NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Crest Rd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Estimated Value: $843,000 - $969,072

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,468 Sq Ft
$376/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2023

Last sale price $841,500 $341 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,452/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of May 2023

Fall in love with this freshly updated and remodeled home in the heart of the highly sought after Lincoln Elementary School area!! This in-town 4 Bedroom/2.5 bath home packs a punch! Not kidding, at just under 2,500/sqft this home has it all!!!!! Bright and open kitchen with new lighting, quartz counters, hand painted backsplash tile from Mexico and a farm style sink. The kitchen opens into a formal, yet eat-in style dining and both overlook into the backyard! The first floor boasts a large family room with all new can lighting and wood-burning fireplace. You'll also discover a separate office, completely remodeled mudroom and laundry both with new tile flooring and direct access to garage and entry into yard. Upstairs you'll find a large master suite with huge walk-in closet, ensuite bath and three additional spacious bedrooms that are nicely appointed with large closets and a shared full bath. The fully finished basement has an enormous recreation space with newer carpet and is just perfect for entertaining or sending the kids down to play! The basement also has a large storage area. In the backyard you'll enjoy a large paver patio that's perfect for outdoor dining, grilling and a separate gas fire-pit seating area for those chilly Spring nights! Updates include: New roof 2020, Water heater 2022, dryer 2022, washer 2020, all new can lights 2017, HVAC 2018, New fireplace cap and liner, floors sanded and stained 2016, mudroom/laundry 2017 and new garage door 2023! The location speaks for itself! Walk to town, school, sledding, pool, multiple parks, train, etc! *Bonus* The sellers have and can provide full plans from Z+O for various additions and/or remodel work if someone wants a future project...they just found it not necessary for them! Enjoy!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Todd

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475155729 Listed on: 04/04/2023

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

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

  • $16,866

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 10,698 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 102x117
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,468 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,866

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 2468
  • Room Type: Den, Foyer, Mud Room, Pantry, Recreation Room, Storage, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 765000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2456
  • Lot Dimensions: 102X117
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16865.74
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2023
Closed on
May 15, 2023
Sold by
Darland Christopher P and Darland Audra E
Bought by
Renfro Kelsey L and Renfro Michael
Seller's Agent
Matthew Todd
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Rooney
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$765,000
Sold Price
$841,500
Premium/Discount to List
$76,500
10%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$928,018

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,518
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.23%
Original Mortgage
$726,200
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2016
Closed on
Jun 15, 2016
Sold by
Renfro Michael H and Renfro Leslie M
Bought by
Darland Christopher P and Darland Audra E
Seller's Agent
Maureen McCarthy
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Anderson
Compass
List Price
$634,900
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
2.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.81%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2011
Sold by
Hatfield Nicholas L and Staples Christine A
Bought by
Renfro Michael H and Renfro Leslie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2005
Sold by
Thomas Gorton Inc
Bought by
Hatfield Nicholas L and Staples Christine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2004
Sold by
Mcadams Dennis S and Mcadams Nancy T
Bought by
Thomas Gorton Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$446,625
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Renfro Kelsey L $841,500 Fidelity National Title
Darland Christopher P $650,000 Baird & Warner Title Svcs In
Renfro Michael H $570,000 Stewart Title Company
Hatfield Nicholas L $690,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Thomas Gorton Inc $496,500 Atg
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Renfro Kelsey L $600,000
Closed Renfro Kelsey L $726,200
Previous Owner Darland Christopher P $548,041
Previous Owner Darland Christopher P $520,000
Previous Owner Renfro Michael H $491,250
Previous Owner Renfro Michael H $39,000
Previous Owner Renfro Michael H $417,000
Previous Owner Hatfield Nicholas L $309,750
Previous Owner Hatfield Nicholas L $100,000
Previous Owner Hatfield Nicholas L $336,500
Previous Owner Hatfield Nicholas L $100,000
Previous Owner Thomas Gorton Inc $446,625
Previous Owner Mcadams Dennis S $250,000
Previous Owner Mcadams Dennis S $50,000
Previous Owner Mcadams Dennis S $148,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Sold $841,500 +10.0% $341 / Sq Ft
04/30/2023 04/30/23 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2023 04/04/23 For Sale $765,000 +17.7% $310 / Sq Ft
06/28/2016 06/28/16 Sold $650,000 +2.4% $263 / Sq Ft
05/14/2016 05/14/16 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2016 05/10/16 For Sale $634,900 -- $257 / 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 $18,322 $254,100 $40,700 $213,400
2022 $17,530 $240,130 $38,460 $201,670
2021 $16,866 $234,440 $37,550 $196,890
2020 $16,534 $232,260 $37,200 $195,060
2019 $16,171 $226,130 $36,220 $189,910
2018 $16,223 $225,080 $50,540 $174,540
2017 $15,990 $216,780 $48,680 $168,100
2016 $14,691 $189,150 $46,740 $142,410
2015 $14,664 $180,450 $44,590 $135,860
2014 $14,850 $176,260 $62,180 $114,080
2013 $14,457 $176,790 $62,370 $114,420
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11766844

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-14-212-010