Off Market1542d on marketHistoric · 97 yrs
235 Forest Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137 • 60137 • DuPage County
$612,900
$502/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,220Sqft
0.17 acLot
1929Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1929 · 97 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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1542 days on market
Established listing
$502/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1929 · Historic
If you love historic homes rich with character, then you'll love this vintage charmer. And you'll love its location-one of Glen Ellyn's best blocks with walking distance to train, town, schools, and parks. 1st floor welcomes you w/ rich hardwood floors and spacious living room w/ wood burning fireplace flanked by built-in book shelves & original leaded stained glass windows. Other historic details: Arched doorways, picture rail crown molding, vintage glass door knobs. Great open floor plan with sun room, dining room, and updated eat-in kitchen. Two bedrooms and full bath complete 1st floor lay-out. Upstairs is spacious master bedroom and staired access to large floored, walk-in attic with expansion potential. Basement provides additional 700 sf of finished space, including family room, playroom, fourth bedroom & full bath. Updated plumbing & re-wiring in 2001. Character & location, this house has much to offer the savvy buyer who realizes its value. Home being sold "as is". Short sale.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,782/month
Principal & Interest$2,965
Property Tax$613
Insurance$204
Down payment20% ($122,580)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $490,320 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1929
HeatingBaseboard, Gas
CoolingOther
ParkingGarage - Attached
Lot7,365 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built1929
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Gas
CoolingOther
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerSewer-Public
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage - Attached
Lot7,365 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60137
Annual tax$10,038
Parcel0514128007
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Range / Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard
Gas
Cooling
Other
Exterior Features
Exterior
Brick
Parking
Garage - Attached
Room details
1 room detailed
Dining Room
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market1542
Est. value$612,900
Est. rent$2,652/mo
Tax rate1.93%
Price/sqft$502
Last sold$470,000
Tour days6
Views7
How are the schools in Glen Ellyn?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
Price history
20 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 18, 2022Sold$470,000$385MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 10, 2022Contingent$465,000$381MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 6, 2022Listed For Sale$465,000$381MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 9, 2021Sold$451,500$370MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 25, 2021Contingent$440,000$361MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 24, 2021Listed For Sale$440,000$361MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 1, 2019Sold$300,000$246Public Record
Nov 7, 2018Pending Sale$305,000$250Keller Williams Realty Premiere Properties
Nov 1, 2018Price Change$305,000$250Keller Williams Realty Premiere Properties
Oct 19, 2018Price Change$325,000$266Keller Williams Realty Premiere Properties
Oct 4, 2018Price Change$345,000$283Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Aug 21, 2018Price Change$369,000$302Owner
Apr 5, 2018Price Change$399,000$327Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Mar 1, 2018Listed For Sale$407,000$334Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Jan 3, 2017Listing Removed$399,900$328Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn
Dec 29, 2016Listed For Sale$399,900$328Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn
Sep 12, 2016Listing Removed$415,000$340Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn
Sep 9, 2016Price Change$415,000$340Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn
Aug 21, 2016Price Change$419,000$343Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn
Jul 29, 2016Listed For Sale$439,000$360Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn
Sold$470,000
Jan 18, 2022•$385/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$465,000
Jan 10, 2022•$381/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$465,000
Jan 6, 2022•$381/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$451,500
Apr 9, 2021•$370/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$440,000
Feb 25, 2021•$361/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$440,000
Feb 24, 2021•$361/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$300,000
Feb 1, 2019•$246/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$305,000
Nov 7, 2018•$250/sqft•Keller Williams Realty Premiere Properties
Price Change$305,000
Nov 1, 2018•$250/sqft•Keller Williams Realty Premiere Properties
Price Change$325,000
Oct 19, 2018•$266/sqft•Keller Williams Realty Premiere Properties
Price Change$345,000
Oct 4, 2018•$283/sqft•Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Price Change$369,000
Aug 21, 2018•$302/sqft•Owner
Price Change$399,000
Apr 5, 2018•$327/sqft•Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Listed For Sale$407,000
Mar 1, 2018•$334/sqft•Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Listing Removed$399,900
Jan 3, 2017•$328/sqft•Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn
Listed For Sale$399,900
Dec 29, 2016•$328/sqft•Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn
Listing Removed$415,000
Sep 12, 2016•$340/sqft•Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn
Price Change$415,000
Sep 9, 2016•$340/sqft•Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn
Price Change$419,000
Aug 21, 2016•$343/sqft•Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn
Listed For Sale$439,000
Jul 29, 2016•$360/sqft•Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$10,038$148,511
Apr 10, 2023$9,582$136,700
Apr 10, 2022$7,503$106,210
Apr 10, 2021$7,212$103,680
Apr 10, 2020$7,067$102,710
Apr 10, 2019$6,905$100,000
Apr 10, 2018$9,069$128,470
Apr 10, 2017$8,931$123,730
Apr 10, 2016$9,047$118,790
Apr 10, 2015$9,022$113,330
Apr 10, 2014$9,276$112,350
Apr 10, 2013$9,030$112,680
Apr 10, 2012$8,782$117,490
Apr 10, 2011$8,195$125,480
Apr 10, 2010$8,483$137,890
Apr 10, 2009$8,182$143,260
Apr 10, 2008$8,047$143,260
Apr 10, 2007$7,737$136,690
Apr 10, 2006$6,445$109,480
Apr 10, 2005$6,131$102,230
Apr 10, 2004$5,938$95,280
Apr 10, 2003$5,659$87,890
Apr 10, 2002$5,115$78,470
Apr 10, 2001$4,873$73,000
Apr 10, 2000$4,683$69,460
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Local context around this listing
Glen Ellyn, IL • DuPage County
Nearby cities
AddisonAuroraBartlettCarol StreamDowners GroveElmhurstGlen EllynLombard
Nearby zip codes
6013760138
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