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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,480 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Updated 21 hours ago

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Located in the heart of Elmhurst where you can hear the chapel bells ring from Elmhurst University and the roar of a DUKE Victory from Friday Night Football. This meticulous and solid custom 5 bedroom home is situated on a fabulous 64 x 160 lot designed with an open floor plan and built for effortless entertaining and the ultimate Elmhurst Lifestyle. Featuring spacious formals and sun filled rooms each cascading into the next, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, wet bar, 3 gas fireplaces, open kitchen with breakfast bar, kitchen aid appliances and quartz countertops in Nova Gold, adjoining family room with gas fireplace all overlooking the patio and fenced in yard, 4 generous bedrooms on the 2nd level with amazing closets and storage, including the Primary Suite with gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling, private deck and stunning new spa like bath with porcelain tiles in Wenrose, his and her sinks, make up table and huge walk in custom closet. The lower level is an additional 1500+ sq ft, with walk out access to patio, custom bar, recreation room, lounge area, work out area, 5th bedroom and full bath, plus great storage. Additional features: 2nd floor laundry, mudroom, oversized 2.5 attached garage with service door and custom shelving, Outdoor Play House, Generac In Home Generator, exterior lighting, Irrigation system, professional landscaping, New Roof 2018, 2 HVAC 2019, 2 A/C 2022. All just minutes to Hawthorne Elementary, ICCP and York High School, plus Wilder Park and Mansion, the Library and Art Museum, the Metra train and our vibrant downtown Elmhurst.

Full Property Details for 281 W Elm Park Ave

General

  • Price: $1,399,000
  • Taxes: $18,611 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12658051

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, E
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas Log
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Lighting

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Elmhurst
  • County: DuPage
  • Township: York
  • Subdivision: College View
  • Driving Directions: St Charles to Prospect north to Elm Park West to 281 on North side of street. No signage just pull in the driveway

School Information

  • School District: 205
  • Elem School District: 205
  • Midd School District: 205
  • High School District: 205
  • Elementary School: Hawthorne Elementary School
  • Middle School: Sandburg Middle School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Private School: York Community High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Traditional
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Construction: Brick, Cedar
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shake
  • Windows: Skylight(s)
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 3,480
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 64 x 160
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1971
  • Tax Amount: $18,611.32
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 602400009

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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Schools serving 281 W Elm Park Ave

School District:Elmhurst School District 205
NameGradesDistance
Hawthorne Elementary School, Elmhurst, IL
145 Arthur Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126
K-50.4 mi
Sandburg Middle School
345 East Saint Charles Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
6-81.1 mi
York Community High School
355 West Saint Charles Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
9-120.3 mi
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5/26/2026
Listed
$1,399,000
221.61%
MLS
6/08/2000
Sold
$435,000
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Tax History for 281 W Elm Park Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$17,932
2%
$305,555
3%
2022
$17,624
3%
$296,650
3%
2021
$17,194
4%
$289,270
2%
2020
$16,535
2%
$282,930
5%
2019
$16,200
-6%
$269,000
-5%
2018
$17,256
2%
$284,550
5%
2017
$16,895
2%
$271,160
6%
2016
$16,558
1%
$255,440
7%
2015
$16,418
23%
$237,970
33%
2014
$13,336
1%
$179,050
-1%
2013
$13,188
3%
$181,570
-6%
2012
$12,862
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$193,510
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281 W Elm Park Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (MLS# 12658051) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 281 W Elm Park Avenue is currently listed for $1,399,000 and was received on May 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 281 W Elm Park Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elmhurst? You can browse all Elmhurst real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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