Bright, welcoming, and full of timeless charm, this classic 1950's Cape Cod in the heart of Glen Ellyn is the perfect place to call home! Natural light fills the spacious living room, highlighting hardwood floors, fresh paint, and a cozy fireplace. The versatile layout features first-floor bedrooms and a full bath. Thoughtful updates include: A/C (2022), water heater (2022), fence (2021), refreshed bathrooms (2021), oven (2021), kitchen flooring (2020), dishwasher (2019), kitchen refresh (2017/2020), roof (2017), washing machine (2017), and furnace (2016). Enjoy easy-care gardens that bloom beautifully from spring through fall, and unwind in the fully fenced backyard-perfect for both quiet evenings and play. A full basement offers endless opportunities for additional living, work, or storage space. Located just blocks from Forest Glen Elementary, acclaimed District 41 and 87 schools, the Metra, and downtown Glen Ellyn's boutiques, cafes, and restaurants, this home is as convenient as it is charming.
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$505,000
426 Elm St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
4beds
1,319sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,259.57 Square Feet Lot
$505,200 Zestimate®
$383/sqft
$3,971 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 08, 2025 at 01:11pm
Listing courtesy of:
Michael Thornton 630-532-9246,
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Bought with:
Jennifer Lussow
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12455686
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 418 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X22
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,319 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,259 sqft
- Dimensions: 47.5X132.5
Details
- Parcel number: 0502318009
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Glen Ellyn
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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