Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,610 sqft$170/sqft
689 Lake Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,653 sq ftLot Size
1959Year Built
$170/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Ever dream about living across from Lake Ellyn Park? Opportunity is knocking! This is an HGTV Episode just waiting to happen! This 3 bedroom / 3 bath hillside home is ripe for TOTAL REHAB. And in Glen Ellyn's finest location where the caliber of homes warrants it! Lake Road is ranked #1 as "Glen Ellyn's Most Expensive Street" - Look at the 4 houses to the south! Please note: The home looks like a colonial but it is really a raised ranch. 2 wood-burning fireplaces. Not up for rehabbing? Then build...Ever dream about living across from Lake Ellyn Park? Opportunity is knocking! This is an HGTV Episode just waiting to happen! This 3 bedroom / 3 bath hillside home is ripe for TOTAL REHAB. And in Glen Ellyn's finest location where the caliber of homes warrants it! Lake Road is ranked #1 as "Glen Ellyn's Most Expensive Street" - Look at the 4 houses to the south! Please note: The home looks like a colonial but it is really a raised ranch. 2 wood-burning fireplaces. Not up for rehabbing? Then build your dream home here! Lake Ellyn Park at your feet-close to town, train and top schools including Glenbard West. Bird's eye views from 2nd floor balcony with glimpses of Lake Ellyn Pond. Grab the brass ring!

    Sold By Keller Williams Premiere Properties

    • Listed by: Clifford 847.685.8300 clifford.borowicz@cbexchange.com;Clifford.Borowicz@CBexchange.com • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
    Listing closed: 05/02/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09847696

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $550,000

    Avg days on market

    65

    Sale-to-list ratio

    102.0%

    Glen Ellyn, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    1

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    3
    Bedrooms
    2,200
    Square Feet
    0.28
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a garden and trees
    1/48
    2

    $1,531,250

    Sold 07/24/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,252
    Square Feet
    0.43
    Acres
    a front view of house with yard and green space
    1/40
    3

    $399,000

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    Bedrooms
    2,532
    Square Feet
    0.23
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    4

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    2
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    $550,000 | 651 Riford Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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    2
    Bathrooms
    2,178
    Square Feet
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    7

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    Sold 04/06/26

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    Bedrooms
    2.5
    Bathrooms
    2,600
    Square Feet
    1
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard and garage
    1/26
    8

    $1,300,000

    Sold 12/19/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,664
    Square Feet
    0.25
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a garden
    1/34
    9

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    Sold 07/23/25

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    Bedrooms
    2,414
    Square Feet
    0.17
    Acres

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    Property Information for 689 Lake Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $16,075 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / Raised Ranch
    • Area: Glen Ellyn
    • Township: MILTON
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Radiant
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1959
    • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,653 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 41
    • Elementary School: FOREST GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: HADLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
    • High School District: 87
    • High School: GLENBARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 41
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Tennis Courts, Street Paved
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
    • Room Type: Storage, Foyer, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: Raised Ranch
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: Raised Ranch
    • Lot Description: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Irregular, Park Adjacent, Pond, Wooded
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 74 X 117.5 X 86 X 100 IRRE
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 25
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 17X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 11X29
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 13X6
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 20X13
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 30X15
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 7X8
    Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
    • Dimensions: 24X21

    Property History for 689 Lake Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 2, 2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #622871054

    $445,000
    May 2, 2018

    Sold

    MRED #09847696

    $445,000
    May 2, 2018

    Cancelled

    MRED #09847692

    $497,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/02/2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #622871054

    $445,000
    05/02/2018

    Sold

    MRED #09847696

    $445,000
    05/02/2018

    Cancelled

    MRED #09847692

    $497,000

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 689 Lake Road

    Taxable ValueLand$49,689Additions$185,360Total$235,049
    Tax Record2025$15,512 ($1,293 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,035 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,035 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,742 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959Year Renovated1959ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN05-11-216-040

    Schools near 689 Lake Road

    This home is within Glen Ellyn School District 41.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Private - PK to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Forest Glen Elementary School
    PublicPK to 5

    Hadley Junior High School
    Public6 to 8

    Glenbard West High School
    Public9 to 12

    Saint Petronille School
    PrivatePK to 8

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 689 Lake Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
    $445,000
    3
    2,610
    7,653
    $963,500
    5
    4,989
    14,883
    $570,000
    3
    2,683
    7,962
    2.5
    3,059
    12,632
    $1,362,500
    5
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    1
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    4,792

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