861 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
Listed by: kara gabbert keller
Office: baird & warner
MLS#:12418061
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,100,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$190.51
About this home
861 Crescent Boulevard is an impressive mid-century residence offering 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half baths on one of Glen Ellyn's most coveted streets, perfectly positioned within walking distance to Glenbard West High School, downtown Glen Ellyn, the Metra station, and Lake Ellyn Park. Meticulously updated throughout including new full tear-off roof, new gutters, new soffits, new fascia, new skylights, new Renewal by Andersen windows and doors, new appliances, new lighting, new flooring and comprehensive new landscaping with grading, new sod, and tree removal; newly renovated family room with a raised vaulted ceiling, new electric skylights with blinds, all-new electrical and insulation; old commercial HVAC system was removed and replaced with new efficient individually controlled systems; newly updated second floor bathroom and first floor powder room. With 3,911 sq ft above grade plus an additional 1,863 sq ft finished lower level, this 5,774 sq ft home delivers exceptional space and functionality. The main level welcomes you with a stunning front room flowing seamlessly into the formal dining room, professionally remodeled kitchen, sun-drenched lounge, and inviting family room with a soaring vaulted ceiling, all anchored by a luxurious primary suite, additional bedroom, and versatile office/den with private entry-ideal for guests or home-based professionals. Upstairs, two generous bedrooms share an updated Jack-and-Jill bathroom with one featuring ensuite bathroom access, while the other opens to a large bonus room perfect for a playroom, media space, or additional living area. The fully finished lower level with impressive ceiling height is an entertainer's dream featuring attached heated garage access, spacious recreation room, workout area, TV lounge, wet bar, powder room, two generous storage rooms, and separate workshop. Crescent Boulevard exemplifies Glen Ellyn's reputation as "The Jewel of the Western Suburbs" with its diverse architectural character ranging from early 1900s estates to mid-century masterpieces, offering the perfect combination of walkable convenience to top-rated schools, natural beauty, downtown amenities, and direct Metra access to Chicago-truly a premier address in one of the western suburbs' most desirable communities. Come claim your part of this jewel home and location!
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Home facts
- Year built:1954
- Listing ID #:12418061
- Added:46 day(s) ago
- Updated:March 09, 2026 at 07:45 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:14
- Dining Description:L-Shaped
- Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks, European Shower
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished
- Living area:5,774 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Electric, Zoned
- Heating:Electric, Heat Pump, Individual Room Controls
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1954
- Building area:5,774 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.29 Acres
- Exterior Features:Fire Pit
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:1.5 Story
Schools
- High school:Glenbard West High School
- Middle school:Hadley Junior High School
- Elementary school:Ben Franklin Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,100,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$190.51
- Tax amount:$18,761 (2024)
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