539 Longfellow Ave

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

$400,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,000 Sq. Ft.
$400 / Sq. Ft.
1,000
Sq. Ft.
$400
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". Property is also listed as vacant land (MLS #12263430) and option for a to be built new construction home.

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

Sold By @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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: 05/23/2025 12:01 PM

Property Details for 539 Longfellow Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12319913
Days on Market22
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

Location

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Building Information for 539 Longfellow Avenue

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

Payment Calculator

$2,733 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,096

Property Taxes

$637

HOA Dues

$0

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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
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, On Site, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • 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 Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 87.5X110
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 938
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-03-25T21:41:25
  • Photos Count: 27
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
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
May 23, 2025

Sold

MRED #12319913

$400,000
May 20, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558959593

$400,000
Apr 14, 2025

Pending

MRED #12319913

Apr 14, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12319913

Apr 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12319913

$399,900
Apr 5, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12319913

Mar 24, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12319906

$399,900
Mar 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12319913

$399,900
Mar 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12319906

$399,900
Mar 24, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12291718

$418,500
Mar 24, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12263430

$418,500
Feb 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12291718

$429,000
Jan 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12263430

$429,000
Jan 2, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12219628

$429,000
Jan 2, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12254085

$429,000
Dec 26, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12219628

$429,000
Dec 18, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12254085

$429,000
Dec 16, 2024

Contingent

MRED #12219628

Dec 10, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12254085

$429,000
Dec 3, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12219628

$429,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2025

Sold

MRED #12319913

$400,000
05/20/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558959593

$400,000
04/14/2025

Pending

MRED #12319913

04/14/2025

Contingent

MRED #12319913

04/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12319913

$399,900
04/05/2025

Contingent

MRED #12319913

03/24/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12319906

$399,900
03/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12319913

$399,900
03/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12319906

$399,900
03/24/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12291718

$418,500
03/24/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12263430

$418,500
02/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12291718

$429,000
01/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12263430

$429,000
01/02/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12219628

$429,000
01/02/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12254085

$429,000
12/26/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12219628

$429,000
12/18/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12254085

$429,000
12/16/2024

Contingent

MRED #12219628

12/10/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12254085

$429,000
12/03/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12219628

$429,000

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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