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:
$549,900
MLS #:
MRD12732770
Status:
Active
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
Subdivisions in Glen Ellyn
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Glen Ellyn as of Sep 14, 2026
84
Single Family Listed
45
Avg DOM
341
Avg $ / SqFt
$940,827
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 $549,900 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 $344. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Glen Ellyn is $341. The average listing price for Single Family in Glen Ellyn is $940,827.
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976 Highland Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL


