539 Longfellow Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 - Photo 1

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$400,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,000 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

This is it...the perfect opportunity to live in a cozy and sweet cottage that features loads of natural sunlight, hardwood floors, built in cubbies and the fun nooks and crannies only found in a vintage home! It is ready for you to make it your own with updates, an addition or to possibly build new in its prime in-town location that is within blocks of downtown Glen Ellyn, the Prairie Path, Lake Ellyn Park, Ben Franklin Elementary and Glenbard West high school. The 87.5x110 lot provides so many different opportunities in this well loved neighborhood! It is a solid home but is being sold "as is". Property is also listed as vacant land (MLS #12263430) and option for a to be built new construction home.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 539 Longfellow Ave

General

Sold For: $400,000
Taxes: $7,643 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12319913
Added to Site: 335 day(s) ago

Interior

Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

Other Features: Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Glen Ellyn
County: DuPage
Driving Directions: Duane Street east of Bryant to Longfellow- north to house. Southeast corner of Longfellow and Walnut.

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: Wall Unit(s)
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cottage
Construction: Aluminum Siding
Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
Windows: Skylight(s)
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 1,000
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1926
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 87.5 x 110
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1926
Tax Amount: $7,643
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 512308001

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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 539 Longfellow 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	0.5 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	0.6 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 539 Longfellow Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/23/2025

Sold

$400,000

0.03%

MLS

3/24/2025

Listed

$399,900

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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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