NOT LISTED FOR SALE

678 Western Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Estimated Value: $465,000 - $501,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,540 Sq Ft
$318/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2023

Last sale price $399,900 $260 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,423/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Community Lake
  • Property is near a park
  • Churchill Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2023

Solid all brick bungalow that is walk to train and all the shops & restaurants in beautiful downtown Glen Ellyn! Relaxing front porch for morning coffee, 9' ceilings, substantial crown and molding, original hardwood floors, doors and hardware. 4 spacious bedrooms with 2 bedrooms up and 2 bedrooms on the main level. Living room with pretty brick wood burning fireplace. Dining Room is light, bright, and spacious. Kitchen has ample cabinets & counters and has access to back deck overlooking nice private yard. The upstairs has a 1/2 bath that could easily be expanded to a full bath with the attic space adjoining. The basement is a blank slate with so many possibilities! It consists of a laundry room, 2 other spacious rooms, a work shop and a storage room. The basement has a utility sink and a working shower along with a separate entrance from the backyard! This sweet bungalow has so much potential that with a little paint and fix up, this is a real 'gem'! Alley in back of house with 2 car detached garage and additional room for parking. House is an Estate and being conveyed 'As Is'.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diana Hardek

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475127196 Listed on: 04/04/2023

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Co-Listed By

Jackie Angiello

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475155270

Last Buyer's Agent

Jean Marella

Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL License #475137560

Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,490

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x131
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,540 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Paneling
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Hadley Junior High School
  • Glenbard West High School

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,490

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 9 Foot, Special Millwork, Paneling, Workshop Area (Interior)
  • LivingArea: 1540
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Attic, Workshop, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Deck, Enclosed Porch, Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s)
  • Window Features: Screens,Wood Frames
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 399900
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Off Alley
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 3+
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X131
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7490
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2023
Closed on
May 2, 2023
Sold by
Trust Number 678
Bought by
Crowell Christopher and Crowell Jasmin
Seller's Agent
Diana Hardek
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jean Marella
Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$399,900
Views
116
Current Estimated Value
$489,870

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,970
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.55%
Original Mortgage
$379,905
Outstanding Balance
$371,517
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$89,760

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2010
Sold by
Griffin Paul L and Griffin Jo Ann E
Bought by
Griffin Paul L and Griffin Jo Ann
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
Crowell Christopher $400,000 Chicago Title
Griffin Paul L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Crowell Christopher $379,905
Previous Owner Griffin Paul L $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2023 05/08/23 Sold $399,900 0.0% $260 / Sq Ft
04/08/2023 04/08/23 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2023 04/04/23 For Sale $399,900 -- $260 / 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 $8,887 $132,400 $29,116 $103,284
2023 $7,882 $121,870 $26,800 $95,070
2022 $7,800 $115,180 $25,330 $89,850
2021 $7,490 $112,450 $24,730 $87,720
2020 $7,337 $111,400 $24,500 $86,900
2019 $7,160 $108,460 $23,850 $84,610
2018 $7,161 $107,700 $22,490 $85,210
2017 $7,035 $103,730 $21,660 $82,070
2016 $7,105 $99,580 $20,790 $78,790
2015 $7,061 $95,000 $19,830 $75,170
2014 $6,535 $85,920 $17,020 $68,900
2013 $6,364 $86,180 $17,070 $69,110
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11743568

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-10-210-043