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689 Lake Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
About this home
Ever dream about living across from Lake Ellyn Park? Opportunity is knocking! This is an HGTV Episode just waiting to happen! This 3 bedroom / 3 bath hillside home is ripe for TOTAL REHAB. And in Glen Ellyn's finest location where the caliber of homes warrants it! Lake Road is ranked #1 as "Glen Ellyn's Most Expensive Street" - Look at the 4 houses to the south! Please note: The home looks like a colonial but it is really a raised ranch. 2 wood-burning fireplaces. NOT UP FOR REHABBING? Then build your dream home here! Lake Ellyn Park at your feet-close to town, train and top schools including Glenbard West. Bird's eye views from 2nd floor balcony with glimpses of Lake Ellyn Pond. Grab the brass ring!
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Sale history for 689 Lake Rd
$148/sq ft
$166/sq ft
Tax history for 689 Lake Rd
*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
- Permits
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.Include but are not limited to:
- Housing-Single unit
- Educational/school
- Park & open space
Remodel
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # Of Cars: 2
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Attached
- Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Room Information
- Room Type: Storage
- Level: Walkout Basement
- Dimensions: 30 x 15
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Foyer
- Level: Walkout Basement
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Stone
- Room Information
- Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 24 x 21
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
- Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Walkout Basement
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
- Window Treatments: Blinds
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
- Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Walkout Basement
- Dimensions: 11 x 29
- Window Treatments: Blinds
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
- Window Treatments: Blinds
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 6
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
- Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
- Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Additional Rooms Information
- Attic: Unfinished
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement: Walkout
- Basement Description: Partially Finished
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
- # of Rooms: 7
- Equipment
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Balcony
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Frame
- Age: 51-60 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: Raised Ranch
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- General Information: Commuter Train
- Parcel Number: 0511216040
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 74 X 117.5 X 86 X 100 IRRE
- Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
- Lot Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Irregular Lot, Park Adjacent, Pond(s), Wooded
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $16,074.70
- Tax Year: 2016
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Street Paved
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 41
- Elementary School: FOREST GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle Or Junior School District: 41
- Middle Or Junior School: HADLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- High School District: 87
- High School: GLENBARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL
- Location Information
- Township: MILTON
- Corporate Limits: GLEN ELLYN
- Directions: Main to East on Oak to South on Lake. House on east side of street. Street parking is prohibited.
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 3.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,000
- Stories: 2.0
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 7,653 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1959
- Year Renovated: 2019
- County: DuPage County
- APN: 0511216040
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: Yes
- Features: —
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5 Beds | 4 Baths | 3877 Sq. Ft. | $2,384,292 |
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3091 Sq. Ft. | $1,865,491 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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5 Beds | 4 Baths | 4989 Sq. Ft. | $1,562,568 |
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3120 Sq. Ft. | $1,407,330 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3154 Sq. Ft. | $2,048,486 |
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3000 Sq. Ft. | $1,549,337 |
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