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Property Description
You are going to love this beautifully renovated custom-built Cape Cod located in the heart of Villa Park! This stunning home blends classic charm with modern upgrades throughout. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, travertine flooring, and stainless steel appliances, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The main floor family room offers a warm and inviting space with a gas ventless fireplace and a vaulted beam ceiling. Hardwood flooring runs throughout the living room and all four bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom and second bedroom, both measuring 17x11. The home offers three beautifully updated bathrooms finished with marble, travertine, and glass tile. Recessed LED lighting throughout the entire home and exterior adds a modern touch and energy efficiency. The finished basement expands your living space with a large recreation room, wet bar entertainment area, separate laundry room, and a third full bathroom-ideal for gatherings or extended living. Enjoy outdoor living with welcoming front and back porches featuring cedar decking and aluminum spindles, plus a large 600 sq ft brick paver patio perfect for entertaining. Car enthusiasts or hobbyists will love the oversized 28x26 mechanics garage with 9' ceilings, workbench, and attached storage shed. Additional improvements include newer Andersen and Pella windows, insulated vinyl siding with natural stone and granite knee wall accents, a 6' cedar privacy fence, and a remote-controlled driveway gate. Major mechanical updates include Roof (2017), Furnace (2018), Water Heater (2021), and A/C (2022). This exceptional home offers comfort, style, and functionality all in one fantastic Villa Park location, just minutes from Oak Brook shopping, restaurants, and easy access to Downtown Chicago.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 251 N Michigan Ave
General
- Sold For: $465,000
- Taxes: $8,951 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12592777
Interior
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Villa Park
- County: DuPage
- Driving Directions: St. Charles Road to Michigan north to home
School Information
- School District: 45
- Midd School District: 45
- Elementary School: North Elementary School
- Middle School: Jefferson Middle School
- High School: Willowbrook High School
- Private School: Willowbrook 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: Cape Cod
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Other
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Other
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,620
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1956
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2017
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 187
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1956
- Tax Amount: $8,951.6
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 604406003
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Sold by Option Premier LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 251 N Michigan Ave
School Districts:Dupage High School District 88, Villa Park School District 45
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Elementary School, Villa Park, IL 150 West Sunset Drive, Villa Park, IL 60181 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Jefferson Middle School, Villa Park, IL 255 West Vermont Street, Villa Park, IL 60181 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Willowbrook High School 1250 Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
251 N Michigan Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181 (MLS# 12592777) is a Single Family property that was sold at $465,000 on May 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 251 N Michigan Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Villa Park? You can browse all Villa Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

