$1,275,000
SOLD SEP 15, 2025

253 N Kenilworth Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,988 Sq Ft
0.93 Acres

Recently Sold

$427 Per Sq Ft

28% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 0.93 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of September 2025

A rare Glen Ellyn Stunner on nearly an acre! This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home on one of the most beautiful lots in Glen Ellyn offers the perfect blend of space, style, and location. A huge kitchen ideal for entertaining, with brand new built-in oven and microwave, new 6 burner cooktop, granite counter with stool space and a breakfast area that fits a table big enough for everyone! A sunken living room, formal dining room and living room round the first floor. All hardwood flooring on the first floor and the gorgeous view of the beautiful yard and pool from the back of the house can't be beat. Upstairs find 4 Spacious bedrooms, freshly painted with all brand new upgraded carpeting. The primary bedroom is light and bright with his and her walk-in closets, a soaker tub and separate shower. An unfinished third floor can be turned into an amazing loft space, an at home office, or get creative and add dormers and 2 bedrooms and a bath! The walk-out basement has a full bath, a wet bar and so much room for a home theater, game room and a gym. The basement has been freshly painted with brand new upgraded carpeting! The backyard has been turned into a vacation oasis! On those long summer days you can enjoy the stunning 20 x 40 in-ground pool, step into 3 feet with a max depth of 6 feet. With special pool deck tile designed to stay cool on your feet, with custom sea shell detail in the tile! Laminars (fountains) light up with an assortment of colors into the pool, which makes for dazzling lighting for those evening swims. New Heater and pump PLUS NEW electronic automatic cover, a total game changer!! Helps keep the pool clean, helps retain heat AND adds a layer of safety all with the push of a button!! Removable basketball hoop and railing. Both 13 foot umbrellas are brand new to give you some shade on those sunny pool afternoons! Deck and porch both freshly painted, shed and garage freshly painted! Just a short walk to town, train and Lincoln Elementary!! Set up your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Murray

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #471007121 Listed on: 07/31/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listed By

Jodi Paras

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475140779

Last Buyer's Agent

Litsa Lekatsos

Compass License #475140250

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,425

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 0.93 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 93 x 300 x 308 x 150
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,988 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,425

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2988
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2988
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2988
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2988
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1512
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Above grade sq footage 2988 basement sq footage 1512
  • Total Sq Ft: 4500
  • Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2988
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1000000
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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: 0.93
  • Lot Dimensions: 93 X 300 X 308 X 150
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 23425
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2007
Sold by
Klank Kevin and Klank Lisa Ann
Bought by
Klank Lisa A and Lisa A Klank Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2004
Sold by
Dahleen Matthew J and Dahleen Denise D
Bought by
Klank Kevin and Klank Lisa Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $864,000 Citywide Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $333,700 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Closed $333,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $378,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $90,000 Unknown
Closed $357,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Sold $1,275,000 +27.5% $427 / Sq Ft
08/03/2025 08/03/25 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Sale $1,000,000 -- $335 / 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 $23,425 $335,883 $64,261 $271,622
2023 $22,422 $309,170 $59,150 $250,020
2022 $21,427 $292,180 $55,900 $236,280
2021 $20,616 $285,240 $54,570 $230,670
2020 $20,211 $282,580 $54,060 $228,520
2019 $19,770 $275,120 $52,630 $222,490
2018 $21,588 $303,150 $76,580 $226,570
2017 $21,283 $291,960 $73,750 $218,210
2016 $21,585 $280,290 $70,800 $209,490
2015 $21,557 $267,400 $67,540 $199,860
2014 $21,633 $254,030 $41,020 $213,010
2013 $21,059 $254,790 $41,140 $213,650
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12422815

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-15-213-011