Seller's Agent in 2025
Matt Lorentsen
Compass
(630) 621-0458
2 in this area
6 Total Sales
397 Taylor Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Estimated Value: $533,000 - $588,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,632
Sq Ft
$340/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
- Formal Dining Room
- Patio
About This Home
As of October 2025Welcome to 397 Taylor Ave, the dream location 2 blocks from Ben Franklin elementary and walkable distance to all of downtown Glen Ellyn's shops and restaurants, as well as the metra train station and prairie path. Extensively updated, this move-in ready home features refinished hardwood floors, a spacious living room with brick fireplace, and a beautifully remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, new cabinetry, backsplash, flooring, and stainless appliances. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors and a fully renovated dual vanity bath. The lower level includes a bright family room, laundry, and a second updated full bath. Enjoy the incredible deep 50x200 backyard with elevated patio area, perfect for play, entertaining, and future possibilities. A rare find in one of Glen Ellyn's most sought-after neighborhoods!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,306
Year Built
- Built in 1957
Lot Details
- 10,385 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x200
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Driveway
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,632 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Laundry Room
- Wood Flooring
- Sump Pump
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Portable Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Ben Franklin Elementary School
- Hadley Junior High School
- Glenbard West High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 30, 2025
Closed on
Oct 23, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Matt Lorentsen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Newsom
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$542,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,500
-2.95%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,806
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.65%
Original Mortgage
$434,000
Outstanding Balance
$433,132
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,174
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 16, 2022
Closed on
Oct 19, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joseph Champagne
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Julie Schwager
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.48%
Views
6
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.39%
Original Mortgage
$382,936
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 29, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $542,500 | Chicago Title | ||
| $390,000 | -- | ||
| -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $434,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $382,936 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 10/31/25 | Sold | $542,500 | -3.0% | $332 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/07/2025 10/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/30/2025 09/30/25 | For Sale | $559,000 | +43.3% | $343 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/11/2022 10/11/22 | Sold | $390,000 | -2.5% | $327 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/20/2022 09/20/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/16/2022 09/16/22 | For Sale | $399,900 | -- | $335 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| 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 | $9,306 | $138,266 | $42,804 | $95,462 |
| 2023 | $8,880 | $127,270 | $39,400 | $87,870 |
| 2022 | $8,181 | $120,270 | $37,230 | $83,040 |
| 2021 | $2,876 | $117,420 | $36,350 | $81,070 |
| 2020 | $2,846 | $116,320 | $36,010 | $80,310 |
| 2019 | $2,861 | $113,250 | $35,060 | $78,190 |
| 2018 | $2,884 | $112,610 | $35,560 | $77,050 |
| 2017 | $2,955 | $108,460 | $34,250 | $74,210 |
| 2016 | $3,124 | $104,130 | $32,880 | $71,250 |
| 2015 | $3,274 | $99,340 | $31,370 | $67,970 |
| 2014 | $3,397 | $97,520 | $21,120 | $76,400 |
| 2013 | $3,297 | $97,810 | $21,180 | $76,630 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Matt Lorentsen
-
Jennifer Newsom
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jennifer Newsom
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(773) 580-5840
12 in this area
91 Total Sales
-
Joseph Champagne
Seller's Agent in 2022
Joseph Champagne
Coldwell Banker Realty
(630) 947-4424
37 in this area
170 Total Sales
-
Julie Schwager
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Julie Schwager
@ Properties
(630) 780-8724
59 in this area
252 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12484025
APN: 05-14-202-001
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