490 Carleton Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 - Photo 1

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$605,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,212 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

*HIGHEST & BEST Called for by 7pm Friday March 13th* 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

Full Property Details for 490 Carleton Ave

General

Sold For: $605,000
Taxes: $7,788 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12584347

Interior

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
Driving Directions: Park to Duane, E to Carleton, N to 490

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

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Construction: Aluminum Siding
Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
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

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 511416012

Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Baird & Warner

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Schools

Schools serving 490 Carleton 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	0.3 mi
Hadley Junior High School 240 Hawthorne Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137	6-8	1.4 mi
Glenbard West High School 670 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137	9-12	0.3 mi

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