One of a kind, one level living, Lake Ellyn modern Cottage home. Tucked under a huge towering oak tree, this unique home combines style with function perfectly. Unique features for this location and price point! Kitchen is central in this house. Includes dramatic ceiling height, beams, wood planked ceiling, top-of the line Kitchen appliances, including Viking Stove, Bosch Dishwasher, subway tiled walls, soapstone counters and high-end cabinetry. Combined dining area is the perfect place to gather while cooking and sharing a meal. Open area (currently being used a home office/computer area), in back of home has a two story "loft like" feel with two stories of windows architecturally placed on a fully shiplapped wall overlooking the private deck. Living room has interesting details like, vaulted ceilings and a warm and inviting wood burning fireplace. One full bath is a show stopper with 10' ceilings, trendy lighting and floor to ceiling tile. Cozy Master Suite offers a full walk-in 10' ceiling height closet as well as an additional separate shoe closet! Master Bath has massive sliding door detail as well as double bowl sinks with custom storage under each one. HUGE linen closet will hold everything! Walk in shower, even boasts window detail. Truly special! Two remaining bedrooms have vaulted ceilings and great closets and light. Entire first floor hand-scraped hardwood. Basement is great for getting away and watching a movie. The fully finished space includes a large closet as well as neutral carpet and a full wall of rustic cedar built-ins. Herringboned "heated" brick Breezeway connects the home to the 2 car attached garage. New Asphalt driveway replaced in 2019 as well new concrete apron. New landscaping in front including charming wavy paver path to the front door. Private deck in back soaks up the warm sun 9 months out of the year. Fire-pit conveniently located for everyone to enjoy. This home truly impresses the second you get out of the car. Your guests will not want to leave. You just can't beat Lake Ellyn living. Full interior painting was recently completed. Family dynamics have changed, so seller must sell.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
8,219 sq ftLot Size
$529Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Patrick Roach• Southwestern Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with Colleen Verbiscer• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Colleen Verbiscer• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
One of a kind Lake Ellyn modern Cottage home. Tucked under a huge towering oak tree, this unique home combines style with function perfectly. Unique features for this location and price point! Kitchen is central in this house. Includes dramatic ceiling height, beams, wood planked ceiling, top-of the line Kitchen appliances, including Viking Stove, Bosch Dishwasher, subway tiled walls, soapstone counters and high-end cabinetry. Combined dining area is the perfect place to gather while cooking and sharing a meal. Open area (currently being used a home office/computer area), in back of home has a two story "loft like" feel with two stories of windows architecturally placed on a fully shiplapped wall overlooking the private deck. Living room has interesting details like, vaulted ceilings and a warm and inviting wood burning fireplace. One full bath is a show stopper with 10' ceilings, trendy lighting and floor to ceiling tile. Cozy Master Suite offers a full walk-in 10' ceiling height closet as well as an additional separate shoe closet! Master Bath has massive sliding door detail as well as double bowl sinks with custom storage under each one. HUGE linen closet will hold everything! Walk in shower, even boasts window detail. Truly special! Two remaining bedrooms have vaulted ceilings and great closets and light. Entire first floor hand-scraped hardwood. Basement is great for getting away and watching a movie. The fully finished space includes a large closet as well as neutral carpet and a full wall of rustic cedar built-ins. Herringboned "heated" brick Breezeway connects the home to the 2 car attached garage. New Asphalt driveway replaced in 2019 as well new concrete apron. New landscaping in front including charming wavy paver path to the front door. Private deck in back soaks up the warm sun 9 months out of the year. Fire-pit conveniently located for everyone to enjoy. This home truly impresses the second you get out of the car. Your guests will not want to leave. You just can't beat Lake Ellyn living. * * * AGENT OWNED * * *
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09512305
Apr 21, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$520,000
$328/sq ft
Feb 28, 2017
Contingent
—
Feb 23, 2017
Listed (New)
$499,000
$315/sq ft
In a one of a kind Lake Ellyn area setting and tucked into the towering spruce and oaks is an eclectic cottage that combines style with function perfectly. Unique features for this location and price point include dramatic ceiling height, luxury master suite, 2 car attached garage, newly renovated kitchen, hand scraped oak throughout and finished lower level. Truly turn key. This one won't last long.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07519313
Aug 20, 2010
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$275,000
$173/sq ft
Jul 6, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$275,000
$173/sq ft
Jun 22, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$281,999
$178/sq ft
Jun 8, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$282,000
$178/sq ft
May 12, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$243,999
$154/sq ft
May 4, 2010
Listed (New)
$244,000
$154/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07401049
May 1, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Apr 12, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Apr 5, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Mar 26, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Mar 10, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Feb 9, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Dec 30, 2009
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Dec 22, 2009
Relisted (Back On Market)
—
Dec 21, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Dec 19, 2009
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Mar 2, 2007
Sold
$500,000
$315/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 1998
Sold
$250,000
$158/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$14,257 (+4.6%)
$48,595 + $158,962
$207,557
2023
$13,628 (+4.3%)
$44,730 + $146,320
$191,050
2022
$13,070 (+4.0%)
$42,280 + $138,280
$180,560
2021
$12,572 (+2.0%)
$41,280 + $135,000
$176,280
2020
$12,324 (+2.3%)
$40,900 + $133,740
$174,640
2019
$12,050 (+9.6%)
$39,820 + $130,210
$170,030
2018
$10,997 (+42.5%)
$53,170 + $101,340
$154,510
2017
$7,718 (−1.5%)
$51,210 + $50,530
$101,740
2016
$7,834
$49,160 + $48,510
$97,670
2015
$7,832 (+1.6%)
$46,900 + $46,280
$93,180
2013
$7,707 (+10.0%)
$17,380 + $73,670
$91,050
2012
$7,006 (+7.1%)
$18,120 + $76,820
$94,940
2011
$6,543 (−1.3%)
$19,353 + $82,045
$101,398
2010
$6,626 (+3.6%)
$20,810 + $88,220
$109,030
2009
$6,395 (+1.6%)
$21,620 + $91,660
$113,280
2008
$6,296 (+3.9%)
$21,620 + $91,660
$113,280
2007
$6,057
$20,630 + $87,460
$108,090
Tax history for 802 Lenox Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$14,257 (+4.6%)
$48,595 + $158,962
$207,557
2023
$13,628 (+4.3%)
$44,730 + $146,320
$191,050
2022
$13,070 (+4.0%)
$42,280 + $138,280
$180,560
2021
$12,572 (+2.0%)
$41,280 + $135,000
$176,280
2020
$12,324 (+2.3%)
$40,900 + $133,740
$174,640
2019
$12,050 (+9.6%)
$39,820 + $130,210
$170,030
2018
$10,997 (+42.5%)
$53,170 + $101,340
$154,510
2017
$7,718 (−1.5%)
$51,210 + $50,530
$101,740
2016
$7,834
$49,160 + $48,510
$97,670
2015
$7,832 (+1.6%)
$46,900 + $46,280
$93,180
2013
$7,707 (+10.0%)
$17,380 + $73,670
$91,050
2012
$7,006 (+7.1%)
$18,120 + $76,820
$94,940
2011
$6,543 (−1.3%)
$19,353 + $82,045
$101,398
2010
$6,626 (+3.6%)
$20,810 + $88,220
$109,030
2009
$6,395 (+1.6%)
$21,620 + $91,660
$113,280
2008
$6,296 (+3.9%)
$21,620 + $91,660
$113,280
2007
$6,057
$20,630 + $87,460
$108,090
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,219
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
1,586
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0502420021
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 26, 2023.
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
Nov 3, 2025 • Final
Paved surface
Grading
Sep 22, 2025 • Final
Paved surface
Grading
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