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296 May Avenue

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

3 beds
2 baths
1,248 sqft
2,500 sqft lot
$380 per sqft
1926 build
– on site

Adorable 3 bed, 2 full bath home with loads of character; this vintage home is a must see! Hardwood floors throughout! The main level features a welcoming foyer with 2 closets, charming living room with fireplace, beamed ceiling, arched opening to the dining room, galley kitchen with custom cabinetry. Newer Thermal Guard windows with Plantation shutters throughout! Finished Basement offers a Family room perfect for hanging out or working out! Updated full Bathroom with white subway tile, vanity and lighting. Laundry room with front load washer/dryer (2020) plus Storage/utility closet with Furnace & AC(2024), HWH(2020). Vinyl wood plank flooring and unfinished black sprayed ceiling. Electric Car charging equipment(2022). Large, fully fenced yard with a shed. Sturdy Deck with 3 seasons space. Covered single car-port. (no garage) Ask Listing Agent for more info. Fantastic location to Ben Franklin Elementary School, a hop skip and a jump to Trader Joes, Spring Ave. & Ackerman Rec Centers, Prairie Path, and town! ***Photos are Friday 6/20 and will go live once we have photos.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Keller Williams Premiere Properties as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12384252 —

The Building

Year Built:

1926
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Aluminum Siding
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Window Features:

Plantation Shutters,Shutters
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

1235
Total SqFt:

1885
Below Grade Finished Area:

650
Main SqFt:

651
Upper SqFt:

584
Basement SqFt:

650
Living Area Source:

Estimated
Window Features:

Window Treatments

Interior

Room Type:

Foyer, Sun Room
Rooms Total:

7
Interior Features:

Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

In Unit
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1248

Location

Directions:

Park to Hill E, Hill to May S.
Location:

22039

The Property

Parcel Number:

0513105022
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A,D
Lot Features:

Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

50 X 165 X 50 X 165
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Fencing:

Fenced

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

9414

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Schools

Elementary School:

Ben Franklin Elementary School
Elementary School District:

41
Middle Or Junior School:

Hadley Junior High School
Middle Or Junior School District:

41
High School:

Glenbard West High School
High School District:

87

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

3
Parking Features:

Concrete, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Other, On Site, Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Shed(s)

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$475,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,543
Taxes	$784
Insurance	$130
Utilities	$172 See report
Total	$3,629/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/22/25 Jun 22, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$475,000	37.7% (7.8% / YR)
8/26/20 Aug 26, 2020		MRED	$345,000

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This house located in Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 is currently for sale for $475,000. 296 May Avenue is a 1,248 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. This house is in the attendance area of Hadley Junior High School, Glenbard West High School, and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Keller Williams Premiere Properties, and Charles McCann as distributed by MLS GRID.

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