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!!
Property Details
Price:
$524,900
MLS #:
MRD12732770
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
glenellyn
Listed Date:
Sep 3, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,597
Year Built:
1911
Glen EllynGlenellynForest Glen Elementary SchoolHadley Junior High SchoolGlenbard West High School
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Schools
School District:
87
Elementary School:
Forest Glen Elementary School
Middle School:
Hadley Junior High School
High School:
Glenbard West High School
Interior
Appliances
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
2
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Interior Features
1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
In Unit
Exterior
Community Features
Park, Other
Construction Materials
Cedar, Stucco
Exterior Features
Outdoor Grill
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
5
Other Structures
Other, Second Garage, Shed(s)
Parking Features
Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
Parking Spots
5
Parking Total
5
Patio And Porch Features
Deck, Patio, Porch
Roof
Asphalt
Window Features
Screens
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$7,984
Map
Community
- Address976 Highland Avenue Glen Ellyn IL
- CityGlen Ellyn
- CountyDuPage
- Zip Code60137
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Glen Ellyn as of Oct 10, 2026
94
Single Family Listed
44
Avg DOM
348
Avg $ / SqFt
$928,493
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 976 Highland Avenue Glen Ellyn IL is a Single Family for sale in Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137. It is listed for $524,900 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,597 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1911. The current price per square foot is $329. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Glen Ellyn is $348. The average listing price for Single Family in Glen Ellyn is $928,493.
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976 Highland Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL


