Sold602d on marketHistoric · 105 yrs
478 Cottage Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137 • 60137 • DuPage County
$440,000
$415/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,060Sqft
0.23 acLot
1921Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1921 · 105 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Living Room
2.5-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 602 days ago · 4 views · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
602 days on market
Established listing
$415/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1921 · Historic
Lovingly renovated, well maintained 1920 Bungalow located 2 blocks from beautiful downtown Glen Ellyn in a peaceful and friendly neighborhood on a one-way street. This home has many charming features: A lot of original woodwork, wood floors throughout most of the main floor, wood burning fireplace, French doors with original glass and old hardware in great condition. The home has a large unfinished basement with a lot of storage and a large attic with room for expansion, central air and forced air heat. The charm continues with a deep back yard complete with lovely perennials, water feature and a 2 1/2 detached car garage. The front of the home boasts curb appeal with a quaint front porch. This home is comfortable, efficient, well insulted and ready to move in. A must see!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights wood burning fireplace, original woodwork, and lovely perennials as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,743/month
Principal & Interest$2,157
Property Tax$440
Insurance$147
Down payment20% ($88,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $352,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1921
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot10,140 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1921
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionCedar
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2.5 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot10,140 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60137
Annual tax$5,536
Parcel0511302014
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Humidifier
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Cedar
Patio & Porch
Patio
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×12 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
Bedroom2
Main11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market602
Est. value$525,800
Est. rent$2,612/mo
Tax rate1.93%
Price/sqft$415
On marketJul 20, 2024
PostedJul 20, 2024
Last sold$440,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedAug 21, 2024
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Glen Ellyn?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 16, 2024Sold$440,000$415MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 24, 2024Contingent$440,000$415MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 20, 2024Listed For Sale$440,000$415MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$440,000
Aug 16, 2024•$415/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$440,000
Jul 24, 2024•$415/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$440,000
Jul 20, 2024•$415/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2024$7,168$116,331
Apr 11, 2023$5,536$107,080
Apr 11, 2022$5,942$93,430
Apr 11, 2021$5,859$91,220
Apr 11, 2020$6,165$90,360
Apr 11, 2019$6,022$87,970
Apr 11, 2018$5,848$84,970
Apr 11, 2017$5,753$81,840
Apr 11, 2016$5,821$78,570
Apr 11, 2015$5,796$74,950
Apr 11, 2014$5,906$73,710
Apr 11, 2013$5,750$73,930
Apr 11, 2012$5,600$77,090
Apr 11, 2011$5,236$82,337
Apr 11, 2010$5,433$90,480
Apr 11, 2009$5,246$94,010
Apr 11, 2008$5,170$94,010
Apr 11, 2007$4,976$89,700
Apr 11, 2006$4,768$82,300
Apr 11, 2005$4,531$76,850
Apr 11, 2004$4,382$71,620
Apr 11, 2003$4,196$66,070
Apr 11, 2002$3,732$58,210
Apr 11, 2001$3,551$54,150
Apr 11, 2000$3,409$51,520
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Local context around this listing
Glen Ellyn, IL • DuPage County
Nearby cities
AddisonAuroraBartlettCarol StreamDowners GroveElmhurstGlen EllynLombard
Nearby zip codes
6013760138
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