770 Highland Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Closed

4 beds 3 baths 2,438 sqft (plans) Built 1948 Residential MLS #MRD12683538 4 days on market

Listing courtesy of Baird & Warner · 630-469-1855 · MLS #MRD12683538 · Status: Closed

Charming Two-Story Home in Prime Glen Ellyn Location. Nestled on a beautiful lot with mature trees, this timeless 1948 two-story home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and three fireplaces. Step inside to find gorgeous oak hardwood floors flowing through the main living areas. The inviting living room is anchored by a fireplace, while the spacious family room - part of a 2008 two-story addition - features a direct-vent fireplace and opens directly to a screened porch, perfect for enjoying warm summer evenings. Just beyond, a brick patio overlooks the lush, private backyard. The kitchen is spacious and well-appointed with maple cabinetry and a suite of newer stainless steel appliances, including a Bosch dishwasher (2020) and refrigerator, range/oven, and microwave (2025). Tile flooring rounds out this bright and functional space. A first-floor bedroom with an adjacent full bath offers flexible main-level living, ideal for guests, a home office, or multigenerational living. Upstairs, the 2008 addition added a true primary suite retreat with a private ensuite bath featuring a soaking tub, separate shower, and a generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms both with walk in closets. The full basement is partially finished and includes a recreation room with the home's third fireplace, plus a rough-in for a full bath - ready for your finishing touches. Major improvements have been completed for peace of mind: LP SmartSide siding (2017), roof (2019), water heater (2025), garbage disposal (2025), radon mitigation system (2026) and a fully rebuilt and tuckpointed chimney (2026). Location is everything, and this home delivers. Forest Glen Elementary School is just across the street, and Lake Ellyn is moments away. Enjoy easy access to downtown Glen Ellyn's shops, restaurants, and the Metra station - everything you need is just minutes from your doorstep. A rare opportunity to own a warm, spacious home with outstanding updates in an unbeatable Glen Ellyn location. Schedule your private showing today.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Interior features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log
Basement: Partially Finished, Bath/Stubbed, Concrete, Full
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute
Additional rooms: Breakfast Room, Recreation Room
Total rooms: 10

Building & exterior

Style: Traditional
Age: 71-80 Years
Exterior: Wood Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Drapes, Insulated Windows, Screens
Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
Other structures: Shed(s)
Exposure: East

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking details: Driveway, Yes

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 50 x 157
Township: York
County: DuPage

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary: Forest Glen Elementary School (41)
Junior high: Hadley Junior High School (41)
High school: Glenbard West High School (87)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $13,124 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 0511103034
PIN: 0511103034
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Immediate
Special conditions: None
Listed: 6/26/2026
Sold: 8/7/2026
Sold price: $855,000

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