$490,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

296 May Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,248 Sq Ft
1926 Built

Recently Sold

$393 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near park
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Adorable 3 bed, 2 full bath home with loads of character; this vintage home is a must see! Hardwood floors throughout! The main level features a welcoming foyer with 2 closets, charming living room with fireplace, beamed ceiling, arched opening to the dining room, galley kitchen with custom cabinetry. Newer Thermal Guard windows with Plantation shutters throughout! Finished Basement offers a Family room perfect for hanging out or working out! Updated full Bathroom with white subway tile, vanity and lighting. Laundry room with front load washer/dryer (2020) plus Storage/utility closet with Furnace & AC(2024), HWH(2020). Vinyl wood plank flooring and unfinished black sprayed ceiling. Electric Car charging equipment(2022). Large, fully fenced yard with a shed. Sturdy Deck with 3 seasons space. Covered single car-port. (no garage) Ask Listing Agent for more info. Fantastic location to Ben Franklin Elementary School, a hop skip and a jump to Trader Joes, Spring Ave. & Ackerman Rec Centers, Prairie Path, and town! ***Photos are Friday 6/20 and will go live once we have photos.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

CJ McCann

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475158020 Listed on: 06/22/2025

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Co-Listed By

Julie McCann

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475172327

Last Buyer's Agent

Crystal Riley

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475101210

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,414

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 165 x 50 x 165
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near park

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,414

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1248
  • Room Type: Foyer, Sun Room
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1885
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: 1248 SF Finished on Main & 2nd floor PLUS 650 SF in Basement = estimated 1885 SF total.
  • Total Sq Ft: 1885
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters,Shutters
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Other, On Site, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 165 X 50 X 165
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9414
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2025
Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
Luder Rafael
Bought by
Hanrahan Mallory A and Hanrahan Jeffrey D
Seller's Agent
CJ McCann
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Crystal Riley
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
3.16%
Views
107
Current Estimated Value
$493,673

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,673
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.84%
Original Mortgage
$465,500
Outstanding Balance
$464,716
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$28,957

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2020
Closed on
Aug 26, 2020
Sold by
Hyde Matthew and Hyde Carli Ann
Bought by
Luder Rafael
Seller's Agent
Jackie Angiello
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
CJ McCann
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.45%
Original Mortgage
$310,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2016
Sold by
Chiovari Joseph and Chiovari Virginia
Bought by
Hyde Matthew and Hyde Carli Ann Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $490,000 Advocus National Title Insuran
Warranty Deed $345,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $300,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $465,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $310,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $285,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $490,000 +3.2% $393 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2025 06/22/25 For Sale $475,000 +37.7% $381 / Sq Ft
08/26/2020 08/26/20 Sold $345,000 -1.4% $276 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2020 07/26/20 For Sale $350,000 -- $280 / 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 $9,863 $146,056 $36,427 $109,629
2023 $9,414 $134,440 $33,530 $100,910
2022 $9,064 $127,060 $31,690 $95,370
2021 $8,716 $124,050 $30,940 $93,110
2020 $8,542 $122,890 $30,650 $92,240
2019 $8,349 $119,650 $29,840 $89,810
2018 $7,526 $107,630 $28,130 $79,500
2017 $7,409 $103,660 $27,090 $76,570
2016 $7,100 $99,520 $26,010 $73,510
2015 $7,056 $94,940 $24,810 $70,130
2014 $6,875 $89,820 $18,260 $71,560
2013 $6,694 $90,080 $18,310 $71,770
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12384252

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-13-105-022