490 Carleton AVE Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 New

UPDATED: 03/12/2026 10:10 PM ON MARKET: 1 days on market

$549,000

3 Beds2 Baths1,212 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,212 sqft

Price per Sqft $452

MLS Listing ID 12584347

Style Bungalow

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1954

Annual Tax Amount $7,788

Tax Year 2024

Lot Dimensions 50 X 150

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Location

State IL

County Dupage

Area Glen Ellyn

Rooms

Basement Partially Finished,Full

Interior

Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Equipment CO Detectors

Fireplace N

Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Humidifier

Exterior

Exterior Feature Dog Run

Garage Spaces 1.0

Community Features Park,Lake,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Aluminum Siding, No

Sewer Storm Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Level or Stories 1 Story

Structure Type Aluminum Siding

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Ben Franklin Elementary School

Middle Schools Hadley Junior High School

High Schools Glenbard West High School

School District 41 ,41, 87

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

Property Description

Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage blends timeless character with an unbeatable location. Both full bathrooms have been recently remodeled, and the interior has been freshly painted with new carpeting in the bedrooms (hardwood floors underneath). Kitchen refresh 2026, Roof and Siding 2020. Enjoy a short walk to vibrant downtown Glen Ellyn with its shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as the Metra station for an easy commute to Chicago. Located within the highly regarded Benjamin Franklin Elementary School district, this home offers storybook charm, a walk-to-everything lifestyle, and a rare opportunity to enjoy small-town living with easy commuter convenience.