PENDING
$35K PRICE DROP
553 N Kenilworth Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Estimated payment $3,162/month
Total Views
16,146
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,688
Sq Ft
$162
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Living Room
- Laundry Room
- Dining Room
- Churchill Elementary School Rated A-
- Central Air
- Family Room
About This Home
This sounds like a dream location for a forever home! Glen Ellyn offers a charming blend of small-town warmth and big-city convenience: Downtown Glen Ellyn is packed with boutique shopping, cozy cafes, and award-winning restaurants. The Glen Art Theatre, a historic gem, adds a touch of culture with indie films and community events. The Metra train station provides direct access to Chicago in under an hour-perfect for commuters or weekend city adventures. Lake Ellyn Park is a scenic spot for walks, picnics, and seasonal festivals, just steps from town. The area's New England-style architecture and tree-lined streets give it a timeless, storybook feel. With year-round events like the Taste of Glen Ellyn, holiday parades, and summer concerts, it's the kind of place where neighbors know each other and community spirit thrives. Value in the 66.8x181 land!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,500
Year Built
- Built in 1958
Lot Details
- 0.27 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 66.8x181.0x66.66x181.0
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Interior Spaces
- 2,688 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Schools
- Churchill Elementary School
- Hadley Junior High School
- Glenbard West High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $9,303 | $148,217 | $46,324 | $101,893 |
| 2023 | $8,817 | $136,430 | $42,640 | $93,790 |
| 2022 | $8,681 | $128,940 | $40,300 | $88,640 |
| 2021 | $8,334 | $125,880 | $39,340 | $86,540 |
| 2020 | $8,163 | $124,700 | $38,970 | $85,730 |
| 2019 | $7,964 | $121,410 | $37,940 | $83,470 |
| 2018 | $8,936 | $133,670 | $41,440 | $92,230 |
| 2017 | $8,238 | $128,740 | $39,910 | $88,830 |
| 2016 | $9,433 | $123,600 | $38,320 | $85,280 |
| 2015 | $8,820 | $117,920 | $36,560 | $81,360 |
| 2014 | $7,438 | $96,280 | $24,440 | $71,840 |
| 2013 | $7,243 | $96,570 | $24,510 | $72,060 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2025 08/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/02/2025 08/02/25 | Price Changed | $435,000 | -3.2% | $162 / Sq Ft |
| 07/21/2025 07/21/25 | Price Changed | $449,500 | -4.4% | $167 / Sq Ft |
| 07/09/2025 07/09/25 | For Sale | $470,000 | -- | $175 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | First American |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $75,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $38,105 | Seller Take Back | |
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12415198
APN: 05-10-406-013
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