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Glen Ellyn 60137
238 Sunset Avenue
$900,000
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238 Sunset Avenue

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
5 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
3,314 Ft²
$1,096,197
RealtyHop Estimate
10.17%
Since Jan 1, 2022
National-US
Primary Model

About This Property

Truly the quintessential Glen Ellyn home full of vintage charm, yet fully updated for today's living. The sellers of this home spent over $900,000 in 2006 on labor, materials and landscaping to completely transform this treasure of a home. This includes roof, mechanicals, plumbing, electrical, windows and more. It's a stunning renovation with an addition of family room, primary bedroom with sitting room and large basement rec room with above-grade windows. Your heart will melt the minute you go onto the front porch with pergola and enter the foyer. 5 bedroom, 3.2 bath. Travertine floors lead you into living spaces and kitchen. Gorgeous living room with fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases and windows. Adjacent dining room that will accommodate your large table for holiday gatherings. Wonderful cooks kitchen with stunning cherry cabinets, marble countertops and a French Lacanche oven/range. The kitchen is open to the spacious family room with lovely stone fireplace, hand-scraped hickory floors, a large breakfast table area and mudroom with bench. Upstairs is a truly grand owners suite with vaulted ceiling, private bath with dual sinks and separate shower. Completing this primary retreat is a wonderful sitting room and study with cozy fireplace - a perfect spot to end your day with a good book. This level has 3 additional bedrooms, full bath and sought-after 2nd floor laundry room with Caesarstone counters. Head up to the third level to enjoy the flexible space of a large bedroom, bonus room with full bath and skylights. The basement offers finished office space and large rec room plus 2nd powder room. Outside you will enjoy the private yard with stone patio and walkways and beautiful perennial plantings. The garage is over-sized with lots of extra room for storage with pull-down ladder to floored attic. Incredible location on tree-lined Sunset Avenue near park, pool and elementary school.
Unit Size
3,314 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
-
Price per sqft
$300
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,683
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1923

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Last updated: 3 years ago (MRED MLS #11253358)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 1, 2023 Sold
Sold
Jun 14, 2023 Listed by 33 Realty $1,198,000
Listed by 33 Realty
238 Sunset is a true gem of Glen Ellyn luxury living. Inside, you'll find an impeccable attention to detail that can be seen in every corner of the home. No matter what your lifestyle or needs may be, Sunset has everything you need to live in comfort and style with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms and a full, finished basement. The home's location allows peaceful walks to downtown Glen Ellyn, the train and the highly regarded Abraham Lincoln School. The kitchen is truly a chef's dream, featuring gorgeous travertine tile and marble counters that are as functional as they are beautiful. Don't miss the subzero fridge that matches the surrounding cabinets. You'll love cooking your favorite dishes on the LaCanche 5 burner custom dual fuel range, while entertaining guests in the adjacent dining room. With its open-concept layout, this home is perfect for hosting dinner parties and gatherings. Keep things tidy with the newly installed Bosch dishwasher. The luxurious primary suite offers a large walk-in closet and a sitting room kept tranquil with a gas fireplace. Get it all done in the office space adjacent to the sitting room. At the end of the hall, you'll find a beautiful bedroom that would make an excellent setup for a nursery or in-law suite. With its peaceful ambiance and convenient location, this space is perfect for accommodating guests or expanding your family. With 5 bedrooms within the home, you have the flexibility needed to either sleep, play or work in any of them. The laundry room is equally impressive, with new Electrolux front loader washer and dryer that make doing laundry a breeze. Custom window shutters add a touch of elegance and sophistication to every room, while the pre-wired whole house audio system allows you to enjoy your favorite music throughout the home. Whether you're relaxing in the living room, cooking in the kitchen, or entertaining guests, this home has everything you need to live in luxury. Dual zoned HVAC and furnaces will keep you comfortable throughout the home all year. With the new radon system installed in 2022, you can rest easy knowing that your home is safe and healthy for you and your loved ones. Walking through your professionally landscaped terrace that is sure to take your breath away with 3 seasons of blooming flowers, complete with a brand-new fence that provides both privacy and security, you'll traverse your cozy and luxurious hardscape that brings you to the oversized 2 plus car garage with a magnitude of storage overhead. Don't miss your chance to own this magnificent property in Glen Ellyn. Contact us today to schedule a showing and experience the epitome of luxury living for yourself!
Dec 27, 2021 Sold
Sold
Oct 22, 2021 Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago $995,000
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1923
  • Effective Year Built: 1923
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 25
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 9
  • Basement Area: 1,617
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Garage Square Area: 626
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 59
  • Porch Type: 102
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12,197
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 157
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 76
  • Total Building Area: 4,589
  • Gross Building Area: 4,589
  • Building Area: 4,589
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 4,589
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BROWNS RESUB
  • Land Acres: 0000000280
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: R
  • Legal Description 1: BROWNS RESUB LOT 1 BLK 5 J W TURNERS ADD GLEN ELLYN

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Glen Ellyn School District 41
  • School Tax School District: GLEN ELLYN
  • Census Tract: 842300

Zoning

  • Zoning: R

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 3025-B6
  • Parcel: 05-14-125-012
  • Block: 5
  • Lot: 1
  • Municipality: MILTON
  • Latitude: 41.8682
  • Longitude: -88.0702

    Address

  • Full Address: 238 Sunset Ave
  • Address - House Number: 238
  • Address - Street Name: Sunset
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: IL
  • City Name: Glen Ellyn
  • Carrier Code: C003
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 5320
  • Zip Code: 60137

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $2,140,470
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 5036

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1691
  • Valuation Date: Feb 14, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 78
  • Final Value: 1,041,679
  • High Value: 1,217,841
  • Low Value: 865,517

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $875,640
  • Market Land Value: $121,530
  • Market Improvement Value: $754,110

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $291,880
  • Assessed Land Value: $40,510
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $251,370

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 24, 2023
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 03, 2023
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 49288
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 29, 2021
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Dec 22, 2021
  • Previous Sale Amount: $900,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 238 Sunset Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 238 Sunset Avenue was built in 1923 and last sold on Jul 24, 2023 for $1,170,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 238 Sunset Avenue is $1,209,980.
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