$970,000 SOLD Aug 2026
Listed at $934,900

243 Sawyer Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Closed
4 beds 2.5 baths 2,824 sqft (plans) Built 1948 Residential MLS #MRD12679547 8 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christies International Real Estate · 630-634-0700 · MLS #MRD12679547 · Status: Closed
This beautiful in-town Glen Ellyn home sits on a spectacular double lot totaling nearly 0.40 acres, just a short walk to both downtown Glen Ellyn and downtown Wheaton. Located in a custom-built neighborhood and within the highly sought-after Lincoln Elementary, Hadley Junior High, and Glenbard West High School boundaries, this home also offers easy access to the College Avenue Metra Station and Hoffman Park, located at the end of the street ~ The spacious floor plan features four bedrooms upstairs, including an impressive primary suite complete with a private balcony overlooking the backyard, a full en-suite bath with dual sinks, a huge Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, and the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee ~ The backyard is truly exceptional. A brand-new deck (2025) overlooks the fire pit and expansive second backyard beyond the garage, creating an incredible setting for entertaining, relaxing, or play. Mature trees, lilacs, and beautiful landscaping provide privacy and charm rarely found this close to town ~ Additional highlights include a finished English basement filled with natural light-ideal for a home office, recreation room, or additional living space-plus a unique heated and insulated office/man cave room located behind the garage with views of the extended backyard. Recent improvements provide peace of mind, including: HVAC replaced in 2023 ~ 75-gallon water heater replaced in 2021 ~ Brick tuckpointing completed in 2021 ~ Exterior repainted in 2020 ~ Deck rebuilt in 2025 ~ Interior professionally repainted in 2026 ~ New carpet installed in 2026 ~ Hardwood floors refinished in 2026 ~ Replacement windows throughout ~ Additional features include: Open-concept floor plan ~ Crown molding and white trim ~ Stainless steel JennAir appliances ~ Basement refrigerator included ~ Abundant storage throughout ~ 200-amp electrical service ~ Cedar siding ~ Reinforced 2.5-car garage ~ Concrete driveway ~ Front porch and expansive rear deck. A rare opportunity to own an updated, move-in-ready home on an oversized double lot in one of Wheaton's most desirable in-town locations, offering the perfect combination of space, character, walkability, and top-rated schools. This is the kind of property that doesn't come along often.

Property details

Interior

Interior features
Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Finished, Full, Daylight
Additional rooms
No additional rooms
Total rooms
5

Building & exterior

Age
71-80 Years
Exterior
Brick, Cedar
Exterior features
Balcony, Fire Pit
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch
Deck, Porch, Screened

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
8
Parking details
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Owned, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
55 x 273 x 75 x 273
Township
Milton
County
DuPage

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None

Schools

Elementary
Lincoln Elementary School (41)
Junior high
Hadley Junior High School (41)
High school
Glenbard West High School (87)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$19,800 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
0515208013
PIN
0515208013
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
6/16/2026
Sold
8/3/2026
Sold price
$970,000
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