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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,212 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 5 hours ago
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Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage blends timeless character with an unbeatable location. Both full bathrooms have been recently remodeled, and the interior has been freshly painted with new carpeting in the bedrooms (hardwood floors underneath). Kitchen refresh 2026, Roof and Siding 2020. Enjoy a short walk to vibrant downtown Glen Ellyn with its shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as the Metra station for an easy commute to Chicago. Located within the highly regarded Benjamin Franklin Elementary School district, this home offers storybook charm, a walk-to-everything lifestyle, and a rare opportunity to enjoy small-town living with easy commuter convenience.

Full Property Details for 490 Carleton Ave

General

  • Price: $549,000
  • Taxes: $7,788 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12584347
  • Updated: 3/12/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Accessible Shower

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Dog Run

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Glen Ellyn
  • County: DuPage
  • Township: Milton
  • Driving Directions: Park to Duane, E to Carleton, N to 490

School Information

  • School District: 41
  • Elem School District: 41
  • Midd School District: 41
  • High School District: 87
  • 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

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,212
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 150

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1954
  • Tax Amount: $7,788.4
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Storm Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 511416012

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Schools serving 490 Carleton Ave

School Districts:Glen Ellyn School District 41, Glenbard Township High School District 87
NameGradesDistance
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Glen Ellyn, IL
350 Bryant Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
PK-50.3 mi
Hadley Junior High School
240 Hawthorne Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
6-81.4 mi
Glenbard West High School
670 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
9-120.3 mi
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Price
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3/12/2026
Listed
$549,000
105.62%
MLS
4/15/2003
Sold
$267,000
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Tax History for 490 Carleton Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,788
9%
$117,017
15%
2022
$7,172
4%
$101,790
2%
2021
$6,894
2%
$99,370
1%
2020
$6,755
2%
$98,440
3%
2019
$6,600
6%
$95,840
7%
2018
$6,205
2%
$89,790
4%
2017
$6,105
-1%
$86,480
4%
2016
$6,178
—
$83,020
5%
2015
$6,153
-16%
$79,200
-12%
2014
$7,313
3%
$89,840
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2013
$7,120
3%
$90,110
-4%
2012
$6,929
—
$93,960
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490 Carleton Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (MLS# 12584347) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 490 Carleton Avenue is currently listed for $549,000 and was received on March 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 490 Carleton 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.

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