Seller's Agent in 2025
Matthew Lorentsen
Compass
(630) 621-0458
397 Taylor Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,192
Sq Ft
10,385
Sq Ft Lot
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 2022ABSOLUTE PRIME LOCATION! Just .3 miles to Ben Franklin Elementary School and less than a mile to Glenbard West High School. Walk to train, town, shops and prairie path. Many updates throughout the home in 2020/21. Refinished hardwood floors throughout in 2020. Large open living room with hardwood floors and wood burning brick fireplace, pocket door added to entrance to kitchen. Newley updated kitchen with new floor, new cabinetry along with new backsplash, lighting, quartz countertops and Stainless-steel appliances. Frigidaire range 2020, dishwasher 2021. Large eat-in table space is open to kitchen. Door off kitchen to huge back yard (50x200) and patio. Upstairs hosts 3 bedrooms all with hardwood floors, new bedroom doors and closet doors installed 2020. Remodeled hallway bathroom 2020 with new cabinetry, flooring, sinks & hardware. Lower level has large family room with water resistant laminate flooring, wainscoting added to in 2021, above ground windows for natural light. Utility room has waterproof vinyl flooring and hosts laundry area and remodeled full bath in 2020 has separate walk-in shower, new cabinetry, flooring, sinks & hardware New roof being installed week of 9/19. Sump pump 2020, Rheem Furnace and A/C replaced 2013. Prime location!! Incredible opportunity hurry!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #475123087 Listed on: 09/16/2022
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475149062
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,876
Year Built
- Built in 1957
Lot Details
- 10,385 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x200
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Space is Owned
Home Design
- Split Level Home
Interior Spaces
- 1,192 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
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
- Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 16, 2022
Closed on
Oct 19, 2022
Sold by
Unknown
Bought by
Friske Justin and Betancourt Melody
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
10.00%
Original Mortgage
$382,936
Outstanding Balance
$370,222
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$147,859
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 29, 2018
Sold by
Seyferlich Joan
Bought by
Arcan Margaret and Seyferlich Joan
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $390,000 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $382,936 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Compared to Growth
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 | $9,306 | $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
-
Matthew Lorentsen
-
Joseph Champagne
Seller's Agent in 2022
Joseph Champagne
Coldwell Banker Realty
(630) 947-4424
44 in this area
171 Total Sales
-
Julie Schwager
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Julie Schwager
@ Properties
(630) 780-8724
78 in this area
285 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11631197
APN: 05-14-202-001
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