This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of DuPage County history. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 as an honorary designation, this is the original residence designed and built in 1847 by early Glen Ellyn settler George Baker, namesake of what is known as Baker Hill along Roosevelt Road. If you love well-built, historic homes rich with character, there's not a more significant nor unique home in all of Glen Ellyn that still remains in private hands. The home was designed as a Greek Revival farmhouse featuring a limestone exterior on a stone foundation with two-foot thick walls made up of six layers of brick with space in between for ventilation, making the house naturally cool in the heat of summer. Situated on an acre from the original homestead, you'll enjoy your own mini private park with gorgeous mature trees and dozens of perennial flowering plants along with vegetable and herb gardens. For nearly 40 years, current owners have enjoyed raising their family in the home and preserving its unique historical features. The home features 5 bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom with 9-foot ceilings on the 2nd floor and a nanny or in-law bedroom with full bath on the fully finished 3rd floor along with a large bonus room on that level, perfect for kids play area, teen hang-out or home office. There are 3 full bathrooms in the home, one on each of the three floors and a cozy living room with fireplace adjoining the kitchen with spacious eat-in dining area. Spacious detached 2-car garage and charming garden house shed for tool and lawn equipment storage. Wonderful location being walking distance to top-rated schools and short distance to Village Links Golf Course, College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center, and The Morton Arboretum's 1,700 acres of natural beauty. Easy access to shopping, restaurants, major expressways (I-88 and I-355) and just 5 minutes from charming downtown Glen Ellyn and Metra train station. Great opportunity to make this unique property your own to carry on the historic legacy.
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$548,000
1S500 Taylor Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
5beds
2,519sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1847
0.93 Acres Lot
$631,400 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$5,137 Estimated rent
Home value
$631,400
$568,000 - $695,000
$5,137/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 16, 2023 at 12:51am
Listing courtesy of:
Michael Thornton 630-532-9246,
Compass,
Penn French 312-925-4013,
Compass
Bought with:
Vincent Anzalone
Dream Town Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11793776
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X9
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Terracotta)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,847
- Total interior livable area: 2,519 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 X 203
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0523404012
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Limestone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1847
- Major remodel year: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park
Location
- Region: Glen Ellyn
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2023 | Sold | $548,000-18.8%$218/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11793776 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2023 | Contingent | $675,000$268/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11793776 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $675,000$268/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11793776 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,318 +3.8% | $182,646 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $10,906 +4.9% | $178,110 +5.8% |
| 2022 | $10,399 +2.2% | $168,340 +2.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60137
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Park View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Glen Crest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Glenbard South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Park View Elementary School
- Middle: Glen Crest Middle School
- High: Glenbard South High School
- District: 89
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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