NOT LISTED FOR SALE

239 Taylor Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Estimated Value: $1,924,275 - $2,090,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
4,936 Sq Ft
$408/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 22, 2024

Last sale price $1,750,000 $355 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,956/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Open Floorplan
  • French Provincial Architecture
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near park

About This Home

As of March 2024

Welcome to 239 Taylor Avenue. This PJ Murphy custom-built French Provincial home beautifully combines timeless elegance with modern comfort in the sought-after Benjamin Franklin elementary school district. Inside you'll be greeted by an abundance of natural light, gleaming hardwood floors, architectural details including coffered ceilings, extensive millwork and built-ins, and a welcoming layout on 4 finished floors spanning almost 6200 square feet. The updated white Gourmet Kitchen with large quartz island includes, 2 dishwashers, new stainless steel appliances, and large butler's pantry leading to the formal dining room. An exquisite wet bar connects the living room, private study, and family room. A heated sunroom with vaulted ceilings and fireplace overlooks the private backyard with tiered paver patio. Mudroom, laundry, and a large walk-in closet complete the first floor. The expansive second floor has 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, including the primary suite with heated floors, spa bath, and large walk-in closet. The large 3rd floor flex room with vaulted ceilings has endless possibilities and is currently used as a golf practice area. The finished basement is an entertainer's dream with recreation space, home gym, half bath, spectacular bar, and a temperature controlled walk-in wine cellar. A heated 3-car attached garage with epoxy floors and slat wall storage is an added luxury. This magnificent retreat offers a harmonious blend of classic architectural charm and modern amenities, making it is the perfect place to create lasting memories to call your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelley Brzozowski-O'Grady

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475166836 Listed on: 01/18/2024

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate

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

  • $32,108

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 88x134x98x129
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Tandem Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • French Provincial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,936 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Bar Fridge
  • Dry Bar
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Attic
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Double Shower
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Schools

  • Ben Franklin Elementary School
  • Hadley Junior High School
  • Glenbard West High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,108

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: French Provincial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Drapes/Blinds, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 4936
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Game Room, Recreation Room, Study, Heated Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 7086
  • Basement Description: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Double Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 4936
  • Attic: Finished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated,Tandem
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, 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: Ben Franklin Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbard West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Hadley Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2835
  • Lot Dimensions: 88X134X98X129
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 32107.8
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2024
Closed on
Mar 14, 2024
Sold by
Buccino Gerard J and Buccino Sharon M
Bought by
Gordon Thomas J and Gordon Mary
Seller's Agent
Shelley Brzozowski-O'Grady
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Rooney
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$1,799,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-2.72%
Views
40
Current Estimated Value
$2,016,069

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$266,069
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.37%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,374,173
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$641,896

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2001
Sold by
Patrick J Murphy Builders Inc
Bought by
Buccino Gerard J and Buccino Sharon M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2000
Sold by
Romaine Eileen F
Bought by
Patrick J Murphy Builders Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,250
Interest Rate
9.5%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gordon Thomas J $1,750,000 First American Title
Buccino Gerard J $1,044,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Patrick J Murphy Builders Inc $295,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gordon Thomas J $1,400,000
Previous Owner Buccino Gerard J $275,000
Previous Owner Patrick J Murphy Builders Inc $221,250
Closed Buccino Gerard J $505,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/22/2024 03/22/24 Sold $1,750,000 -2.7% $355 / Sq Ft
01/25/2024 01/25/24 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2024 01/18/24 For Sale $1,799,000 -- $364 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $40,216 $570,914 $46,389 $524,525
2023 $33,659 $460,100 $42,700 $417,400
2022 $32,108 $434,830 $40,360 $394,470
2021 $30,899 $424,510 $39,400 $385,110
2020 $30,294 $420,550 $39,030 $381,520
2019 $30,810 $425,410 $38,000 $387,410
2018 $26,969 $370,200 $55,580 $314,620
2017 $26,592 $356,540 $53,530 $303,010
2016 $26,976 $342,300 $51,390 $290,910
2015 $26,947 $326,560 $49,030 $277,530
2014 $24,341 $285,080 $64,200 $220,880
2013 $29,272 $351,810 $64,390 $287,420
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11963914

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-14-217-008

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