281 Forest Avenue

Off Market

281 Forest Avenue

Glen Ellyn IL 60137

3900 sq. ft.

0.47 ac.

Single-Family

Last sold for $3,250,000

Renee Hughes, last sold this property on 29 September 2026 after 59 days on market.

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.

Features

4 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

3 carspaces

3 garage spaces

3900 sq. ft. floor area

0.47 ac. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Glen Ellyn over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 281 Forest Avenue is $830k.

Median value

$830k

Estimated value range

$280k - $3.25m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

14%

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Glen Ellyn. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 281 Forest Avenue

2026

Sold

$3,250,000

29 Sep 2026 by Renee Hughes, of Compass

2008

Sold

$500,000

25 Sep 2008 by Garry Vallo, of RE/MAX Suburban

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Local market activity for 4 bedroom single-family properties in Glen Ellyn

In the last 12 months, 118 four-bedroom single-family properties similar to 281 Forest Avenue, have been sold.

This represents a 31% increase in four-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

Sold

For Sale

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