Sold321d on marketHistoric · 100 yrs
539 Longfellow Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137 • 60137 • DuPage County
$400,000
$400/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,000Sqft
0.22 acLot
1926Built
Property DNA
Cottage Style
Built 1926 · 100 years of history
1-Car Garage
Asphalt · On Site · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 321 days ago · 10 views · Top 6% likely to sell soon
Market activity
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321 days on market
Established listing
$400/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 6% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1926 · Historic
This is it...the perfect opportunity to live in a cozy and sweet cottage that features loads of natural sunlight, hardwood floors, built in cubbies and the fun nooks and crannies only found in a vintage home! It is ready for you to make it your own with updates, an addition or to possibly build new in its prime in-town location that is within blocks of downtown Glen Ellyn, the Prairie Path, Lake Ellyn Park, Ben Franklin Elementary and Glenbard West high school. The 87.5x110 lot provides so many different opportunities in this well loved neighborhood! It is a solid home but is being sold "as is". Property is also listed as vacant land (MLS #12263430) and option for a to be built new construction home.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights loads of natural sunlight, fun nooks and crannies, and hardwood floors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,494/month
Principal & Interest$1,961
Property Tax$400
Insurance$133
Down payment20% ($80,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $320,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1926
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Parking1 Garage space
Lot9,625 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCottage
Year built1926
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingWall Unit(s)
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, On Site, Detached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
Lot9,625 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60137
Annual tax$7,643
Parcel0512308001
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Windows
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
On Site
Detached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Community
Park
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second13×10 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Second18×7 ft126 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market321
Est. rent$2,325/mo
Tax rate1.93%
Price/sqft$400
On marketMar 24, 2025
PostedMar 24, 2025
Last sold$400,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMay 23, 2025
Tour days6
Views10
How are the schools in Glen Ellyn?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 23, 2025Sold$400,000$400MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 16, 2025Contingent$399,900$400MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 11, 2025Listed For Sale$399,900$400MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 6, 2025Contingent$399,900$400MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2025Price Change$399,900$400MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 12, 2025Price Change$418,500$419MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 2, 2025Listed For Sale$429,000$429MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 18, 2024Listing Removed$429,000$429MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 3, 2024Listed For Sale$429,000$429MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$400,000
May 23, 2025•$400/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$399,900
Apr 16, 2025•$400/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$399,900
Apr 11, 2025•$400/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$399,900
Apr 6, 2025•$400/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$399,900
Mar 24, 2025•$400/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$418,500
Mar 12, 2025•$419/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$429,000
Jan 2, 2025•$429/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$429,000
Dec 18, 2024•$429/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$429,000
Dec 3, 2024•$429/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$8,017$120,221
Apr 10, 2023$7,643$110,660
Apr 10, 2022$7,380$104,570
Apr 10, 2021$7,094$102,090
Apr 10, 2020$6,952$101,130
Apr 10, 2019$6,792$98,460
Apr 10, 2018$5,888$85,520
Apr 10, 2017$5,793$82,360
Apr 10, 2016$5,861$79,070
Apr 10, 2015$5,836$75,430
Apr 10, 2014$6,401$79,390
Apr 10, 2013$6,233$79,630
Apr 10, 2012$6,069$83,040
Apr 10, 2011$5,672$88,688
Apr 10, 2010$5,650$93,850
Apr 10, 2009$5,455$97,510
Apr 10, 2008$5,375$97,510
Apr 10, 2007$5,173$93,040
Apr 10, 2006$4,816$83,070
Apr 10, 2005$4,576$77,560
Apr 10, 2004$4,425$72,280
Apr 10, 2003$4,237$66,680
Apr 10, 2002$3,518$55,060
Apr 10, 2001$3,346$51,220
Apr 10, 2000$3,211$48,730
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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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