$836,500
SOLD MAR 31, 2023

547 Hill Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,646 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$316 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Pfuetze Park

About This Home

As of March 2023

****CALLING FOR FINAL & BEST OFFERS TONIGHT (2/20) BY 8PM.This sun-drenched historic foursquare sits on one of the most sought-after streets in Glen Ellyn. As you approach, the stunning 3 season front porch awaits. Original to the home, it's a perfect spot to sit and relax while you watch the world go by. The gracious entry invites you into this beautifully restored 1898 home. From the detailed antique hardware to the ornate fireplace in the living room and original hardwood floors and moulding throughout, this home does not disappoint. The formal living room with impressive fireplace leads to a large elegant dining room with a beautiful crystal chandelier. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, beautiful glass cabinets, wine/beverage fridge and vintage ceiling. The kitchen or dining room provide easy access to the light filled family room with space for an eating area or game table. Built in shelving and desk space by Normandy flank the side wall and a gas fireplace on the opposite wall. Keep everyone organized with the custom cubbies and coat closet in the mud room with easy access to the backyard. Find the half bath and pantry off the hall on the main level. Upstairs you'll find the private generous sized primary suite with a large walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling and stunning, new spa bathroom with double vanity and walk in shower. The second floor also has three spacious bedrooms, one complete with a side room large enough to use as a nursery, play area, walk in closet or reading nook. Bring your imagination. The newly renovated 2nd floor hall bath, with double vanity as well, is perfect for sharing. Travel down to the partially finished walkout basement ready to serve your recreation needs as well as plenty of storage and a spotless laundry area. At the end of the new concrete driveway, find a 2.5 car heated garage with large walk-up bonus space. The fully fenced backyard boasts mature trees and a lovely brick paver patio with gas hook-up to enjoy grilling out on those long summer nights. Other updates include: 21 new Pella architectural windows, new Hardie Board siding by Normandy, new sump pump with battery backup, oversized gutters and three original radiators with gorgeous marble tops. You will be stunned by the attention to detail and quality with which this home has been cared for. Walking distance to the highly desirable town of Glen Ellyn filled with bustling shops and restaurants along with the Metra train station, Prairie Path and so much more. Award winning schools within walking distance. There is so much to love about Hill Avenue. Come see for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Bullock

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475192957 Listed on: 02/16/2023

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Irvin

Compass License #475204632

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,577

Year Built

  • Built in 1898 | Remodeled in 1997

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,646 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Hadley Junior High School
  • Glenbard West High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Fenced Yard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,577

Year Built

Built in 1898 | Remodeled in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 1997
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 1997

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Historic/Period Mlwk, Some Window Treatmnt, Drapes/Blinds, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2646
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Bonus Room, Mud Room, Walk In Closet, Enclosed Porch, Recreation Room, Office, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2646
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2660
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Exterior Access,Rec/Family Area
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2646
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1009
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: 1st Floor: 1409; 2nd Floor: 1237; Basement: 1009
  • Total Sq Ft: 3655
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1237
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1409
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Brick Paver Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 835000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Fiber Cement

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated,7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0.2054
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 18577.12
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2023
Closed on
Mar 24, 2023
Sold by
Wasson Christopher
Bought by
Irvin Timothy J and Gudmundson Molly M
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Bullock
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Matt Irvin
Compass
List Price
$835,000
Sold Price
$836,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
0.18%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$977,476

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,976
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.27%
Original Mortgage
$726,200
Outstanding Balance
$706,964
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$267,100

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2022
Closed on
Aug 1, 2022
Sold by
Dean Updegrove Trust
Bought by
Wasson Christopher and Wasson Christine
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Iaccino
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Bullock
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$835,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.21%
Views
14

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.31%
Original Mortgage
$451,950
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2021
Sold by
Updegrove Dean L and Updegrove Roberta A
Bought by
Updegrove Dean and Updegrove Roberta

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2014
Closed on
Jun 23, 2014
Sold by
Isaac Paul J and Isaac Barbara J
Bought by
Updegrove Dean L and Updegrove Roberta A
Seller's Agent
Lisa Cleaver
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Doug VanDeMark
Karen Douglas Realty
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$638,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-1.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.94%
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2000
Sold by
Reinecke Mark A and Eagle Reinecke Marsha
Bought by
Isaac Paul J and Isaac Barbara J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
8.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2000
Sold by
Auman Cheri K and Auman James L
Bought by
Reinecke Mark A and Engle Marsha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1999
Sold by
Auman James L and Auman Cheri
Bought by
Auman Cheri K and Auman James L
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 $836,500 None Listed On Document
Deed $835,500 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $638,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Warranty Deed $520,000 --
Deed $490,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $726,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $451,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $408,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $460,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $440,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $442,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $438,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $425,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $416,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $30,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $310,000 No Value Available
Closed $300,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2023 03/31/23 Sold $836,500 +0.2% $316 / Sq Ft
02/21/2023 02/21/23 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2023 02/16/23 For Sale $835,000 0.0% $316 / Sq Ft
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Sold $835,000 +1.2% $314 / Sq Ft
06/26/2022 06/26/22 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2022 06/24/22 For Sale $825,000 +29.3% $310 / Sq Ft
06/24/2014 06/24/14 Sold $638,000 -1.8% $243 / Sq Ft
05/13/2014 05/13/14 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2014 05/07/14 For Sale $650,000 -- $248 / 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
2023 $20,192 $279,210 $36,530 $242,680
2022 $19,308 $263,880 $34,530 $229,350
2021 $18,577 $257,620 $33,710 $223,910
2020 $18,212 $255,220 $33,400 $221,820
2019 $17,814 $248,490 $32,520 $215,970
2018 $16,504 $228,870 $40,860 $188,010
2017 $16,266 $220,420 $39,350 $181,070
2016 $16,493 $211,620 $37,780 $173,840
2015 $15,246 $187,370 $36,040 $151,330
2014 $14,846 $176,210 $57,250 $118,960
2013 $14,453 $176,740 $57,420 $119,320
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11717026

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-14-117-012