NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 Longfellow Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Estimated Value: $517,000 - $683,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,146 Sq Ft
$542/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 24, 2022

Last sale price $545,000 $476 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,240/month

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a park
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Community Lake
  • 1-minute walk to Walnut Glen Park

About This Home

As of March 2022

The perfect combination of updates, space and location awaits in this beautifully renovated in-town charmer that is a true walk to town location! The classic entry and pergola covered front porch welcomes you to this sunny and open floor plan. The first level features a great room with hardwood floors, oversized windows, vaulted shiplap ceiling and custom iron stair railings that is open to the updated white kitchen with large island seating. Kitchen finishes include quartzite counters, stainless appliances and vintage-style lighting. The second level features 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full updated bath. On the lower level is a second living area and dining area with loads of natural light, updated full bath, mudroom/laundry room and access to the back yard. The fully fenced yard includes a patio with barrel-style hot tub/plunge pool and 2.5 car garage. With over 1700 square feet of finished living area and so many updates including windows, siding, roof, electrical, exterior doors, door hardware, lighting, whole house generator & more- this home will not disappoint. Plus- the added bonus of the Walnut Glen Playground and Prairie Path at the end of the street!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Renee Hughes

Compass License #475142036 Listed on: 03/14/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Carrie Morris

Compass License #475127199

Last Buyer's Agent

Graham Allen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475165656

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,036

Year Built

  • Built in 1960 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 10,550 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 62x170
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,146 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Stamped Concrete Patio
  • Pergola

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Ben Franklin Elementary School
  • Hadley Junior High School
  • Glenbard West High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,036

Year Built

Built in 1960 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: English
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 573
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hot Tub, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1146
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1719
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Crawl,Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1146
  • Basement Sq Ft: 573
  • Total Sq Ft: 1719
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 500
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 646

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Hot Tub, Stamped Concrete Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 539000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Pergola
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 41

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2422
  • Lot Dimensions: 62X170
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9035.86
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2022
Closed on
Mar 22, 2022
Sold by
Rebecca Lewis
Bought by
Hanna Daniel and Schmidt Colleen
Seller's Agent
Renee Hughes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Graham Allen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.11%
Current Estimated Value
$620,939

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,939
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.69%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 4, 2019
Closed on
Sep 6, 2019
Sold by
Unger Michael and Unger Sharon
Bought by
Lewis Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Maureen Rooney
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Renee Hughes
Compass
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2016
Sold by
Gahris Jeffrey L and Gahris Bonnie L
Bought by
Unger Michael and Unger Sharon
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hanna Daniel $545,000 Steven K Norgaard Pc
Lewis Rebecca $500,000 Midwest Ttl & Appraisal Svcs
Unger Michael $282,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gahris Jeffrey L $240,000
Previous Owner Gahris Jeffrey L $30,000
Previous Owner Gahris Jeffrey L $89,721
Previous Owner Gahris Jeffrey L $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/24/2022 03/24/22 Sold $545,000 +1.1% $476 / Sq Ft
03/15/2022 03/15/22 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2022 03/14/22 For Sale $539,000 +7.8% $470 / Sq Ft
09/06/2019 09/06/19 Sold $500,000 -4.8% $357 / Sq Ft
07/13/2019 07/13/19 Pending -- -- --
07/04/2019 07/04/19 For Sale $525,000 -- $375 / 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 $10,597 $158,962 $43,141 $115,821
2023 $10,118 $146,320 $39,710 $106,610
2022 $10,037 $134,050 $37,530 $96,520
2021 $9,219 $130,870 $36,640 $94,230
2020 $9,036 $129,650 $36,300 $93,350
2019 $9,273 $126,230 $35,340 $90,890
2018 $8,150 $110,060 $36,130 $73,930
2017 $7,564 $106,000 $34,800 $71,200
2016 $6,959 $97,760 $33,410 $64,350
2015 $7,214 $96,820 $31,870 $64,950
2014 $8,092 $98,780 $25,460 $73,320
2013 $7,879 $99,080 $25,540 $73,540
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11346728

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-12-307-014