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  • $624,800

    235 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

    4beds
    1,220sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1929
    7,365 Square Feet Lot
    $624,800 Zestimate®
    $512/sqft
    $3,073 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $624,800

    $587,000 - $669,000

    $3,073/mo

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    What's special

    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.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Gas
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Attic: Full, Interior Stair
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,220 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 7,365 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0514128007

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1929

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Glen Ellyn

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Heat/Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Radiators
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Other Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
    • Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Other
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Family Room Level: Basement
    • Air Conditioning: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Basement
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Sunroom
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Area Amenities: Pond/Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park/Playground, Pool
    • Status: Contingent
    • Attic: Full, Interior Stair
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Playroom
    • Square Feet Source: Taped
    • Living Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room, Play Room
    • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens
    • Laundry Flooring: Other
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Type of House 2: 1.5 Story
    • Lot Dimensions: 49' X 149'
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Additional Sales Information: Short Sale
    • Total Sq Ft: 1220
    • Upper Sq Ft: 247
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1920
    • Main Sq Ft: 973
    • Tax Year: 2017
    • Parcel Identification Number: 0514128007

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/18/2022Sold$470,000+1.1%$385/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11299245 Report a problem
    1/10/2022Contingent$465,000$381/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11299245 Report a problem
    1/6/2022Listed for sale$465,000+3%$381/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11299245 Report a problem
    4/9/2021Sold$451,500+2.6%$370/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11002327 Report a problem
    2/25/2021Contingent$440,000$361/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11002327 Report a problem
    2/24/2021Listed for sale$440,000+46.7%$361/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11002327 Report a problem
    2/1/2019Sold$300,000-1.6%$246/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/7/2018Pending sale$305,000$250/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Premiere Properties #10102302 Report a problem
    11/1/2018Price change$305,000-6.2%$250/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Premiere Properties #10102302 Report a problem
    10/19/2018Price change$325,000-5.8%$266/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Premiere Properties #10102302 Report a problem
    10/4/2018Price change$345,000-6.5%$283/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Premiere Properties #10102302 Report a problem
    8/21/2018Price change$369,000-7.5%$302/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    4/5/2018Price change$399,000-2%$327/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Premiere Properties #09869865 Report a problem
    3/1/2018Listed for sale$407,000+1.8%$334/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Premiere Properties #09869865 Report a problem
    1/3/2017Listing removed$399,900$328/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn #09381858 Report a problem
    12/29/2016Listed for sale$399,900-3.6%$328/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn #09381858 Report a problem
    9/12/2016Listing removed$415,000$340/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn #09299686 Report a problem
    9/9/2016Price change$415,000-1%$340/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn #09299686 Report a problem
    8/21/2016Price change$419,000-4.6%$343/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn #09299686 Report a problem
    7/29/2016Listed for sale$439,000$360/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Glen Ellyn #09299686 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$10,038 +4.8%$148,511 +8.6%
    2023$9,582 +27.7%$136,700 +28.7%
    2022$7,503 +4%$106,210 +2.4%
    2021$7,212 +2%$103,680 +0.9%
    2020$7,067 +2.3%$102,710 +2.7%
    2019$6,905 -23.9%$100,000 -22.2%
    2018$9,069 +1.5%$128,470 +3.8%
    2017$8,931 -1.3%$123,730 +4.2%
    2016$9,047 +0.3%$118,790 +4.8%
    2015$9,022 -2.7%$113,330 +0.9%
    2014$9,276 +2.7%$112,350 -0.3%
    2013$9,030 +2.8%$112,680 -4.1%
    2012$8,782 +7.2%$117,490 -6.4%
    2011$8,195 -3.4%$125,480 -9%
    2010$8,483 +3.7%$137,890 -3.7%
    2009$8,182 +1.7%$143,260
    2008$8,047 +4%$143,260 +4.8%
    2007$7,737 +20.1%$136,690 +24.9%
    2006$6,445 +5.1%$109,480 +7.1%
    2005$6,131 +3.3%$102,230 +7.3%
    2004$5,938 +4.9%$95,280 +8.4%
    2003$5,659 +10.6%$87,890 +12%
    2002$5,115 +5%$78,470 +7.5%
    2001$4,873 +4%$73,000 +5.1%
    2000$4,683 $69,460

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60137

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
    • Middle: HADLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
    • High: Glenbard West High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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