NOT LISTED FOR SALE

535 Cottage Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Estimated Value: $801,000 - $973,000

3 Beds
5 Baths
2,195 Sq Ft
$400/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 22, 2019

Last sale price $579,000 $264 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,751/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Mature Trees
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Forest Glen Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2019

Lake Ellyn area in town living! 3 blocks to Metra! From the moment you walk in you'll notice the charm and unique finishes of this updated home sitting high up with a view of downtown Glen Ellyn. Gourmet, open concept and remodeled kitchen designed by "Drury Designs" with granite, island, high end finishes, dishwasher drawers, sub-zero refrigerator and fireplace. Master suite features a volume ceiling and remodeled bath with dual sinks, marble counter tops, a glass surround shower, and marble penny tile shower floor. The LARGE bedrooms with walk-in closets set this home apart! A loft nook on the second floor adds to the unique character of this home. Note the walk-out finished basement with additional bath, newer furnace and roof, all new hardwood floors and fresh paint. The rear of the house faces south with wonderful light throughout this property. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caroline Dorn

Compass License #475167969 Listed on: 01/14/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

John Garry

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475147939

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,899

Year Built

  • 1967

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Rolled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks

Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,899

Year Built

1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Square Footage Comments: square footage measured by appraiser
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.2
  • Total Sq Ft: 2195
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1967
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 3078
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1967

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X28, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Fireplace Location: Basement
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X9, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: COMBO, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Foyer, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 12X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 7X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 18X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 17X15, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 20X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2195
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3078
  • Basement Sq Ft: 883
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 883
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1300
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 895
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Rolled)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens, Invisible Fence
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.2317

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 87
  • Elementary School: Forest Glen Elementary School
  • Middle School: Hadley Junior High School
  • High School: Glenbard West High School
  • Junior High Dist: 41

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 66 X 151
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0511306005

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11791

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2019
Closed on
Feb 22, 2019
Sold by
Thompson Chad R and Thompson Megan K
Bought by
Johnson Matthew C and Johnson Christina W
Seller's Agent
Caroline Dorn
Compass
Buyer's Agent
John Garry
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$579,000
Sold Price
$579,000
Current Estimated Value
$823,528

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$244,528
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.67%
Original Mortgage
$463,200
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2015
Sold by
Lowry L Alan and L Alan Lowry Trust
Bought by
Thompson Chad R and Thompson Megan K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2012
Sold by
Lowry L Alan
Bought by
Lowry L Alan and L Alan Lowry Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2011
Sold by
Lowry L Alan and L Alan Lowry Trust
Bought by
Lowry Mary Lou and Mary Lou Lowry Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2009
Sold by
Lowry L Alan and Lowry Mary Lou
Bought by
Lowry L Alan and L Alan Lowry Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2009
Sold by
Lowry L Alan and L Alan Lowry Trust
Bought by
Lowry L Alan and Lowry Mary Lou

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2006
Sold by
Lowry L Alan and Lowry Mary Louise
Bought by
Lowry L Alan and Lowry Mary Lou
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
Johnson Matthew C $579,000 Wheatland Title Guaranty
Thompson Chad R $460,000 Ctic
Lowry L Alan -- None Available
Lowry Mary Lou -- Dukane Title Insurance Co
Lowry L Alan -- Dukane Title Insurance Co
Lowry L Alan -- Dukane Title Insurance Co
Lowry L Alan -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson Matthew C $450,750
Closed Johnson Matthew C $461,445
Closed Johnson Matthew C $463,200
Previous Owner Thompson Chad R $362,500
Previous Owner Thompson Chad R $368,000
Previous Owner Lowry Mary Lou $152,000
Previous Owner Lowry L Alan $200,000
Previous Owner Lowry L Alan $200,000
Previous Owner Lowry L Alan $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/22/2019 02/22/19 Sold $579,000 0.0% $264 / Sq Ft
01/15/2019 01/15/19 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2019 01/14/19 For Sale $579,000 -- $264 / 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 $14,899 $216,541 $59,687 $156,854
2023 $14,244 $199,320 $54,940 $144,380
2022 $13,655 $188,370 $51,920 $136,450
2021 $13,134 $183,900 $50,690 $133,210
2020 $12,875 $182,190 $50,220 $131,970
2019 $12,590 $177,380 $48,890 $128,490
2018 $11,968 $167,620 $65,280 $102,340
2017 $11,791 $161,430 $62,870 $98,560
2016 $11,950 $154,980 $60,360 $94,620
2015 $11,924 $147,850 $57,580 $90,270
2014 $9,311 $112,750 $22,580 $90,170
2013 $9,065 $113,090 $22,650 $90,440
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10171995

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-11-306-005