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Key Details
Sold Price $500,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,300 sqft
Price per Sqft $384
MLS Listing ID 12662066
Sold Date 07/10/26
Style Bungalow
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $10,336
Tax Year 2024
Lot Dimensions 50 x 228
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Attention Rehabbers, Builders & Potential New Construction Buyers! Positioned on one of the most sought-after blocks of in-town Glen Ellyn, this charming 1920's home offers a rare opportunity. Lovingly cared for by the same owner for 50+ years, this property provides exceptional potential on a deep, walk-to-everything 50' x 228' lot. The location is premier -just blocks from vibrant downtown Glen Ellyn, the Metra station, Glenbard West High School, Lake Ellyn, Lincoln Elementary, the Prairie Path, parks, and the area's beloved shops and restaurants. A welcoming front porch invites you to relax and enjoy the charm of peaceful, tree-lined Forest Ave. The current floor plan includes a living/family room w/ a cozy fireplace, dining room, kitchen w/ built-in pantry as well as 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, full basement and an enclosed back porch to enjoy your park-like backyard. A large and airy walk-up attic provides additional expansion potential. Whether you choose to update, expand, or build new, this deep lot in an unbeatable walk-to-town location presents a truly special opportunity in the heart of Glen Ellyn. This is an AS-IS Sale!
Location
State IL
County Dupage
Area Glen Ellyn
Rooms
Basement Unfinished, Cellar, Full
Interior
Heating Radiator(s)
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Community Features Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Building
Building Description Frame, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan, Public
Level or Stories 1.5 Story
Structure Type Frame
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Lincoln Elementary School
Middle Schools Hadley Junior High School
High Schools Glenbard West High School
School District 41 , 41, 87
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Cindy Purdom of RE/MAX Suburban
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Team Lead | Realtor | License ID: 471.001732
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