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Each week, SOLD! highlights a bit of information about a recent home sale to offer some perspective on the housing market. Looking to buy, sell or rent a property? Consult the Glen Ellyn and Wheaton Patch Real Estate directories.
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. GLEN ELLYN 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…
A two-story single-family home with 2,432 square feet of living space recently sold in Glen Ellyn for $610,000. The home, built in 1925, and located at 351 Bryant Ave. features an updated kitchen and bathroom. The home also has a large master suite. In addition, the home has a finished basement for relaxing or entertaining.  The following Glen Ellyn property sales were recorded between Jan. 9-14, 2013, according to real estate records. GLEN ELLYN $184,500: 820 2nd St. $235,500: 22 W 261 Hackberry Drive $241,000: 23 W 080 Sidney Ave. $225,000: 3 S 135 Park Blvd. $370,000: 235 Bryant Ave. $375,…
Built in 2006, a home located at 674 Duane St. in Glen Ellyn sold recently for $675,000, according to real estate records. The home was a short sale and it sold for $25,000 more than the original asking price.  The 4,330 square-foot home features a large gourmet kitchen, with Viking appliances, 10-foot ceilings and six bedrooms – including a large master suite.  The following Glen Ellyn property sales were recorded between Dec. 21 - 31, 2012, according to real estate records. GLEN ELLYN $100,000: 445 N. Park Blvd., Apt. 2H $75,000: 451 Raintree Court, Unit 2A $303,000: 2 S 05 Churchill Lane $…
A five-bedroom, five-bath home built in 1998 that has 4,395 square feet of living space sold recently for $1,222,500 in Glen Ellyn. The home located at 242 N. Montclair Ave. features a game room, library, custom floor plan and a porte cochere. The home was on the market 118 days before selling. The following Glen Ellyn property sales were recorded between Dec. 7-13, 2012. GLEN ELLYN $820,000: 751 Elm St. $133,000: 369 Geneva Road $350,000: 427 Hill Ave. $515,000: 614 Kenilworth Ave. $649,900: 641 Lake Road $102,000: 1 N460 Eastern Ave. $313,000: 1655 Sawyer Ave. $390,000: 21 W 781 Valleyview …
After 182 days on the market, a five-bedroom home sold for $460,000 in Glen Ellyn. The home at889 Maryknoll Circle has 4,000 square feet, a chef’s kitchen, media room with theater seating and a luxury master suite, according to listing information. The following Glen Ellyn property sales were recorded between Dec. 5 and 7, 2012. $195,000: 152 Tanglewood Drive. $240,000: 1 N 704 Forest Ave. $300,000: 238 Spring Ave. $380,000: 525 Ahlstrand Road $400,000: 574 Prairie Ave. $580,000: 724 Euclid Ave. $684,000: 813 Hill Ave. $229,500: 131 N. Park Blvd. $267,500: 270 Scott Ave. The following Wheaton…
A 4-bedroom house spent 72 days on the market before it was purchased for $380,000, according to real estate records. The home at 525 Ahlstrand Road was built in 1955 and featured a wood burning stove, landscaped yard and koi pond. Along with large bedrooms, the home had 2.5 baths, a utility/work room and 2.5 car garage, according to real estate information.  The following property sales were recorded between Nov. 30 and Dec. 5, 2012. $104,000: 1038 Swift Road, 2A $110,000: 1 N 591 Glenrise Ave. $355,000: 226 Regent St. $137,000: 1141 Londonberry Lane $195,000: 152 Tanglewood Dr. $580,000: …
A two-story brick home built in 1925 was among the properties that recently sold in Glen Ellyn. The 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath home, located at 335 N. Main St., sold for $585,000, according to real estate information. The home spent 33 days on the market before it was sold for $14,900 less than the original asking price.  The home features an updated kitchen and bathrooms and also has hardwood floors throughout, according to listing information.   The following property sales were recorded between Nov. 27 - Nov. 30, 2012. $93,000: 448 Raintree Court, 5A $279,000: 23 W 255 Cambridge Court $105,500: …
A four-bedroom home with a total of 13 rooms recently sold for $927,000, according to real estate records. The home at 206 Taylor Ave., which was on the market 117 days, was originally listed at $1,049,000. A cedar home, it features two fireplaces, a master suite with a luxury bathroom and walk in closets. The home also featured granite counters and cherry cabinets in the kitchen, along with a butler’s pantry. Among the home’s amenities are a finished basement with a recreation room and a backyard with lush landscaping, according to listing information. The following property sales were …
A green home overlooking Perry’s Pond sold recently for $1.1 million, according to real estate records. Located at 705 Riford Road, the home was entirely energy efficient. The home was built in 2011 and was more than 5,000 square feet.  Originally listed at $1.275 million, the 4-bedroom, 5.5-bath home was on the market at total of 252 days before it sold, according to records. The home features a sunroom, three fireplaces, a breakfast room and a bonus room. The following property sales were recorded between Nov. 13 and Nov. 20, 2012. $335,000: 406 Oak St. $167,500: 441 N. Park Blvd. 3G $73,…
After 101 days on the market a home constructed of stone sold in Glen Ellyn for $1.95 million. The home features six fireplaces and has five bedrooms and 6 full baths. It also has three half-baths, according to real estate records. The home has a total of 18 rooms and is located at 218 Lorraine St.  It was built in 2008 and has 7,890 square feet. The basement is finished and has a recreation room, a bar, wine cellar and media room. The master suite has his and her walk-in closets and a sitting room. The following property sales were recorded between Nov. 1 and Nov. 9, 2012. $90,000: 335 N. …
A home that was completely renovated sold after 55 days on the Glen Ellyn real estate market. The home at 173 S. Montclair Ave. sold for $425,000, according to real estate records. The 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath, was built in 1984. It featured a gas-starting fireplace, newly renovated bathrooms, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops in the gourmet kitchen. A newer roof, new siding and a new paver porch also updated the home. The following homes were recorded as sold in DuPage County between Oct. 26 and 31, 2012. $127,500: 404 Melrose Ave., #304 $390,500: 22 W 222 Glen Valley Dr. $210,…
A two-story home built in 1929 recently sold for $570,000, according to real estate records. The home at 712 Prairie Ave. had received updates and featured a gourmet kitchen with Bosch and Viking appliances, according to listing information. The home was originally listed at $599,000 in August. It was on the real estate market 47 days. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath home also has a mud room, library and first-floor laundry room. $330,000: 484 West Ave.  $35,500: 37 Briar St., 5, $325,000: 317 Grandview Ave. $257,500:107 S. Park Blvd.  $90,000: 528 Pershing Ave., H  $325,000: 231 Orchard Lane  $549,500…
A home described as “Beverly Hills” style in Glen Ellyn sold recently for $1.5 million, according to records. The home, at 846 Valley Ave., has 5-bedrooms and 6-full baths, along with 2-half baths. The home sits on three in-town lots and is 7,264 square feet. Among the features of the home are a gourmet kitchen with high-end Wolf appliances and Sub-Zero refrigerator. The following homes were sold between Oct. 11 and 18, 2012, according to DuPage County Real Estate records. $220,000: 22 W 441 Tamarack Dr. $196,000: 488 Carleton Ave. $201,000: 2 N 321 Diane Ave. $385,000: 1 S 701 Taylor Road $…
A home featured on the Today Show in April 2012 sold last year for $367,500, according to real estate records. The home was featured in a segment with real estate contributor Barbara Corcoran. In April, Koenig & Strey realtor, Pattie Murray said the home, located at 605 Cumnor Ave., was under contract and waiting to close. The sale, which was finalized in September, wasn’t recorded until October, according to records. The unconventionally designed home featured 4-bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The home was originally listed for $389,000 when it was put on the market in January 2012. The following …
A three-bedroom home built in 1923 recently sold for $439,000 in Glen Ellyn. The home, located at 416 Taylor Ave., was on the market 163 days before it sold. It was originally listed in April 2012 for $489,000. According to real estate records the home did have some updates including the addition of maple cabinets, updated bathrooms and some new appliances. The following homes and properties were sold between Oct. 3 to 9, 2012, according to DuPage County sales records. $38,500: 33 Briar St. #17 $180,000: 22 W 447 Arbor Lane $208,000: 75 S. Main St. $88,500: 448 Raintree Court, 4P $112,500: 22…
A 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home sold for $1,000 under asking price recently. The home, built in 1895 was originally listed at $697,500 and sold for $696,500, according to real estate records. The home featured a master “retreat” with a large walk-in closet, a craft room and a home office. Located at 600 Hickory Road, the home is in the Lake Ellyn area. The following homes and properties were sold between Sept. 24 and Oct. 2, according to DuPage County sales records. $462,000: 1 N 606 Eastern Ave. $231,500: 63 Woodview Dr. $454,000: 22 W 047 Glen Park Road $109,500: 3 S 220 Arboretum Road $520,000…
A Glen Ellyn townhouse spent 77 days on the market before selling for $357,000, according to real estate records. The home at 314 Turnberry Lane has 3-bedrooms and 3.1 baths. The townhome also had two fireplaces and a two-car garage, according to real estate records. The following homes and properties were sold between Sept. 17 and 21, according to DuPage County sales records. $247,000: 22 W 507 Birchwood Dr. $155,500: 22 W 755 Red Oak Dr. $220,000: 91 Parkside Ave. $180,000: 97 Parkside Ave. $325,000: 3 S 079 Butternut Lane $132,500: 48 N. Park Blvd. $455,000: 468 Pennsylvania Ave., Unit A $…
A townhome originally listed for $385,000 recently sold for $346,500 after 120 days on the Glen Ellyn real estate market. The home at 863 Chancel Circle was an end unit overlooking open space, according to ColdwellBankerOnline.com. The home featured an open floor plan and a living room with a fireplace. The home also had 3-bedrooms and 3.5 baths in 2,435 square feet. These homes were sold between Sept. 7 and 14, according to DuPage County sales records. $310,000: 195 N. Park Blvd. $360,000: 273 N. Montclair Ave. $246,500: 163 S. Ellyn Ave. $172,000: 2 N 330 Diane Ave. $37,500: 33 Briar St., …
A brick and stucco home on the market for 180 days in Glen Ellyn recently sold for $180,000 less than it was previously purchased for, according to real estate records. The home at 730 Meredith Place sold in late August for $800,000, according to records. The home was previously sold for $981,000 in 2004, according to Trulia.com. The home featured a kitchen perfect for cooking and was move-in ready, according to Coldwell Banker Online. It has 4-bedrooms and 4.1 baths. These homes were sold between Aug. 30 and Sept. 7, according to DuPage County sales records. $609,000: 675 Revere Road $850,…
A townhouse on the market only 22 days recently sold for $223,000, according to sales records. The home at 110 Woodview Court was located on a cul de sac and included two full and one half-bathroom. The home featured a master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, a loft, first-floor laundry and two-car garage. These home sales were recorded on Aug. 28, according to DuPage County sales records.   $400,000: 254 Exmoor Ave. $207,000: 21 W 785 Glen Valley Dr. $430,000: 2 S 471 Golfview Dr. $325,000: 569 Wilshire Ave. $342,000: 269 Spring Ave. $117,000: 450 Raintree Court, 3A $307,500: 675 Buena Vista Dr…

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