281 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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281 Forest Avenue,Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
$3,195,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,900 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: renee hughes, stephanie pierce
Office: compass
MLS#:12697439
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$3,195,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$819.23

About this home

This extraordinary 2018 custom-built home is truly one of a kind, meticulously crafted to blend luxurious living, seamless entertaining and a harmonious connection of indoor and outdoor spaces. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to inspire joy and elevate your lifestyle. An award winning powerhouse team brought this design to life: Michael Abraham Architecture, Oakley Home Builders, Park & Oak Interior Design and PB Kitchen Design. Adding to this home's allure is the fact that it sits on an expansive 90 x 228 lot, a rarity in Glen Ellyn. The property's unique positioning, with no neighboring home directly behind it, offers an unparalleled sense of privacy and openness, a feature seldom found just blocks from charming downtown Glen Ellyn. This is your chance to own a newer, impeccably built custom home without the stress of long construction timelines, unpredictable costs, or endless design decisions. 281 Forest Ave isn't just a gorgeous home, it is truly an exceptional...

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Home facts

  • Year built:2018
  • Listing ID #:12697439
  • Updated:July 31, 2026 at 10:43 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:14
  • Dining Description:Breakfast Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks, Soaking Tub, Steam Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, High End Refrigerator, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Egress Window, Finished, Full
  • Living area:3,900 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shake, Slate
  • Year built:2018
  • Building area:3,900 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.47 Acres
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:Glenbard West High School
  • Middle school:Hadley Junior High School
  • Elementary school:Lincoln Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$3,195,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$819.23
  • Tax amount:$34,311 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:3
  • Parking description:Brick Driveway, Concrete, Detached Garage, Garage, Tandem
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:3
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