296 May Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 - Photo 1

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$490,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,248 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Adorable 3 bed, 2 full bath home with loads of character; this vintage home is a must see! Hardwood floors throughout! The main level features a welcoming foyer with 2 closets, charming living room with fireplace, beamed ceiling, arched opening to the dining room, galley kitchen with custom cabinetry. Newer Thermal Guard windows with Plantation shutters throughout! Finished Basement offers a Family room perfect for hanging out or working out! Updated full Bathroom with white subway tile, vanity and lighting. Laundry room with front load washer/dryer (2020) plus Storage/utility closet with Furnace & AC(2024), HWH(2020). Vinyl wood plank flooring and unfinished black sprayed ceiling. Electric Car charging equipment(2022). Large, fully fenced yard with a shed. Sturdy Deck with 3 seasons space. Covered single car-port. (no garage) Ask Listing Agent for more info. Fantastic location to Ben Franklin Elementary School, a hop skip and a jump to Trader Joes, Spring Ave. & Ackerman Rec Centers, Prairie Path, and town! ***Photos are Friday 6/20 and will go live once we have photos.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 296 May Ave

General

Sold For: $490,000
Taxes: $9,414 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12384252
Added to Site: 210 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

Total Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Other, On Site, Owned
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Glen Ellyn
County: DuPage
Driving Directions: Park to Hill E, Hill to May S.

School Information

School District: 41
Midd School District: 41
Elementary School: Ben Franklin 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: Aluminum Siding
Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
Basement Desc.: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Window Treatments
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 1,248
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1926
Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 165 x 50 x 165
Fence: Yes
Lot Features: Mature Trees
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1926
Tax Amount: $9,414
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 513105022

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Schools

Schools serving 296 May Ave

School Districts:Glen Ellyn School District 41, Glenbard Township High School District 87

Name	Grades	Distance
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Glen Ellyn, IL 350 Bryant Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137	PK-5	0.2 mi
Hadley Junior High School 240 Hawthorne Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137	6-8	1.7 mi
Glenbard West High School 670 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137	9-12	0.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 296 May Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/11/2025

Sold

$490,000

3.16%

MLS

6/22/2025

Listed

$475,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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