$549,900

976 Highland Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Active
3 beds 2 baths 1,597 sqft (appraiser) Built 1911 Residential MLS #MRD12732770 1 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christies International Real Estate · 630-634-0700 · MLS #MRD12732770 · Status: Active
Welcome home to this spacious, bright and beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home perfectly situated at the end of a quiet, low-traffic street and for runners/bicyclists just steps from the GREAT WESTERN TRAIL and minutes from beautiful Downtown Glen Ellyn! The inviting interior features Brazilian teak hardwood flooring, a charming family room with an oversized fireplace, and a fabulous kitchen offering an abundance of cabinetry and counter space perfect for cooking, entertaining, and everyday family life. The cozy front sunroom provides the perfect spot for a private home office, reading room, or quiet retreat, while the large first-floor laundry room adds convenience and functionality. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, featuring an incredible gas fireplace and roomy walk-in closet. Additional highlights include many newer windows, a newer hot water heater, select heated floors, and excellent storage space in the basement. Step outside and you'll discover a massive, deep private backyard designed for entertaining. Enjoy the large deck, fire pit area, and built-in gas grill. There's plenty of room for gatherings, play, and relaxation. And then there's the garage setup that car enthusiasts, boat owners, craftsmen, and hobbyists will love! THE HEATED 4 CAR GARAGE plus a separate 1.5-car garage/shed provide an incredible amount of space for cars, boats, campers, woodworking, storage, or whatever your hobbies require - could even be turned into a great weight room. All of this in a fantastic Glen Ellyn location close to shopping, dining, parks, trails, and Downtown Glen Ellyn, and served by fabulous Glen Ellyn schools: Forest Glen, Hadley, and Glenbard West. Hurry, this one is going to fly!!

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
Interior features
1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Laminate
Fireplaces
2
Fireplace details
Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Laundry
In Unit
Additional rooms
Eating Area, Office, Foyer, Deck
Total rooms
8

Building & exterior

Age
100+ Years
Exterior
Cedar, Stucco
Exterior features
Outdoor Grill
Roof
Asphalt
Windows
Screens
Patio & porch
Deck, Patio, Porch
Other structures
Other, Second Garage, Shed(s)
Exposure
East

Parking

Garage spaces
5
Total spaces
5
Parking details
Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
104X255X104X253
Township
Milton
County
DuPage

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers
Equipment
Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Other

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
$7,984 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
0502305004
PIN
0502305004
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
9/3/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Eating Area10X6MainCeramic Tile
Office14X5MainWood Laminate
Foyer7X4MainWood Laminate
Deck18X12MainOther
Bedroom 214X9SecondWood Laminate
Bedroom 310X9SecondWood Laminate
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining Room13X12MainWood Laminate
Family RoomN/A
Kitchen12X12MainCeramic Tile
Laundry9X5MainCeramic Tile
Living Room21X11MainWood Laminate
Master Bedroom17X10SecondWood Laminate

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Recently sold nearby

AddressBeds / BathsSoldPrice
22W450 Cherry Lane 4 bd / 2.5 ba May 2026 $886,000
22w474 Emerson Avenue 2 bd / 2 ba Jan 2026 $457,500
466 Stagecoach Run 4 bd / 3.5 ba Jul 2026 $1,110,466
450 Stagecoach Run 4 bd / 5 ba Jun 2026 $1,350,000

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

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