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Thursday, April 18, 2013

March Home Sales: Glen Ellyn Market Shows No Change; Median Price Rises

Year-over-year, Glen Ellyn saw no increase in the number of homes sold, though the median home price saw a more than 30 percent increase, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.

The 32 homes sold in Glen Ellyn during March 2013 represented no growth in sales over March 2012, when the same number of homes were sold, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe). There were 14 homes sold in Glen Ellyn during February.  While the number of homes sold was stagnant, the median price of homes sold in March increased in Glen Ellyn. The median price rose  32.4 percent to $338,500 from $255,625 in March 2012. The market for detached, single-family homes in suburbs throughout DuPage County experienced notable sales gains in March, MORe reported. MORe gets its statistics from Midwest Real Estate Data. Glen Ellyn was the only community in DuPage County, to see no change year-over-year in March.  Elmurst had the …

Thursday, March 21, 2013

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SOLD: Glen Ellyn, Wheaton Real Estate Sales March 21 Edition

A look at recent home sales in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton, including this week's featured home located on North Montclair Avenue in Glen Ellyn.

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. $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 Dr. $275,000: 208 McCreey Ave. The following Wheaton property sales were recorded Dec. 5-10, 2012. $435,000: 2009 Wiesbrook Road $455,000: 25 W 730 Wenona Lane $…

Friday, March 8, 2013

Real Estate: What $899,900 Buys You

Comparing and contrasting homes listed at different price points in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton.

Glen Ellyn Hardwood floors, a bright sunroom, fireplace and custom kitchen are all available to homebuyers looking to spend $899,900 in Glen Ellyn. A 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home at 370 N. Park Blvd. features a neutral palate, updates throughout and a finished family room for entertaining, according to listing information. Outdoors, the home has a large yard, paver patio, porch perfect for sitting and relaxing and a circular drive. The home, built in 1922, was last on the market in 1989 when it was purchased for $367,000. Source: Information in this column provided by Litsa Leksatsos, RE/MAX Suburban. Wheaton In Wheaton, home buyers can find a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home set on a half-acre wooded lot for $900,000.  Located at 2023 N. Summit, the …

Saturday, March 2, 2013

SOLD: Glen Ellyn Real Estate Sales Feb. 28 Edition

A look at recent property sales in Glen Ellyn.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

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SOLD: Glen Ellyn Real Estate Sales Feb. 21 Edition

A look at recent property sales in Glen Ellyn.

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 recorded between Nov. 20 - Nov. 27, 2012. $108,500: 450 Raintree Court 2K $205,000: 221 S. Park Boulevard $510,000: 807 Abbey Drive $585,000: 1 N 271 …

Thursday, January 3, 2013

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SOLD: Glen Ellyn Real Estate Sales Jan. 3 Edition

A look at homes that sold recently in and around Glen Ellyn.

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 W 547 Cherry Lane $86,000: 448 Raintree Court, 5M $173,000: 2 N 124 Mildred Ave. $250,000: 606 Revere Road $689,000: 22 W 277 Stanton Road For more …

Thursday, December 6, 2012

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SOLD: Glen Ellyn Real Estate Sales Dec. 6 Edition

A look at some of the recent home sales in Glen Ellyn.

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., 18 $200,000: 23 W 266 Woodcroft Dr. $219,000: 470 Raintree Court, 1G $103,000: 300 Duane St. #5 $150,000: 1 N 264 Stacy Court For more information on …

Thursday, October 25, 2012

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SOLD: Glen Ellyn Real Estate Sales Oct. 25 Edition

A colonial built in 1979 is one of several homes that recently sold in Glen Ellyn.

A four-bedroom home built in 1979 was on the market 77 days before it sold in August. The 2,029 square foot home has two full baths and one half bath. The home was sold for $277,000, according to real estate records. The colonial-style home located at 68 Spring Ave. had newer siding and a newer roof, according to listing information. These home sales were recorded between Aug. 16 - 17, according to DuPage County sales records.   $50,500: 787 Wilson Ave. $117,500: 415 Sandhurst Circle, 1 $193,000: 59 S. Main St. $540,000: 473 Bryant Ave. $430,000: 525 Turner Ave. $300,000: 185 Sunset Ave. $95,000: 470 Raintree Dr., 3D $230,000: 113 S. Parkside Ave. $42,000: 1188 Royal Glen Dr., 312 For more information on local real estate visit our Real …

Monday, October 22, 2012

House WOW!

Custom Kitchen, Six Full Baths and More at $1.1 Million

A look at luxury homes for sale in Glen Ellyn.

Cost: $1.1 Million Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 8 Square footage: 5,700 sq ft Built: 2003 Details: This Glen Ellyn home located at 333 Bryant Ave. includes a custom kitchen with breakfast room. It also has a separate entrance through the mud-room. The three-car garage has heated floors. The home, which has been on the market 254 days, includes an additional 1,600 square-feet in the lower-level area that is completely finished. Represented by: Coldwell Banker; Presented by: Eva Bubien Source:  AOL Real Estate For more Glen Ellyn real estate information, visit our page. Let Patch save you time. Get more local stories like these delivered right to your inbox or smartphone with our free newsletter. Fast signup here. Like us on Facebook.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

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SOLD: Glen Ellyn Real Estate Sales Oct. 11 Edition

A colonial-style home is one of several recently sold in Glen Ellyn.

After 105 days on the market a Glen Ellyn home built in 1970 sold for $430,500. The home located at 73 Stephanie Lane, has 4-bedrooms and 2-baths and each of the bedrooms includes a walk-in closet. Described as a colonial-style home, it includes wood floors, stainless steel appliances and a master bedroom with a sitting room. These home sales were recorded between Aug. 2 - 8, according to DuPage County sales records.   $85,000: 192 Surrey Dr. $269,000: 2 S 714 Devonshire Lane $543,000: 151 Carleton Ave. $254,000: 501 Forest Ave., #307 $781,000: 524 Oak St. $321,000: 363 Windsor Ave. $164,000: 23 W 032 Armitage Ave. $344,500: 675 Marston Ave. $320,000: 401 Bryant Ave. For more information on local real estate visit our Real Estate Section. …

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