solarized attic fan, a smart thermostat & lovely landscape w/lava rocks~There's a large detached 2-car garage w/service door to backyard~Convenient location, close to Prairie Park, shopping, dining, schools & more~This amazing home is clean, light & bright & better than move-in ready...your search is over!
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$274,000
638 Glidden Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
4beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$287,600 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$1,930 Estimated rent
Home value
$287,600
$236,000 - $354,000
$1,930/mo
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Brick wood-burning fireplaceLovely landscapeLarge fenced backyardMature treesRecessed lightingGorgeous cabinetsHuge bay window
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robin Freiman 630-244-1114,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Elizabeth Metcalf
Willow Real Estate, Inc
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12409796
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Chute, Laundry Closet
Features
- Built-in Features, Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X150
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 0822404009
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Dekalb
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $214,359
- Annual tax amount: $5,214
- Date on market: 7/13/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $274,000$190/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12409796 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2025 | Contingent | $274,000$190/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12409796 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $274,000+86.4%$190/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12409796 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2018 | Sold | $147,000-1.9%$102/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09946681 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2018 | Pending sale | $149,900$104/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals #09946681 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $149,900+145.7%$104/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Ultimate Professionals #09946681 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2013 | Sold | $61,000-6%$42/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2013 | Pending sale | $64,900$45/sqft |
Source: Elm Street Realtors #08244700 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2013 | Price change | $64,900-7.3%$45/sqft |
Source: Elm Street Realtors #08244700 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2013 | Listed for sale | $70,000$49/sqft |
Source: Elm Street Realtors #08244700 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,215 -1.6% | $71,453 +14.7% |
| 2023 | $5,300 +3.1% | $62,301 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $5,142 -1.9% | $56,880 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $5,240 -2% | $53,348 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $5,347 +2.5% | $52,497 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $5,214 +2.9% | $50,434 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $5,067 -0.4% | $48,724 +4% |
| 2017 | $5,086 +1.5% | $46,836 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $5,011 | $45,653 +5.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $43,257 +0.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $42,860 -4.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $45,021 -8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $49,436 -9% |
| 2011 | -- | $54,308 -5.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $57,573 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $61,300 +1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $60,394 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $58,567 +15.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $50,719 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60115
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Tyler Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Huntley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10De Kalb High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 428
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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