This 1928 French Tudor has been beautifully revitalized inside and out to create a true showpiece! Awarded 'Restoration of the Year' by the Glen Ellyn Historic Preservation Committee in 2006, as well as the 2010 Gold Award Winner for front porch and yard design by the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association, this residence is truly one-of-a-kind! The major 2006 renovation replaced all electric and plumbing, and added air conditioning, a cedar shake roof with copper gutters and downspouts and extensive interior updates. Exterior improvements by Hursthouse Landscape Architects included the addition of the stone front porch, custom Epe hardwood front shutters, new trees and perennials, and a play area with built-in sand pit. The home is fabulous for entertaining with an airy and circular main floor layout that opens to the outdoor living spaces. The expansive living room features a striking stone fireplace and beamed ceilings. The dining room comfortably seats 10 and functions perfectly for both daily and special occasion dining. Stainless steel kitchen appliances include a Bertazzoni Italian gas range, range hood, Bosch dishwasher and Samsung refrigerator. The main floor office features two sets of French doors for privacy. The second floor is charming, with arched alcoves and built-ins in the three bedrooms, as well as an updated hall bath and sitting 'nook' with built-in linen closet. The basement renovation added an additional full bath with walk-in shower, recreation/play room, bonus room and generous storage and utility rooms. Recent updates include new AC, water heater, refrigerator, dishwasher, fresh paint in most rooms and much more! Plenty of room for expansion on the 240' lot. .. not to mention the fantastic Crest Road neighborhood and a central location walkable to town, train, pool, parks and dining!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$511Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Chris Lukins• d'aprile properties
Bought with Jackie Santacaterina Manny• Hemming & Sylvester Properties
1928 Tudor; 3 bedrooms/1 bathroom 2nd level; full bathroom lower level; 5 burner stove, stainless appliances, older white front cabinets; arched alcoves, built-ins; walkable to town/train;
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
John Ruckstaetter
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 251 Crest Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Feb 22, 2021
Sold
$530,000
$301/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10907559
Dec 15, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$530,000
$301/sq ft
Oct 20, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Oct 16, 2020
Listed (New)
$525,000
$298/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 2004
Sold
$415,000
$235/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$18,557 (+42.6%)
$44,542 + $248,210
$292,752
2023
$13,014 (+4.2%)
$41,000 + $148,000
$189,000
2022
$12,486 (+4.0%)
$38,750 + $134,010
$172,760
2021
$12,009 (+2.0%)
$37,830 + $130,830
$168,660
2020
$11,772 (+2.3%)
$37,480 + $129,610
$167,090
2019
$11,510 (−3.0%)
$36,490 + $126,190
$162,680
2018
$11,869 (+1.5%)
$51,250 + $115,040
$166,290
2017
$11,695 (−1.3%)
$49,360 + $110,800
$160,160
2016
$11,852 (+0.2%)
$47,390 + $106,370
$153,760
2015
$11,826 (+11.4%)
$45,210 + $101,480
$146,690
2013
$10,612 (+2.9%)
$64,850 + $66,520
$131,370
2012
$10,318 (+7.2%)
$67,620 + $69,360
$136,980
2011
$9,623 (−3.3%)
$72,218 + $74,074
$146,292
2010
$9,954 (+3.7%)
$79,360 + $81,400
$160,760
2009
$9,598 (+2.5%)
$82,450 + $84,570
$167,020
2008
$9,361 (+4.0%)
$82,450 + $83,310
$165,760
2007
$8,999
$78,670 + $79,490
$158,160
Tax history for 251 Crest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$18,557 (+42.6%)
$44,542 + $248,210
$292,752
2023
$13,014 (+4.2%)
$41,000 + $148,000
$189,000
2022
$12,486 (+4.0%)
$38,750 + $134,010
$172,760
2021
$12,009 (+2.0%)
$37,830 + $130,830
$168,660
2020
$11,772 (+2.3%)
$37,480 + $129,610
$167,090
2019
$11,510 (−3.0%)
$36,490 + $126,190
$162,680
2018
$11,869 (+1.5%)
$51,250 + $115,040
$166,290
2017
$11,695 (−1.3%)
$49,360 + $110,800
$160,160
2016
$11,852 (+0.2%)
$47,390 + $106,370
$153,760
2015
$11,826 (+11.4%)
$45,210 + $101,480
$146,690
2013
$10,612 (+2.9%)
$64,850 + $66,520
$131,370
2012
$10,318 (+7.2%)
$67,620 + $69,360
$136,980
2011
$9,623 (−3.3%)
$72,218 + $74,074
$146,292
2010
$9,954 (+3.7%)
$79,360 + $81,400
$160,760
2009
$9,598 (+2.5%)
$82,450 + $84,570
$167,020
2008
$9,361 (+4.0%)
$82,450 + $83,310
$165,760
2007
$8,999
$78,670 + $79,490
$158,160
*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
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,269
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0514212005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.