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$546,799
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

481 COTTAGE AVE

GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
0
Baths
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$547K
$514K low$579K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,100 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$16,107 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,107
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,851
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,321

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Glenbard West High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Forest Glen Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Hadley Junior High SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi

District: Glen Ellyn School District 41

Neighborhood · ZIP 60137These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.121
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,342 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,394
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$167,260
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

481 Cottage Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 66% of homes in DuPage County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Glen Ellyn 60137

What homes are worth in Glen Ellyn 60137

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$178K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Glen Ellyn 60137.

How it measures up in Glen Ellyn 60137

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Glen Ellyn 60137.

Estimated value$546,799
CheaperTypical $563,467Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

How 481 Cottage Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlen Ellyn 60137DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$546,79948% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²4% of homes8% of homes

About 481 Cottage Ave

How much is 481 Cottage Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 481 Cottage Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL is $546,799 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $514,284 to $579,314. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 481 Cottage Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL last sell?

481 Cottage Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 481 Cottage Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL?

481 Cottage Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL is assigned to Glenbard West High School (high), rated B+; Forest Glen Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Hadley Junior High School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Glen Ellyn School District 41. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 481 Cottage Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL compare to other homes in Glen Ellyn 60137?

Among the 13,332 homes in Glen Ellyn 60137, it is worth more than 48% of them ($546,799 against a typical $563,467) and its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.27 ac). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 66% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 481 Cottage Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Cottage Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL was $1,100. The county assessed it at $16,107.

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