$370,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2025

861 Hill Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,559 Sq Ft
6,386 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$145 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home Office
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the heart of Glen Ellyn, full of character, history, and endless potential. Tucked into a prime location, it offers the unique advantage of garage and parking access from Grandview, plus an EV charging station. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area, perfect for everyday living or entertaining guests. One of two staircases is cleverly tucked into the living room, adding both charm and functionality. Off the dining room, a bright four-season room offers flexible space for a home office, cozy reading nook, or creative retreat. The kitchen, featuring classic white cabinets, black granite countertops, and a second staircase, is rich in history, complete with floors dating back to 1865! A conveniently located half bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, with the exciting potential to reconfigure into a three-bedroom, two-bath layout. The basement includes a family room and ample storage. Outside, imagine the possibilities, adding a wraparound porch could bring even more charm and enhance your outdoor living space. This charming home is in one of Glen Ellyn's most beloved neighborhoods. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Iaccino

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475169167 Listed on: 07/14/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Amanda Fiedler

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475201556

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Andersen

Andersen Realty Group License #471020612

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,938

Year Built

  • Built in 1865

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,559 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Ben Franklin Elementary School
  • Hadley Junior High School
  • Glenbard West High School

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 6,386 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,938

Year Built

Built in 1865

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1865
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 853
  • LivingArea: 2559
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2559
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1706
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1706
  • Basement Sq Ft: 853
  • Total Sq Ft: 2559
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1706
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • List Price: 375000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • 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: Ben Franklin Elementary School
  • 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: 0.1466
  • Lot Dimensions: 6384
  • 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: 9938.3
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2005
Sold by
Cleaver William D
Bought by
Schlueter John Andrew and Stevens Shannon Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$283,200
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2003
Sold by
Cleaver William D and Cleaver Lisa A
Bought by
Cleaver William D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1995
Sold by
Karpick David F and Karpick Lara B
Bought by
Cleaver William D and Miller Lisa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$191,400
Interest Rate
6.25%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $354,000 Pntn
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Warranty Deed $201,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $58,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $292,500 New Conventional
Closed $63,181 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Closed $283,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $65,525 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $255,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $191,400 No Value Available
Closed $53,100 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $370,000 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Off Market $370,000 -- --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $375,000 -- $147 / 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 $9,938 $147,110 $28,312 $118,798
2023 $9,486 $135,410 $26,060 $109,350
2022 $9,132 $127,970 $24,630 $103,340
2021 $8,781 $124,940 $24,050 $100,890
2020 $8,607 $123,780 $23,830 $99,950
2019 $8,412 $120,510 $23,200 $97,310
2018 $8,055 $114,780 $21,860 $92,920
2017 $7,930 $110,540 $21,050 $89,490
2016 $8,032 $106,130 $20,210 $85,920
2015 $8,007 $101,250 $19,280 $81,970
2014 $8,977 $108,920 $16,280 $92,640
2013 $8,740 $109,250 $16,330 $92,920
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12418839

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-13-102-003