Active
$549,900
976 Highland Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full
- Sqft
- 1,597
- $/sqft
- $344
- Lot
- 0.596 ac
- Built
- 1911
- Type
- Single Family
- MLS#
- MRD12732770
About this home
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!!
Payment calculator
Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $110K
%
Term
$3,667/mo
- Principal & interest
- $2,842
- Property taxes
- $665
- Home insurance (est.)
- $160
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.71%, 2026-09-03). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| 2024 property taxes | $7,984/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Forest Glen Elementary School
41
Middle
Hadley Junior High School
41
High school
Glenbard West High School87
See programs, enrollment & homes near this school →
Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of @properties Christies International Real Estate, listed by Craig Doherty.
Information last updated Sep 5, 2026, 9:19 AM.
976 Highland Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Talk to a Subdiview agent.
Local. They live in the area and know what’s behind these floor plans, not someone who paid for a lead.
Get the full disclosure packet, recent comps, and a private showing within 24 hours.
Call 224-385-8779Property details
Sourced from the MRED MLS feed. Last updated when the listing was modified.
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Radiant Floor
- Basement
- Unfinished, Full
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
- Rooms total
- 8
- Window features
- Screens
- Fireplaces total
- 2
- Laundry features
- In Unit
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace features
- Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter