NOT LISTED FOR SALE

156 Carleton Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Estimated Value: $605,000 - $857,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,754 Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 07, 2022

Last sale price $650,000 $236 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,459/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Brick Driveway
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2022

Welcome to 156 Carleton Avenue, a welcoming residence set on a picturesque cul-de-sac. You will enjoy lively front-yard socialization in addition to beautiful entertaining spaces in the private, fenced backyard. Only one block to Newton Park and convenient to Ben Franklin Elementary, Sunset Pool, town and train! With over 2,700 finished SF on three levels, there is room for everyone! The airy main floor is anchored by the spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry, granite counters and island. This open-concept area includes a sunny breakfast room and welcoming family room with beamed ceiling and fireplace. Walk-out to the amazing backyard with built-in Viking grill, paver patio, deck and perfectly charming (and bug free!) gazebo with cedar shake roof. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and opens to the large living room with views of the expansive, covered front porch and yard. The large laundry room/mudroom enjoys access from both the side yard and attached garage. Four bedrooms on the private second level include a primary bedroom with luxurious ensuite bath, three secondary bedrooms and an updated hall bath. The renovation of the basement added over 600 finished SF... perfect for office, rec room, play room, movie nights and exercise equipment. On-trend styling, thoughtful updates and a picture-perfect location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Lukins

Compass License #475127678 Listed on: 11/13/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheri Cage

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage License #475144525

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,738

Year Built

  • 1978

Lot Details

  • 9,148

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,754 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,738

Year Built

1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Directions: Park Blvd north to Fairview, east to Carleton, north to home
  • Lot Size: 75X125
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1978

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2754
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2154
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Crawl
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Full Body Spray Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2154
  • Basement Sq Ft: 965
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3119
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 365
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2154
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 600
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System
  • Dining Room Type: Pantry, Recreation Room, Foyer, Office, Deck, Storage

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Outdoor Grill
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Fenced Yard, Landscaped
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ben Franklin Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbard West High School
  • Junior High Dist: 87
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hadley Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12265.82
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2011
Sold by
Schenk Christopher P and Seamen Karen L
Bought by
Kaiser Ryan M and Wood Robin L
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$772,238

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$413,800
Outstanding Balance
$279,186
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$493,052

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1994
Sold by
Grob Ernest E and Grob Clara A
Bought by
Schenk Christopher P and Seamen Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
9.06%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kaiser Ryan M $517,250 Baird & Warner Title Service
Schenk Christopher P $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kaiser Ryan M $413,800
Previous Owner Schenk Christopher P $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/07/2022 01/07/22 Sold $650,000 -2.2% $236 / Sq Ft
11/26/2021 11/26/21 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2021 11/13/21 For Sale $664,500 -- $241 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $13,738 $192,530 $37,110 $155,420
2022 $13,175 $181,970 $35,080 $146,890
2021 $12,673 $177,650 $34,250 $143,400
2020 $12,266 $175,990 $33,930 $142,060
2019 $11,993 $171,340 $33,030 $138,310
2018 $12,587 $178,010 $41,960 $136,050
2017 $12,402 $171,440 $40,410 $131,030
2016 $12,486 $161,660 $38,800 $122,860
2015 $12,460 $154,230 $37,020 $117,210
2014 $11,588 $138,860 $59,710 $79,150
2013 $11,282 $139,280 $59,890 $79,390
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11269800

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-14-407-018