$605,000
SOLD APR 7, 2026

490 Carleton Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,212 Sq Ft
1954 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 7, 2026

$499 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near park
  • 2-minute walk to Spicely Park

About This Home

As of April 2026

*HIGHEST & BEST Called for by 7pm Friday March 13th* Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage blends timeless character with an unbeatable location. Both full bathrooms have been recently remodeled, and the interior has been freshly painted with new carpeting in the bedrooms (hardwood floors underneath). Kitchen refresh 2026, Roof and Siding 2020. Enjoy a short walk to vibrant downtown Glen Ellyn with its shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as the Metra station for an easy commute to Chicago. Located within the highly regarded Benjamin Franklin Elementary School district, this home offers storybook charm, a walk-to-everything lifestyle, and a rare opportunity to enjoy small-town living with easy commuter convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelley Brzozowski-O'Grady

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475166836 Listed on: 03/12/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Roback

Baird & Warner License #475122975

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,788

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150
  • Dog Run
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,212 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 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
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Handicap Shower
  • Deck
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,788

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • 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

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1212
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Accessible Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Dog Run
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm 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, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, 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 150
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7788.4
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2025
Sold by
Olaughlin J J J and Olaughlin Kathleen
Bought by
Olaughlin Family Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2003
Sold by
Zeien Nancy Jean and Fauser Leroy
Bought by
Olaughlin J J and Olaughlin Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,600
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1995
Sold by
Old Kent Bank
Bought by
Mecklenburg Thelma J and Zeien Nancy Jean
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $267,000 First American Title
Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $213,600 No Value Available
Closed $26,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/07/2026 04/07/26 Sold $605,000 +10.2% $499 / Sq Ft
03/14/2026 03/14/26 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2026 03/12/26 For Sale $549,000 -- $453 / 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 $7,788 $117,017 $32,310 $84,707
2023 $7,424 $107,710 $29,740 $77,970
2022 $7,172 $101,790 $28,100 $73,690
2021 $6,894 $99,370 $27,430 $71,940
2020 $6,755 $98,440 $27,170 $71,270
2019 $6,600 $95,840 $26,450 $69,390
2018 $6,205 $89,790 $24,920 $64,870
2017 $6,105 $86,480 $24,000 $62,480
2016 $6,178 $83,020 $23,040 $59,980
2015 $6,153 $79,200 $21,980 $57,220
2014 $7,313 $89,840 $20,100 $69,740
2013 $7,120 $90,110 $20,160 $69,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12584347

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-11-416-012

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