For sale

$549,900

Est. $3,750/mo —

•

1,597

sq ft

976 Highland Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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Welcome home to this spacious, bright and beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home perfectly situated at the end of a quiet, low-traffic street and for runners/bicyclists just steps from the GREAT WESTERN TRAIL and minutes from beautiful Downtown Glen Ellyn! The inviting interior features Brazilian teak hardwood flooring, a charming family room with an oversized fireplace, and a fabulous kitchen offering an abundance of cabinetry and counter space perfect for cooking, entertaining, and everyday family life. The cozy front sunroom provides the perfect spot for a private home office, reading room, or quiet retreat, while the large first-floor laundry room adds convenience and functionality. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, featuring an incredible gas fireplace and roomy walk-in closet. Additional highlights include many newer windows, a newer hot water heater, select heated floors, and excellent storage space in the basement. Step outside and you'll discover a massive, deep private backyard designed for entertaining. Enjoy the large deck, fire pit area, and built-in gas grill. There's plenty of room for gatherings, play, and relaxation. And then there's the garage setup that car enthusiasts, boat owners, craftsmen, and hobbyists will love! THE HEATED 4 CAR GARAGE plus a separate 1.5-car garage/shed provide an incredible amount of space for cars, boats, campers, woodworking, storage, or whatever your hobbies require - could even be turned into a great weight room. All of this in a fantastic Glen Ellyn location close to shopping, dining, parks, trails, and Downtown Glen Ellyn, and served by fabulous Glen Ellyn schools: Forest Glen, Hadley, and Glenbard West. Hurry, this one is going to fly!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1911Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$344Price/Sq.Ft.

5 car garageParking

Listed by Craig Doherty • @properties Christies International Real Estate

Listing updated: Sep 9, 2026 at 12:06am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12732770

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$3,750 per month

Principal and interest$2,924

Property taxes

$665

HOA dues

Home insurance

$160

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Forest Glen Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Hadley Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Glenbard West High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

976 Highland Ave · $549,900

Strong offer

$568K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $568K+ is a strong offer

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 0% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $537,744. (2% lower than this home)

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
First-floor full bathroom
Walk-in closet(s)
Screens on windows
Unfinished full basement
Intercom
CO detectors
Ceiling fans
Sump pump

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms total
Master bedroom on second floor
Bedroom 2 on second floor
Bedroom 3 on second floor

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Whirlpool tub

Kitchen
Island kitchen
Double oven
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Humidifier

Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Washer
Dryer

Flooring
Laminate flooring throughout primary living areas
Wood laminate in bedrooms, living room, dining room, office and foyer
Ceramic tile in kitchen, eating area and laundry
Other flooring on deck

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Forced air
Baseboard heating
Radiant and radiant floor heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 976 Highland Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Mar 22, 2022

Sold

$320,000

$200/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11186260

Feb 4, 2022

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$320,000

$200/sq ft

Dec 31, 2021

Pending (Active Under Contract)

—

Dec 18, 2021

Relisted (Active)

—

Dec 12, 2021

Pending (Active Under Contract)

—

Oct 8, 2021

Price Changed

$334,900

$210/sq ft

Sep 29, 2021

Price Changed

$335,000

$210/sq ft

Sep 24, 2021

Price Changed

$337,000

$211/sq ft

Sep 14, 2021

Price Changed

$339,000

$212/sq ft

Sep 2, 2021

Price Changed

$341,000

$214/sq ft

Aug 27, 2021

Price Changed

$345,000

$216/sq ft

Aug 11, 2021

Listed (Active)

$349,000

$219/sq ft

+27

You've got to view this one!!! Seller is Motivated! Your family will love this spacious, bright rehabbed 3 bedroom & 2 bath home featuring beautiful Brazilian teak wood flooring, gorgeous family room with over sized fireplace, and fabulous kitchen with massive counter space and abundance of cabinets. Front sun room can be location for a private office. Large 1st floor laundry room. Master bedroom has incredible gas fireplace and roomy walk-in closet. Many newer windows & newer HWH. Some heated floors. Great storage located in the basement. Private and amazingly deep backyard including deck and fire pit area for entertaining. Fenced exterior area with built-in gas grill, turf and large deck. 2 separate garages for the car enthusiast, craftsman or boat lover. The heated 4 car tandem garage and second 1.5 car garage are perfect for cars, boats, camper, storage and wood working. The Great Western Trail is only steps away on this quiet low traffic street. Minutes away to Beautiful downtown Glen Ellyn! Fabulous Glen Ellyn Schools!!! Forest Glen, Hadley & Glenbard West Districts. Bring your family and make this your wonderful new home!!! Home warranty offered.

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10778046

Aug 10, 2020

Listing Removed

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Jul 10, 2020

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10752629

Jul 10, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Jun 18, 2020

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10705507

Jun 18, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Jun 4, 2020

Price Changed

May 29, 2020

Price Changed

May 17, 2020

Price Changed

May 10, 2020

Price Changed

May 4, 2020

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10083140

Jan 7, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$325,000

$204/sq ft

Jan 4, 2019

Pending

—

Dec 3, 2018

Contingent

—

Nov 12, 2018

Price Changed

$339,000

$212/sq ft

Sep 14, 2018

Listed (New)

$349,000

$219/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10014466

Sep 14, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Aug 6, 2018

Price Changed

Jul 11, 2018

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09835798

Jun 27, 2018

Listing Removed

—

May 25, 2018

Price Changed

May 2, 2018

Price Changed

Apr 13, 2018

Price Changed

Feb 15, 2018

Price Changed

Jan 18, 2018

Listed (New)

Public Records

Oct 5, 2011

Sold

$247,000

$155/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07759262

Jul 21, 2011

Contingent

—

Jun 8, 2011

Price Changed (Price Change)

$162/sq ft

Mar 21, 2011

Listed (New)

$168/sq ft

** Price available after signing in.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$7,984 (+4.9%)

$24,151 + $95,603

$119,754

2023

$7,611 (+3.5%)

$22,230 + $88,000

$110,230

2022

$7,350 (+4.0%)

$21,010 + $83,160

$104,170

2021

$7,066 (+2.0%)

$20,510 + $81,190

$101,700

2020

$6,924 (+2.3%)

$20,320 + $80,430

$100,750

2019

$6,765 (+25.9%)

$19,780 + $78,310

$98,090

2018

$5,372 (+1.7%)

$18,630 + $59,920

$78,550

2017

$5,284 (−1.1%)

$17,940 + $57,710

$75,650

2016

$5,344 (+0.5%)

$17,220 + $55,400

$72,620

2015

$5,319 (−2.6%)

$16,430 + $52,850

$69,280

2013

$5,461 (+2.7%)

$13,390 + $57,130

$70,520

2012

$5,320 (+6.9%)

$13,960 + $59,570

$73,530

2011

$4,975 (−4.8%)

$14,913 + $63,621

$78,534

2010

$5,226 (+3.6%)

$16,570 + $70,690

$87,260

2009

$5,046 (+1.4%)

$17,210 + $73,440

$90,650

2008

$4,974 (+3.9%)

$17,210 + $73,440

$90,650

2007

$4,788

$16,420 + $70,080

$86,500

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.6 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,062

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,062

Year built

1911

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DuPage County

APN

0502305004

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Glen Ellyn, IL • 60137

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.5 hrs

6.2 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 976 Highland Ave

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$565,000 Last sold price
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