This Nantucket style home just steps to Lake Ellyn has endless charm and style. Gorgeous curb appeal welcomes you to oversized lot on tranquil block with large porch and front yard. The spacious interior includes vaulted ceilings, natural light and plenty of space to live, work and entertain. The home features large living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchen with ample storage, counter seating and adjacent breakfast room and screened porch overlooking private lot, offering effortless indoor/outdoor living space. Master suite includes custom walk-in closet, slipper tub, & large shower. Office/5th bedroom provide flexible options for work or nursery space. Backyard features a new second tier patio with hot tub and TV. Finished basement includes rec room, play space, wine cellar, wet bar, and plenty of storage. Steps to Lake Ellyn and walkable to Forest Glen, Glenbard West, and town. Enjoy your own private retreat on one of the most desirable streets in town!
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$455Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stacey Harvey• Compass
Listed by Lindsey Griffin• Compass
Bought with Jan Morel• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Extensively renovated and drenched in Lake Ellyn style, this cottage with Nantucket flair features an open concept kitchen, family room with vaulted ceiling & a massive stone hearth, screened in porch overlooking sprawling lot. Loads of natural light, hand built custom cabinetry,&hardwood flrs combine to complete the picture. The master suite plus den features a custom walk in closet, slipper tub,& vintage charm.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08893959
Apr 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08086080
Aug 17, 2012
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$664,000
$255/sq ft
Jul 8, 2012
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
$699,000
$269/sq ft
Jun 7, 2012
Listed (New)
$724,900
$279/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08007101
Jun 5, 2012
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Dec 20, 2007
Sold
$508,000
$195/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06438746
Nov 12, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Sep 13, 2005
Sold
$565,000
$217/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 6, 2004
Sold
$491,000
$189/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$20,179 (+4.5%)
$78,884 + $211,566
$290,450
2023
$19,309 (+1.2%)
$72,610 + $194,740
$267,350
2022
$19,084 (+3.9%)
$68,620 + $192,270
$260,890
2021
$18,362 (+2.0%)
$66,990 + $187,710
$254,700
2020
$18,001 (+2.2%)
$66,370 + $185,960
$252,330
2019
$17,606 (−0.6%)
$64,620 + $181,050
$245,670
2018
$17,708 (+1.4%)
$84,400 + $160,740
$245,140
2017
$17,455
$81,290 + $158,790
$240,080
2016
$17,450 (+0.2%)
$78,040 + $145,500
$223,540
2015
$17,422 (+45.5%)
$74,450 + $138,810
$213,260
2013
$11,977 (+2.9%)
$28,820 + $135,020
$163,840
2012
$11,642 (+7.2%)
$30,050 + $140,790
$170,840
2011
$10,855 (−1.1%)
$32,094 + $150,372
$182,466
2010
$10,974 (+3.7%)
$34,520 + $142,110
$176,630
2009
$10,581 (+1.8%)
$35,860 + $147,650
$183,510
2008
$10,398 (+4.0%)
$35,860 + $147,650
$183,510
2007
$9,995
$34,220 + $140,890
$175,110
Tax history for 798 Lenox Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$20,179 (+4.5%)
$78,884 + $211,566
$290,450
2023
$19,309 (+1.2%)
$72,610 + $194,740
$267,350
2022
$19,084 (+3.9%)
$68,620 + $192,270
$260,890
2021
$18,362 (+2.0%)
$66,990 + $187,710
$254,700
2020
$18,001 (+2.2%)
$66,370 + $185,960
$252,330
2019
$17,606 (−0.6%)
$64,620 + $181,050
$245,670
2018
$17,708 (+1.4%)
$84,400 + $160,740
$245,140
2017
$17,455
$81,290 + $158,790
$240,080
2016
$17,450 (+0.2%)
$78,040 + $145,500
$223,540
2015
$17,422 (+45.5%)
$74,450 + $138,810
$213,260
2013
$11,977 (+2.9%)
$28,820 + $135,020
$163,840
2012
$11,642 (+7.2%)
$30,050 + $140,790
$170,840
2011
$10,855 (−1.1%)
$32,094 + $150,372
$182,466
2010
$10,974 (+3.7%)
$34,520 + $142,110
$176,630
2009
$10,581 (+1.8%)
$35,860 + $147,650
$183,510
2008
$10,398 (+4.0%)
$35,860 + $147,650
$183,510
2007
$9,995
$34,220 + $140,890
$175,110
*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
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13,782
Year renovated
2026
Sq. Ft.
2,600
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0511201039
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 24, 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
Feb 4, 2011 • Final
Historical other
Electrical
Plumbing
Aug 24, 2010 • Final
Historical other
Remodel
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.