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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,112 Sq. Ft.
  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Updated 19 hours ago

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579 Lee Street,Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

579 Lee StreetGlen EllynIL60137

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Nestled in the heart of Glen Ellyn, 579 Lee Street is a storybook Tudor full of character and charm. Set on a generous 75x200 lot, this home combines tranquility with potential for future expansion, all while being just steps from downtown Glen Ellyn, the Metra station, and top-rated Glenbard West High School. Inside, timeless craftsmanship shines through rich plaster walls, arched doorways, and warm hardwood floors. The home offers 4 inviting bedrooms, including the primary with a cozy sitting area, and 2.5 baths. Entertain in the elegant dining room, work from the first-floor office, or relax by the wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The finished basement adds a family room and versatile extra space, perfect for projects or play. Outside, the expansive yard invites endless possibilities of summer barbecues, a lush garden, or simply enjoying your private retreat. With its prime location, classic design, and flexible spaces, 579 Lee Street is more than a house, it's a home with heart. Come see this Glen Ellyn gem and start your next chapter!

Full Property Details for 579 Lee St

General

  • Price: $950,000
  • Taxes: $18,376 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12542453
  • Updated: 1/28/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Glen Ellyn
  • County: DuPage
  • Township: Milton
  • Driving Directions: From Rt 38 (Roosevelt) head North on Park Blvd, cross railroad tracks and head East on Crescent, South on Lee to home.

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Tudor
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Construction: Stucco, Stone, Quonset
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco, Stone, Quonset
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Doors: French Doors
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,112
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.344
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 200

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1923
  • Tax Amount: $18,376.5
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 511408010

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Schools serving 579 Lee St

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-50.6 mi
Hadley Junior High School
240 Hawthorne Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
6-81.3 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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1/28/2026
Listed
$950,000
77.57%
MLS
11/15/2001
Sold
$535,000
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Tax History for 579 Lee St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$16,252
9%
$235,488
15%
2022
$14,888
4%
$204,850
2%
2021
$14,322
2%
$199,990
1%
2020
$14,039
2%
$198,120
3%
2019
$13,729
8%
$192,890
9%
2018
$12,697
1%
$177,460
4%
2017
$12,510
-5%
$170,910
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2016
$13,227
—
$170,900
5%
2015
$13,201
-7%
$163,040
-4%
2014
$14,232
3%
$169,170
—
2013
$13,854
3%
$169,670
-4%
2012
$13,464
—
$176,920
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579 Lee Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (MLS# 12542453) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 579 Lee Street is currently listed for $950,000 and was received on January 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 579 Lee Street? 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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