Investor's Dream or a Perfect Opportunity to Build Your Own Sweat Equity! Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the heart of Glen Ellyn, full of character, history, and endless potential. Tucked into a prime location, it offers the unique advantage of garage and parking access from Grandview, plus an EV charging station. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area, perfect for everyday living or entertaining guests. One of two staircases is cleverly tucked into the living room, adding both charm and functionality. Off the dining room, a bright four-season room offers flexible space for a home office, cozy reading nook, or creative retreat. The kitchen, featuring classic white cabinets, black granite countertops, and a second staircase, is rich in history, complete with floors dating back to 1865! A conveniently located half bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, with the exciting potential to reconfigure into a three-bedroom, two-bath layout. The large walk-up attic provides even more opportunity, raise the ceilings or expand the second floor to truly customize your dream home. The basement includes a family room and ample storage. Outside, imagine the possibilities, adding a wraparound porch could bring even more charm and enhance your outdoor living space. This rare opportunity in one of Glen Ellyn's most beloved neighborhoods is being sold AS-IS, perfect for investors or buyers ready to make it their own!
Active
$399,000
861 Hill Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
4beds
2,559sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1865
6,385.9 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generously sized bedroomsRich in historyFamily roomBright four-season roomEv charging stationAmple storageLarge walk-up attic
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Listing updated: June 23, 2025 at 10:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
Amanda Fiedler 630-337-3014,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Jennifer Iaccino 630-290-8690,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12382006

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X17
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X25
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,559
- Total interior livable area: 2,559 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 6,385.9 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0513102003
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1865
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Glen Ellyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,410
- Annual tax amount: $9,938
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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