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Thursday, May 23, 2013

New Homes For Sale in Glen Ellyn This Week

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

April Home Sales: Glen Ellyn Sales Slip; Prices Show Moderate Increase

Year-over-year, Glen Ellyn saw a slight decline in the number of homes sold during the month of April. The median home price increased slightly, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.

The 32 single, detached homes sold in Glen Ellyn during April 2013 represented a -3 percent decline over April 2012, when 33 homes were sold, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe). There were 32 homes sold in Glen Ellyn during March.  While the number of homes sold slightly decreased in Glen Ellyn, the median home price showed moderate gains in April. The median price increased 9.6 percent to $342,576 from $312,500 in April 2012. Sales of single-family, detached homes in suburban Chicago increased 33.2 percent in April 2013 compared with the same period a year ago, MORe reported. Sales in DuPage County, were notable, as well. The median sale price for detached homes also increased 5.5 percent from the previous April. …

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Countdown Begins As Owners Prep For The Fresh Market's Glen Ellyn Opening

No firm opening date is set, but the store's opening is coming soon, according to company officials.

Glen Ellyn’s newest grocery store, The Fresh Market, is slated to open after the specialty grocer opens its Lincolnshire location in June, according to company officials. A firm opening date has yet to be revealed. In November, the Glen Ellyn Village Board approved the $12 million development, which brings the high-end grocery store to town. “We are excited about our continued expansion in the Midwest, and in Illinois in particular,” Rob Koch, vice president of real estate for The Fresh Market, said in a news release. “We look forward to building on the success of our other Chicago metropolitan area stores, and to providing customers in Glen Ellyn with the same quality products and excellent customer service.” The Fresh Market was founded …

Job Central: Wheaton Park District, Districts 41, 87, McDonald's Corporate

Looking for a job or just curious about what opportunities are available, we share some local opportunities. Positions to be filled include wedding sales associate, merchandising manager, science teacher, cross country coach.

Need a job? Patch is here to help. We’ve rounded up a list of local job ads to aid you in your search. If you’re the one doing the hiring, post an ad here, or write about the position in the comments below. Most listings were found via Indeed.com. Employers, have a job you’d like to share with our readers, send it to Business Editor Mary Ann Lopez at maryl@patch.com. Or, post it in our comments!   WOW Access is accepting applications for two different positions: Network Support Specialist and Network Cable Installer & Service Technician. Both jobs are full-time. Learn more about these openings and how to apply. ------ Job Openings State Industrial Products in Glen Ellyn is hiring an Entry-Level Strategic Account Manager.   Glen Ellyn …

Monday, May 20, 2013

House WOW!

$1.5 Million For Game Room, Custom Kitchen, Stack Stone Fireplace

Every week we profile a luxury home listed for sale in our community. This week's featured property is located on Crescent Boulevard in Glen Ellyn.

Address: 750 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn Cost: $1,499,900 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4.5 Square footage: 4,802 Built: 2003 Details: Set among mature trees this luxury home offers both casual and formal living in its nearly 5,000 square feet. The home features custom details, such as tray ceilings, wood floors, mouldings and wainscoting. The custom kitchen includes a large island, granite counters, custom tile, wood floors and a desk area. In addition, the kitchen has an eat-in dining area. The family room windows provide ample light into the comfortable space, which includes a stack stone fireplace. The master suite has a master bath with dual sinks and spa tub. The finished lower level has a bar and space for a game area and entertaining space. …

Friday, May 17, 2013

Developer Seeks to Bring New Gas Station, Mini-Mart to Glen Ellyn

The DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing May 23 to review a proposal for a new gas station at the corner of Butterfield Road and Rte. 53.

The DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, May 23 will conduct a public hearing to review a proposal to build an auto service station including a mini-mart, car wash and outdoor dining at 22W030 Butterfield Rd. in Glen Ellyn.  The developer, who will be represented by Richard McMahon of Buck's Inc. in Rockford, is requesting approval of a planned development to include a gas station, mini-mart, car wash and outdoor dining and variations to allow outdoor displays and additional signage for the business at the intersection of Butterfield Road and Rte. 53, according to a public hearing notice sent Glen Ellyn property owners near the property. The public hearing will be 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at the DuPage County Administration …

The Man

8:24 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

This is awesome and will give more options for gas. I never use the Mobil but occassionally use the BP. This is a commercial property and should be functional. It is an eyesore and its about time it was revenue and tax generating.   more ›

SOLD!

SOLD: Glen Ellyn, Wheaton Real Estate Sales May 17 Edition

Find out which homes have sold recently in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton. This week's featured property is located on Mitchell Circle in Wheaton.

A 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home recently sold for $665,000 in Wheaton, according to real estate records. The home, located at 51 Mitchell Circle, features a custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a butler pantry, hardwood floors in the living, dining and kitchen area. The home also has a movie room with a large screen, along with a bar for entertaining. The following Glen Ellyn property sales were recorded between March 18 – March 28, 2013, according to real estate records. $76,000: 1038 Swift Road, 2E $109,000: 453 Raintree Dr., Unit 4J $230,000: 22 W 136 Butterfield Road $307,000: 522 Deerpath Road $155,000: 1 N 559 River Dr. $371,000: 22 W 230 McCarron Road The following Wheaton property sales were recorded March 22 – March 28…

Thursday, May 16, 2013

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