$465,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

778 Wilson Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,691 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$173 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

107 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air
  • Park View Elementary School Rated A
  • Storage Room
  • 4-minute walk to Maryknoll Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Opportunity Knocks: High After-Renovation Value. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and unlock incredible potential, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is the perfect project! With great curb appeal and a spacious layout, this property is brimming with opportunity for the savvy investor or homeowner looking to build sweat equity. The main level boasts an oversized entryway, leading to a large living room with an attached formal dining area which leads to a enclosed porch. a layout that is both practical and promising. The kitchen and dinette area features a step-down into a generous family room. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including a primary ensuite. The bedroom sizes and natural light make this level worth the renovation effort. The basement includes a bonus room and a utility room with laundry, offering even more space for value-added improvements. Although this home requires work, its prime layout, solid foundation and location make it an ideal canvas for renovation. With a bit of vision and effort, the after-renovation value of this property could be exceptional.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marianne Kearney

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475180604 Listed on: 12/09/2024

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Nowak

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL License #475205170

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,732

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 79 x 134.55

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Split Level with Sub

Interior Spaces

  • 2,691 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Carpet
  • Partial Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Park View Elementary School
  • Glen Crest Middle School
  • Glenbard South High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,732

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2691
  • Room Type: Storage, Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2691
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2691
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1440
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4131
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 930
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1761

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • List Price: 525000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Park View Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbard South High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Glen Crest Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 89

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 79 X 134.55
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10732
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2024
Closed on
Apr 22, 2025
Sold by
Anderson Eric
Bought by
Rfn Consulting Llc
Seller's Agent
Marianne Kearney
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Robert Nowak
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-11.43%
Views
437
Current Estimated Value
$502,650

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,650
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.91%
Original Mortgage
$325,500
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $465,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $325,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $465,000 -11.4% $173 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2024 12/09/24 For Sale $525,000 -- $195 / 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 $11,326 $169,142 $35,982 $133,160
2023 $10,732 $155,690 $33,120 $122,570
2022 $10,413 $147,130 $31,300 $115,830
2021 $10,068 $143,640 $30,560 $113,080
2020 $10,098 $142,300 $30,270 $112,030
2019 $9,839 $138,540 $29,470 $109,070
2018 $9,406 $131,890 $30,160 $101,730
2017 $8,698 $127,030 $29,050 $97,980
2016 $8,636 $121,960 $27,890 $94,070
2015 $8,585 $116,350 $26,610 $89,740
2014 $7,243 $98,130 $16,150 $81,980
2013 $7,014 $98,430 $16,200 $82,230
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12222313

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-23-210-008