285 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 - Photo 1

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$500,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,300 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Attention Rehabbers, Builders & Potential New Construction Buyers! Positioned on one of the most sought-after blocks of in-town Glen Ellyn, this charming 1920's home offers a rare opportunity. Lovingly cared for by the same owner for 50+ years, this property provides exceptional potential on a deep, walk-to-everything 50' x 228' lot. The location is premier -just blocks from vibrant downtown Glen Ellyn, the Metra station, Glenbard West High School, Lake Ellyn, Lincoln Elementary, the Prairie Path, parks, and the area's beloved shops and restaurants. A welcoming front porch invites you to relax and enjoy the charm of peaceful, tree-lined Forest Ave. The current floor plan includes a living/family room w/ a cozy fireplace, dining room, kitchen w/ built-in pantry as well as 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, full basement and an enclosed back porch to enjoy your park-like backyard. A large and airy walk-up attic provides additional expansion potential. Whether you choose to update, expand, or build new, this deep lot in an unbeatable walk-to-town location presents a truly special opportunity in the heart of Glen Ellyn. This is an AS-IS Sale!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 285 Forest Ave

General

Sold For: $500,000
Taxes: $10,336 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12662066

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Family Room
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Glen Ellyn
County: DuPage
Driving Directions: Hill to Forest (S) to Home

School Information

School District: 41
Midd School District: 41
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
Middle School: Hadley Junior High School
High School: Glenbard West High School
Private School: Glenbard West High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Radiator(s)

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Construction: Frame
Exterior Const.: Frame
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Cellar, Full
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 1,300
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1920
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 228

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1920
Tax Amount: $10,336
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 514124002

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold by RE/MAX Suburban

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Schools

Schools serving 285 Forest Ave

School Districts:Glen Ellyn School District 41, Glenbard Township High School District 87

Name	Grades	Distance
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Glen Ellyn, IL 380 Greenfield Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137	PK-5	0.5 mi
Hadley Junior High School 240 Hawthorne Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137	6-8	1.2 mi
Glenbard West High School 670 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137	9-12	0.7 mi

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