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Property Description
**Multiple offers received. Highest and best due by 6pm, Sunday, 2/22.** This recently renovated 5 bed, 4.2 bath home + office, just steps to Ben Franklin Elementary School, is best in class! From the moment you arrive at this picture-perfect property, you will be enamored by its timeless curb appeal and understated elegance. Beautiful outdoor spaces include oversized front porch and private back yard with large deck plus New landscaping, multi-level paver patios and fire pit (2024). The gorgeous interior, updated in 2019, captivates with newly finished hardwood floors, beautiful millwork and lots of light to provide the perfect backdrop for everyday life and entertaining. The kitchen features custom white cabinetry, marble countertops, high-end light fixtures, and serves as the heart of the first floor with peninsula seating. The adjacent dining room opens to the family room with coffered ceiling and French doors to the deck and backyard. The separate living room with inviting fireplace is ideal for reading, music practice and provides a pretty view of the front porch and yard. The second floor features an expansive master suite with cathedral ceiling, double closets and updated full bath featuring radiant floor heating, separate shower, jetted tub and double sink vanity. Three additional bedrooms, two additional full baths, office (or additional bedroom) and laundry complete the second floor. A dormered and beautifully finished walk-up attic provides private live-in space with 5th bedroom, full bath, bonus room, wet bar and private balcony. The finished walk-out basement with half bath includes large recreation room, exercise room and French door access to the backyard patios. Other highlights include New HVAC, Front & Back Irrigation System (2025), attached two car garage, mudroom and ample storage located on a friendly cul-du-sac backing into the Ben Franklin Elementary grounds. Walk-to Metra train station, Glenbard West HS, Restaurants and shops of Glen Ellyn. Beautiful, comfortable and move-in ready, this is a rare find in the perfect location!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 297 Van Damin Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,526,000
- Taxes: $23,530 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12205550
- Added to Site: 45 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Backup Sump Pump, Multiple Water Heaters, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Glen Ellyn
- County: DuPage
- Subdivision: Revere Road
- Driving Directions: Park Blvd to Highview E to Van Damin N to home
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, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1957
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2019
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1963
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 86 x 135 x 75 x 92
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1957
- Tax Amount: $23,530.84
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 514211006
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Schools
Schools serving 297 Van Damin 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 | 1.6 mi |
Glenbard West High School 670 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 297 Van Damin Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/26/2026
Sold
$1,526,000
9.86%
MLS
2/17/2026
Listed
$1,389,000
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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.
297 Van Damin Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (MLS# 12205550) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,526,000 on March 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 297 Van Damin 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.

