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$970,000
Property Description
This beautiful in-town Glen Ellyn home sits on a spectacular double lot totaling nearly 0.40 acres, just a short walk to both downtown Glen Ellyn and downtown Wheaton. Located in a custom-built neighborhood and within the highly sought-after Lincoln Elementary, Hadley Junior High, and Glenbard West High School boundaries, this home also offers easy access to the College Avenue Metra Station and Hoffman Park, located at the end of the street ~ The spacious floor plan features four bedrooms upstairs, including an impressive primary suite complete with a private balcony overlooking the backyard, a full en-suite bath with dual sinks, a huge Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, and the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee ~ The backyard is truly exceptional. A brand-new deck (2025) overlooks the fire pit and expansive second backyard beyond the garage, creating an incredible setting for entertaining, relaxing, or play. Mature trees, lilacs, and beautiful landscaping provide privacy and charm rarely found this close to town ~ Additional highlights include a finished English basement filled with natural light-ideal for a home office, recreation room, or additional living space-plus a unique heated and insulated office/man cave room located behind the garage with views of the extended backyard. Recent improvements provide peace of mind, including: HVAC replaced in 2023 ~ 75-gallon water heater replaced in 2021 ~ Brick tuckpointing completed in 2021 ~ Exterior repainted in 2020 ~ Deck rebuilt in 2025 ~ Interior professionally repainted in 2026 ~ New carpet installed in 2026 ~ Hardwood floors refinished in 2026 ~ Replacement windows throughout ~ Additional features include: Open-concept floor plan ~ Crown molding and white trim ~ Stainless steel JennAir appliances ~ Basement refrigerator included ~ Abundant storage throughout ~ 200-amp electrical service ~ Cedar siding ~ Reinforced 2.5-car garage ~ Concrete driveway ~ Front porch and expansive rear deck. A rare opportunity to own an updated, move-in-ready home on an oversized double lot in one of Wheaton's most desirable in-town locations, offering the perfect combination of space, character, walkability, and top-rated schools. This is the kind of property that doesn't come along often.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 243 Sawyer Ave
General
- Sold For: $970,000
- Taxes: $19,800 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12679547
Interior
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 8
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Street, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Glen Ellyn
- County: DuPage
- Driving Directions: Hill to Lorraine to Sawyer
School Information
- School District: 41
- Midd School District: 41
- Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle School: Hadley Junior High School
- High School: Glenbard West High School
- Private School: Glenbard West High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Daylight
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 2,824
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1948
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 55 x 273 x 75 x 273
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1948
- Tax Amount: $19,800
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 515208013
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Schools
Schools serving 243 Sawyer Ave
School Districts:Glen Ellyn School District 41, Glenbard Township High School District 87
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Glen Ellyn, IL 380 Greenfield Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Hadley Junior High School 240 Hawthorne Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Glenbard West High School 670 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
243 Sawyer Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (MLS# 12679547) is a Single Family property that was sold at $970,000 on August 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 243 Sawyer Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Glen Ellyn? You can browse all Glen Ellyn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
