Come and see this enchanting and captivating English-style cottage on one of Glen Ellyn's most picturesque and inviting streets. This great family neighborhood is so close to everything you want to be near - Sunset and Newton Parks, the pool, Trader Joe's, Pete's Fresh Market and Lincoln Elementary School. Short distance to downtown and all the fabulous restaurants boutiques and Metra train station. Check out all the many updates and improvements: Freshly sanded and refinished beautiful hardwood floors in the popular natural sheen finish, 7/21, brand new tear off roof, 8/21. Brand new gutters! Exterior painted, 8/21. All NEW windows! Sparkling white kitchen. Wonderful layout with inviting living/ gathering room with fireplace, sunny dining room opens to kitchen and overlooks large backyard. 1st floor family room with full bath could double as the perfect play room or home office. Quintessential Glen Ellyn charm abounds. Broker owned.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Pat Murray• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
driveway slopes down towards house, quartz counters, 2021 roof, 2018 AC
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
John Ruckstaetter
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 161 East Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Feb 10, 2022
Sold
$415,500
$208/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11221804
Feb 9, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Feb 9, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$415,000
$208/sq ft
Jan 20, 2022
Pending (Active Under Contract (Do Not Show))
—
Nov 5, 2021
Price Changed
$420,000
$210/sq ft
Oct 18, 2021
Price Changed
$434,900
$218/sq ft
Oct 1, 2021
Price Changed
$439,900
$220/sq ft
Sep 17, 2021
Listed (Active)
$455,000
$228/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11202213
Sep 17, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 2021
Price Changed
*
Aug 27, 2021
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10595764
Apr 16, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Dec 20, 2019
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06426335
Jun 8, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Mar 2, 2007
Listed
*
Public Records
Jun 30, 2006
Sold
$340,000
$170/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$10,574 (−0.7%)
$32,874 + $131,128
$164,002
2023
$10,644 (+27.6%)
$30,260 + $120,700
$150,960
2017
$8,340 (−1.5%)
$32,570 + $77,380
$109,950
2016
$8,467
$31,270 + $74,290
$105,560
2015
$8,464 (+7.0%)
$29,830 + $70,870
$100,700
2013
$7,908 (+3.1%)
$54,950 + $38,470
$93,420
2012
$7,673 (+7.5%)
$57,300 + $40,110
$97,410
2011
$7,136 (−3.0%)
$61,198 + $42,834
$104,032
2010
$7,353 (+3.9%)
$67,250 + $47,070
$114,320
2009
$7,080 (+2.0%)
$69,870 + $48,900
$118,770
2008
$6,938 (+9.0%)
$69,870 + $48,900
$118,770
2007
$6,365
$66,670 + $46,660
$113,330
Tax history for 161 East Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$10,574 (−0.7%)
$32,874 + $131,128
$164,002
2023
$10,644 (+27.6%)
$30,260 + $120,700
$150,960
2017
$8,340 (−1.5%)
$32,570 + $77,380
$109,950
2016
$8,467
$31,270 + $74,290
$105,560
2015
$8,464 (+7.0%)
$29,830 + $70,870
$100,700
2013
$7,908 (+3.1%)
$54,950 + $38,470
$93,420
2012
$7,673 (+7.5%)
$57,300 + $40,110
$97,410
2011
$7,136 (−3.0%)
$61,198 + $42,834
$104,032
2010
$7,353 (+3.9%)
$67,250 + $47,070
$114,320
2009
$7,080 (+2.0%)
$69,870 + $48,900
$118,770
2008
$6,938 (+9.0%)
$69,870 + $48,900
$118,770
2007
$6,365
$66,670 + $46,660
$113,330
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,996
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0514400005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R2
Residential District
The R2 district is primarily designed to accommodate and protect the low density, single-family neighborhoods which comprise the bulk of the land use in Glen Ellyn.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished,Exterior Access
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features