$819,900
SOLD MAR 18, 2025

493 Saint Charles Rd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,070 Sq Ft
3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$267 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a park
  • Forest Glen Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 5-minute walk to Stacy Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

This charming farmhouse retreat, spanning over 3,000 square feet offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience! Enjoy the privacy of a spacious lot while being just a short walk away from town, schools, and the train station. The home features stunning trim work, crown molding, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. A lovely addition adds ample living space, boasting 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms plus a finished basement. The first floor includes a delightful kitchen with a breakfast bar, an eat-in area, and a butler's pantry. The expansive family room is highlighted by a stone fireplace and a designated office/homework area. You'll also find a large living room with a cozy fireplace, a relaxing sunroom, and a generous mudroom to keep everyone organized. Dual staircases lead you upstairs to the spacious secondary bedrooms and the bright primary suite, which features a beautiful primary bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a sitting room. The home is equipped with Andersen windows and redwood siding on both the house and garage. The roomy heated 3-car garage and the expansive driveway provide ample parking. Step outside to discover an incredible outdoor entertainment area complete with a pool, a brand-new 12 burner Kirkland Signature with a griddle hooked to natural gas-line installation (2025) and a basketball court. Plus, you're just steps away from Stacy Park, and the lot backs up to the Stacy Woods subdivision. Additional features include a new water heater (2025), refrigerator (2023), dishwasher (2023), washer (2023), and chimney tuck-pointing (2024). The exterior was freshly painted in (2024), and a new backup sump pump is set to be installed in (2024) Do not miss this classic gem!! Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Champagne

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475123087 Listed on: 01/23/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Prunty

Compass License #475162240

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,938

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 160x123x135x40x17x139
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,070 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Forest Glen 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
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,938

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Humidifier
  • Basement: English
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 3070
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Mud Room, Study, Recreation Room, Sun Room, Storage, Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1541
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3070
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1541
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1541
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 1541
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch, Above Ground Pool, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
  • List Price: 819900
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • 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, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Glen Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbard West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Hadley Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 41

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 0502316003,0502316028,0502316030,0502316031,0502316032,0502316029
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: 160X123X135X40X17X139
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16937.66
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2025
Closed on
Mar 16, 2025
Sold by
Smith Robert L
Bought by
Diciurcio Elizabeth and Morgan James
Seller's Agent
Joseph Champagne
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anne Prunty
Compass
List Price
$819,900
Sold Price
$819,900
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$628,708

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$191,192
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-46.03%
Original Mortgage
$655,920
Outstanding Balance
$655,421
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$10,824

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2016
Closed on
Jan 3, 2017
Sold by
Fortuna Jeffrey F and Fortuna Keli C
Bought by
Smith Robert L
Seller's Agent
Joseph Champagne
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cory Jones
eXp Realty - St. Charles
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-7.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.09%
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 1996
Sold by
Hendrickson Susan
Bought by
Fortuna Jeffrey F and Fortuna Keli C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$182,000
Interest Rate
7.24%
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
Warranty Deed $819,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $590,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Warranty Deed $204,000 Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $655,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $495,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $472,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $554,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $554,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $507,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $80,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $227,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $38,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $182,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Sold $819,900 0.0% $267 / Sq Ft
01/26/2025 01/26/25 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2025 01/23/25 For Sale $819,900 +39.0% $267 / Sq Ft
01/06/2017 01/06/17 Sold $590,000 -4.0% $192 / Sq Ft
11/23/2016 11/23/16 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2016 09/30/16 Price Changed $614,900 -3.8% $200 / Sq Ft
09/14/2016 09/14/16 For Sale $639,000 -- $208 / 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 $346 $4,845 $4,845 --
2023 $332 $4,460 $4,460 $0
2022 $315 $4,210 $4,210 $0
2021 $303 $4,110 $4,110 $0
2020 $297 $4,070 $4,070 $0
2019 $291 $3,960 $3,960 $0
2018 $276 $3,730 $3,730 $0
2017 $272 $3,590 $3,590 $0
2016 $277 $3,450 $3,450 $0
2015 $277 $3,290 $3,290 $0
2014 $156 $1,790 $1,790 $0
2013 $152 $1,790 $1,790 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12276374

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-02-316-003