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Active Under ContractMLS #: 126974391 / 66Get an accurate number
Active Under ContractMLS #: 126974391 / 664 Beds · 4.5 Baths · 3,900 sq ft
$3,195,000
281 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn IL, 60137
Est. payment: $19,778/mo · 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.95%, principal, interest, and taxes per the listing
Price per sq ft
$819
Built in
2018
Property size
3,900 sq ft
Lot size
0.47 acres
Property type
Detached Single
Listed by Renee Hughes with Compass
Questions about this home: Nick Rife, Rife Realty, (815) 258-1471 or Nick@RifeRealty.com
Overview
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 residence. Don't miss this rare opportunity! There are simply too many unique features to list. Please reach out to get more information or to schedule your private showing.
Location
281 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn IL, 60137
- Township
- Milton
- County
- DuPage
- Area
- Glen Ellyn
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Total rooms
- 14
- Living area
- 3,900 sq ft (Builder)
- Interior features
- Sauna, Dry Bar, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Cocktail Lounge
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop
- Laundry
- Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- 3 (Family Room, Bedroom, Kitchen)
- Basement
- Finished, Egress Window, 9 ft + pour, Daylight, Full
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas
Listing details
- MLS number
- 12697439
- Status
- Active Under Contract
- Property type
- Detached Single
- Year built
- 2018
- Town
- Glen Ellyn
- ZIP
- 60137
- Updated
- Sep 18, 2026
Estimate your payment
Term, years
Your monthly payment will be
$19,778
Principal, interest, and estimated taxes.
Loan $2,556,000 Down $639,000
- Principal and interest
- $16,919
- Property taxes (2025, per the listing)
- $2,859
Ballpark estimated payments for planning. Not a quote or a preapproval.
What this estimate includes
Principal, interest, and property taxes: the listing's reported bill when MRED has one, otherwise an estimate from typical corridor rates. Insurance and any PMI are not included, and this is not an offer of credit. Your real number depends on your credit, the lender, and the property.
Talk to Nick and he will connect you with one of his preferred lenders for a real figure.
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