$1,000,000
SOLD APR 30, 2026

255 Grandview Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,391 Sq Ft
1965 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 30, 2026

$418 Per Sq Ft

15% Above List Price

4 on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Community Lake
  • Recreation Room
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2026

**Multiple offers received - highest and best call by 3/8 by 5:00pm** Welcome to this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated Glen Ellyn home offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality. Set on a mature winding interior street, this home has a serene covered front porch and professionally landscaped fenced backyard complete with firepit and paver patio. Step inside to discover sun-drenched living spaces highlighted by gleaming hardwood floors and a soft, neutral palette throughout. First floor features large living room, inviting family room off of the kitchen centered around a cozy fireplace - large windows and French doors fill the space with natural light and provide seamless access to the outdoors. The heart of the home is the inviting, renovated kitchen featuring crisp white cabinetry, glass-front display cabinets, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops, this space is both timeless and modern. Recessed lighting and pendant fixtures add warmth and ambiance, while the breakfast bar with seating offers the perfect spot for casual meals or morning coffee. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom provides a serene retreat with hardwood floors, WIC, additional closet and private bath. 3 well-proportioned secondary bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office +large hall bath. Finished basement with recreation room, laundry and workshop with wraparound workbench and built-in shelving. Short walk to the Spring Avenue Dog Park and Ben Franklin Elementary. Enjoy being a part of this quaint community with it's charming boutiques, restaurants, Lake Ellyn Park, Illinois Prairie Path, award winning schools and so much more. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your next home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maureen Rooney

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475142114 Listed on: 03/04/2026

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Co-Listed By

Kathy Quaid

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475129365

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Everett

Compass License #471020093

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,241

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,391 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • Ben Franklin 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
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Lot Dimensions are 59x149x59x172
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,241

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

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: 1965
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2391
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Workshop, Storage, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2705
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3029
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks
  • 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 Dimensions: 59x149x59x172
  • 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: 16241
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2018
Sold by
Ficarella Domenick and Ficarella Kristine M
Bought by
Ficarella Domenick and Ficarella Kristine M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1999
Sold by
Powers Beth A and Beth A Powers Trust
Bought by
Ficarella Domenick and Ficarella Kristine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,600
Outstanding Balance
$69,809
Interest Rate
7.12%
Estimated Equity
$813,416

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 1997
Sold by
Powers Beth A
Bought by
Powers Beth A and Beth A Powers Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1996
Sold by
Firstar Bank Illinois
Bought by
Powers Beth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,750
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Deed $357,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Trustee Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $285,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $228,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/30/2026 04/30/26 Sold $1,000,000 +15.1% $418 / Sq Ft
03/08/2026 03/08/26 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2026 03/04/26 For Sale $869,000 -- $363 / 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 $16,241 $235,336 $42,652 $192,684
2023 $15,532 $216,620 $39,260 $177,360
2022 $14,879 $204,720 $37,100 $167,620
2021 $14,313 $199,860 $36,220 $163,640
2020 $14,031 $198,000 $35,880 $162,120
2019 $13,720 $192,770 $34,930 $157,840
2018 $13,264 $185,120 $35,300 $149,820
2017 $13,070 $178,290 $34,000 $144,290
2016 $13,249 $171,170 $32,640 $138,530
2015 $13,223 $163,300 $31,140 $132,160
2014 $13,077 $155,930 $22,150 $133,780
2013 $12,731 $156,400 $22,220 $134,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12576870

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-13-110-026

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