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#12392807, Catherine LaBelle, Listing office: Baird & Warner
$1,000,000 List price
253 N Kenilworth Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
2,988 sqft
0.9 acres
$335 / sqft
House
Property details
About 253 N Kenilworth Ave
A rare Glen Ellyn Stunner on nearly an acre! This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home on one of the most beautiful lots in Glen Ellyn offers the perfect blend of space, style, and location. A huge kitchen ideal for entertaining, with brand new built-in oven and microwave, new 6 burner cooktop, granite counter with stool space and a breakfast area that fits a table big enough for everyone! A sunken living room, formal dining room and living room round the first floor. All hardwood flooring on the first floor and the gorgeous view of the beautiful yard and pool from the back of the house can't be beat. Upstairs find 4 Spacious bedrooms, freshly painted with all brand new upgraded carpeting. The primary bedroom is light and bright with his and her walk-in closets, a soaker tub and separate shower. An unfinished third floor can be turned into an amazing loft space, an at home office, or get creative and add dormers and 2 bedrooms and a bath! The walk-out basement has a full bath, a wet bar and so much room for a home theater, game room and a gym. The basement has been freshly painted with brand new upgraded carpeting! The backyard has been turned into a vacation oasis! On those long summer days you can enjoy the stunning 20 x 40 in-ground pool, step into 3 feet with a max depth of 6 feet. With special pool deck tile designed to stay cool on your feet, with custom sea shell detail in the tile! Laminars (fountains) light up with an assortment of colors into the pool, which makes for dazzling lighting for those evening swims. New Heater and pump PLUS NEW electronic automatic cover, a total game changer!! Helps keep the pool clean, helps retain heat AND adds a layer of safety all with the push of a button!! Removable basketball hoop and railing. Both 13 foot umbrellas are brand new to give you some shade on those sunny pool afternoons! Deck and porch both freshly painted, shed and garage freshly painted! Just a short walk to town, train and Lincoln Elementary!! Set up your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Zoned
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,988 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.93 Acres
Year built1993
ParkingAsphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
MLS #12422815
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Gas Starter
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Gas Cooktop
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Zoned
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,000,000
- Price/SqFt: $334
- Annual Tax Amount: $22,422
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Park to Hill to Kenilworth south to 253
- Year Built: 1993
- Living Area: 2,988 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.93 Acres
- MLS Number: 12422815
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
- Office Phone: (630) 469-7000
- Listing Agent: Pat Murray
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 07, 2004 | Home Sold | $864,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $309,170 | $22,422 |
| 2022 | $292,180 | $21,427 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•380 Greenfield Ave
6
Lowell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•312 S President St
7
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•350 Bryant Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $140,000. Most Glen Ellyn, IL residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. The majority of families are married, with kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
8%
<35k
24%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
34%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
18%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
45%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Tennis- Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Acura
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Sports
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 253 N Kenilworth Ave
The listing price of 253 N Kenilworth Ave property is $1,000,000.
The property 253 N Kenilworth Ave is a house located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, 60137.
Active Listing: 253 N Kenilworth Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 253 N Kenilworth Ave are: Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lowell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hadley Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Franklin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Glen Crest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Glenbard West High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Wheaton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Glenbard South High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $22,422 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 7, 2004 for $864,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 253 N Kenilworth Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 253 N Kenilworth Ave is 2,988 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 253 N Kenilworth Ave is 1993.
This home is located at 253 N Kenilworth Ave in Glen Ellyn, IL and zip code 60137. This 2,988 square foot home, which was built in 1993, sits on a 0.93 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,000,000.
In July 2025, from all listings sold in Glen Ellyn, IL there were more than 30 sold above asking price, over 16 sold below and more than 7 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Glen Ellyn, IL between June and July 2025 increased by 4.2%. While the average time on the market in July 2025 was 17 days, the median list price was $520,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.