449 Longfellow Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Estimated payment $4,135/month
Total Views
2,970
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,421
Sq Ft
$419
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- Property is near a park
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- 4-minute walk to Walnut Glen Park
About This Home
Completely updated and full of charm, this stunning Dutch Colonial is perfectly located in the heart of the highly sought-after Ben Franklin school district and nestled within Glen Ellyn's beloved Poet's Corner neighborhood. The main level offers a light-filled open floor plan featuring a welcoming living room, dining area, and an additional family room/playroom-perfect for today's lifestyle. Enjoy a beautifully updated kitchen, renovated baths, and rich hardwood floors throughout. The cozy built-in breakfast nook adds extra character and warmth. Upstairs, you'll find nicely sized bedrooms and a larger, updated full bathroom, including a primary bedroom with two closets. A newer, oversized 2.5-car garage with walk-up attic storage provides even more space, and the deep, beautifully landscaped yard is ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Just a short walk to top-rated elementary and high schools, downtown Glen Ellyn, Metra train, and shopping-plus only minutes to the Prairie Path and local parks. All the charm you've been looking for, in a location that truly has it all!
Open House Schedule
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Saturday, September 06, 20251:00 to 4:00 pm9/6/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:009/6/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,016
Year Built
- Built in 1951 | Remodeled in 2017
Lot Details
- 7,318 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 46 x 155
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,421 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
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
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near a park
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $11,016 | $162,200 | $32,462 | $129,738 |
| 2023 | $10,520 | $149,300 | $29,880 | $119,420 |
| 2022 | $7,752 | $109,540 | $28,230 | $81,310 |
| 2021 | $7,452 | $106,940 | $27,560 | $79,380 |
| 2020 | $7,303 | $105,940 | $27,300 | $78,640 |
| 2019 | $7,136 | $103,140 | $26,580 | $76,560 |
| 2018 | $0 | $103,500 | $25,050 | $78,450 |
| 2017 | $7,107 | $99,690 | $24,130 | $75,560 |
| 2016 | $7,196 | $95,710 | $23,170 | $72,540 |
| 2015 | $7,170 | $91,300 | $22,100 | $69,200 |
| 2014 | $7,783 | $95,230 | $18,470 | $76,760 |
| 2013 | $7,578 | $95,520 | $18,530 | $76,990 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 09/02/25 | For Sale | $595,000 | +58.7% | $419 / Sq Ft |
| 03/28/2019 03/28/19 | Sold | $375,000 | -2.6% | $265 / Sq Ft |
| 02/21/2019 02/21/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/08/2019 02/08/19 | Price Changed | $384,900 | -2.6% | $272 / Sq Ft |
| 01/23/2019 01/23/19 | For Sale | $395,000 | +53.7% | $279 / Sq Ft |
| 09/12/2016 09/12/16 | Sold | $257,000 | -7.9% | $181 / Sq Ft |
| 08/09/2016 08/09/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/05/2016 08/05/16 | For Sale | $279,000 | -- | $197 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $375,000 | Precision Title Company | |
| Warranty Deed | $257,000 | Home Closing Services Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | $303,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun | |
| Warranty Deed | $190,000 | Premier Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $344,310 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $337,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $205,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $205,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $224,800 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $238,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $38,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $152,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12451224
APN: 05-12-311-012
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