Just 23 miles west of Chicago is the town of Glen Ellyn, home to approximately 27,400 people. Located in DuPage County, Glen Ellyn is a quiet and mature community with almost no industry. Residents take pride in maintaining their town’s charming atmosphere by supporting its cultural and artistic community and promoting its rich history.
Glen Ellyn students attend some of the best schools in the state. Public and private schools are excellent and student performance is consistently above average. The town’s 25 parks provide an array of amenities including recreation centers, playgrounds, ball fields, secluded picnic areas and quiet trails and paths. The village has two golf courses, one public and one private. The boathouse at Glen Ellyn Lake is used for various community and private activities and the lake itself is the site of the annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta. Other annual community events include the Pet Parade, Taste of Glen Ellyn, and Festival of the Arts.
The College of DuPage Arts Center is a popular nearby entertainment venue and features national and local performers. The historic Central Business District is a convenient shopping area offering shops and restaurants. Chicago is easily accessible by train, bus or car and Midway and O’Hare Airports are 45 minutes away.
Real estate offerings in Glen Ellyn consist primarily of ranch style homes, split-level single-family residences, condominiums and townhouses. Most of Glen Ellyn's properties are located on large flat lots with mature trees. Homes in the Valley View subdivision start in the mid-$100,000s while Glen Park Estates and Lake Ellyn homes are priced at approximately $500,000 and more. Prices for estate properties in Glen Ellyn start at $1 million and many of these homes feature substantial treed acreage. Condominiums and townhouses in DuPage County are priced from the $75,000s to $600,000. Land parcels are also available for purchase starting from $220,000.
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Glen Ellyn Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $313,751 compared to $310,407 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +1%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Glen Ellyn IL. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Glen Ellyn to help you find the best home!