539 Longfellow Avenue

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

$429,000
Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,000 Sq. Ft.
$429 / Sq. Ft.
1,000
Sq. Ft.
$429
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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".

Listing Agents

  1. Renee Hughes

    Renee Hughes

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    renee.hughes@compass.com

    P: (630)-292-8147

  2. Carrie Morris

    Carrie Morris

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    carrie.morris@compass.com

    P: (630)-207-5538

Property Details for 539 Longfellow Avenue

Area
Glen Ellyn
Township
Milton
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Cottage
LISTING UPDATED: 12/09/2024 12:07 AM

Property Details for 539 Longfellow Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12219628
Days on Market10
Taxes$7,643 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,625 SF
CountyDuPage County

Virtual Tour

Building Information for 539 Longfellow Avenue

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,625 SF

Property Information for 539 Longfellow Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 41
  • Elementary School: Ben Franklin Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Hadley Junior High School
  • High School District: 87
  • High School: Glenbard West High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 41
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Exterior Access
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Office
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 87.5X110
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 938
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2024-12-03T20:34:22
  • Photos Count: 27
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X7
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X10
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 9X10

Property History for 539 Longfellow Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 539 Longfellow Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$37,950Additions$72,710Total$110,660
Tax Record2023$7,643 ($637 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt978 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt978 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN05-12-308-001

Schools near 539 Longfellow Avenue

This home is within Glen Ellyn School District 41.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hadley Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Glenbard West High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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539 Longfellow Avenue is a single family home for sale in Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. This property was listed for sale on December 3, 2024 by Compass, it's currently listed at $429,000. This listing's school districts are Glen Ellyn School District 41, Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 School District. Nearby schools include Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Hadley Junior High School and Glenbard West High School. 539 Longfellow Avenue is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,000 sqft single family home built in 1926.

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