553 N Kenilworth Avenue — Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Active
New construction
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

553 N Kenilworth Avenue

$1,773,100
4 beds · 5 baths · 4,781 sqft
Listed at $1,773,100 53 days on market $9,303/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to 553 N Kenilworth Avenue, a newly constructed single-family residence located on a 0.27-acre lot in Glen Ellyn. This thoughtfully designed home offers approximately 3,606 square feet of above-grade living space plus a finished basement, providing a total of approximately 4,781 square feet of finished living space. The main level features a comfortable open layout that connects the primary living areas, creating a natural flow for both everyday living and entertaining. A welcoming foyer leads into a spacious family room and dining area, while the kitchen is centered around a large island with abundant cabinetry and a walk-in pantry. Additional main-floor features include a private office or study, powder room, mudroom area, and access to a covered porch overlooking the yard. The home also includes a three-car attached garage. Upstairs, the second level provides four bedrooms and multiple bathrooms, including a primary suite with a spacious bedroom, private bath, and dual walk-in closets. Three additional bedrooms are generously sized and share convenient access to nearby bathrooms. A second-floor laundry room adds everyday convenience, while a flexible tech room or study space can be used as a home office, workspace, or reading area. The finished basement expands the living space even further and includes a large recreation room, exercise room, bedroom, full bathroom, mechanical room, and additional storage space. This level offers flexibility for entertaining, guest accommodations, hobbies, or a home fitness setup. The property is located just minutes from downtown Glen Ellyn, offering convenient access to local shops, dining, parks, and the Metra Union Pacific West commuter line. Nearby roadways including I-355 and I-88 provide convenient regional travel. This home is located within the Forest Glen Elementary School, Hadley Junior High School, and Glenbard West High School attendance areas (buyers should independently verify school information). With approximately 4,781 square feet of finished living space, five bedrooms including the basement bedroom, four full bathrooms, one half bath, and a three-car garage, this newly constructed home offers space, flexibility, and a desirable Glen Ellyn location.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,773,100
List price
4,781
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
5 full
Bathrooms
2026
Year built
0.28 ac
Lot size
3
Garage spaces
$9,303
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
53
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Parking
Garage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Combination
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Churchill Elementary School
Glen Ellyn, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶17 min
M Middle school
Hadley Junior High School
Glen Ellyn, IL
📍0.2 mi🚗1 min🚶5 min
H High school
Glenbard West High School
Glen Ellyn, IL
📍0.9 mi🚗2 min🚶22 min
  • The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn 0.5 mi
  • Main Street Pub 0.6 mi
  • Bonita Bowls 0.6 mi
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels 0.7 mi
  • fire + wine 0.7 mi
  • Papa Saverio's Pizzeria 1.0 mi
  • BP Shop 1.4 mi
  • To Go 1.4 mi
  • Papa Win Grocery 1.5 mi
  • Tony's Fresh Market 1.5 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 1.5 mi
  • Frank Johnson Park 700 ft
  • Babcock Grove Park 0.3 mi
  • Danby Park 0.3 mi
  • Hoffman Park 0.7 mi
  • Praire Path Park 0.8 mi
  • Churchill Park 0.8 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.6 mi
  • Starbucks 0.7 mi
  • Blackberry Market 0.7 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Mar 26, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
RE/MAX Premier
$1,773,100
Oct 21, 2025
Sold
Baird & Warner · 34 days on market
$400,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by RE/MAX Premier · Eric Barry · 630-450-7767
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12583539
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