$1,199,000
SOLD AUG 30, 2024

168 Brandon Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,100 Sq Ft
7,457 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$387 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near a park
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

As of August 2024

Welcome to 168 Brandon Avenue! This one checks off all the boxes! Open and bright with the perfect floor plan! Upgrades and quality are abundant in this Ray Whalen Masterpiece! 4000 total SF of living space on all 3 levels in a fabulous walk to town/train, steps away from Lincoln Elementary School & Sunset pool location! Custom White high end kitchen with Calcutta marble slab backsplash, Wolf duel fuel range, Subzero frig and walk in pantry. Kitchen opens to FR with fireplace. Loads of light, incredible high end moldings, hardwood floors through-out , plantation shutters and custom built-ins in mudroom. The amazing finished daylight basement has 10'ceilings, radiant heat flooring, whole house generator, add'l FP, full bath, guest room and wet bar. Primary bedroom bath w/ Carrera marble and white cabinetry, separate tub and shower. Freshly painted and in perfect "move in" condition. Enjoy summer nights entertaining on the spacious deck which expands to bluestone patio with firepit below. New air conditioner, refinished back patio and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Litsa Lekatsos

Compass License #475140250 Listed on: 07/07/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen Rooney

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475142114

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,514

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 7,457 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Hadley Junior High School
  • Glenbard West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,514

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Second Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 3100
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Office, Great Room, Game Room, Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4100
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 3100
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3100
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 509
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 3100
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1199000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbard West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Hadley Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 41

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1712
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 24514
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2024
Closed on
Jul 26, 2024
Sold by
Dewerff Brian and Dewerff Megan
Bought by
Harry J Murphy Trust and Patricia B Murphy Trust
Seller's Agent
Litsa Lekatsos
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Rooney
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,199,000
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
$1,260,213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$61,213
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.64%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2018
Closed on
Apr 27, 2018
Sold by
Zalaznik Cole and Zalaznik Eleanor
Bought by
Dewerff Brian and Dewerff Megan
Seller's Agent
Cindy Purdom
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Litsa Lekatsos
Compass
List Price
$919,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.62%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2017
Sold by
Snow Russell F and Snow Julia M
Bought by
Zalazknik Cole and Zalazknik Eleanor

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2008
Sold by
Ray Whalen Builders Inc
Bought by
Snow Russell F and Snow Julia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$852,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2005
Sold by
Giardini Consetta and Giardini Living Trust
Bought by
Ray Whalen Builders Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1995
Sold by
Giardini Angelo R and Giardini Consetta
Bought by
Giardini Angelo R and Giardini Consetta
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,199,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $900,000 Midwest Title & Apprl Svcs
Warranty Deed $868,000 Baird & Warner Title Service
Warranty Deed $950,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Deed $275,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $590,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $650,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $595,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $623,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $630,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $630,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $852,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $3,000,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2024 08/30/24 Sold $1,199,000 0.0% $387 / Sq Ft
07/11/2024 07/11/24 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2024 07/07/24 For Sale $1,199,000 +33.2% $387 / Sq Ft
04/27/2018 04/27/18 Sold $900,000 -2.1% $290 / Sq Ft
02/24/2018 02/24/18 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2018 02/22/18 For Sale $919,000 -- $296 / 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
2024 $25,033 $366,399 $32,038 $334,361
2023 $24,514 $337,260 $29,490 $307,770
2022 $23,415 $318,730 $27,870 $290,860
2021 $22,531 $311,170 $27,210 $283,960
2020 $22,089 $308,280 $26,960 $281,320
2019 $21,609 $300,150 $26,250 $273,900
2018 $20,309 $280,260 $24,720 $255,540
2017 $20,021 $269,920 $23,810 $246,110
2016 $20,305 $259,140 $22,860 $236,280
2015 $20,277 $247,220 $21,810 $225,410
2014 $20,840 $244,940 $17,700 $227,240
2013 $20,287 $245,670 $17,750 $227,920
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12103467

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-15-407-022