Located in the heart of Elmhurst where you can hear the chapel bells ring from Elmhurst University and the roar of a DUKE Victory from Friday Night Football. This meticulous and solid custom 5 bedroom home is situated on a fabulous 64 x 160 lot designed with an open floor plan and built for effortless entertaining and the ultimate Elmhurst Lifestyle. Featuring spacious formals and sun filled rooms each cascading into the next, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, wet bar, 3 gas fireplaces, open kitchen with breakfast bar, kitchen aid appliances and quartz countertops in Nova Gold, adjoining family room with gas fireplace all overlooking the patio and fenced in yard, 4 generous bedrooms on the 2nd level with amazing closets and storage, including the Primary Suite with gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling, private deck and stunning new spa like bath with porcelain tiles in Wenrose, his and her sinks, make up table and huge walk in custom closet. The lower level is an additional 1500+ sq ft, with walk out access to patio, custom bar, recreation room, lounge area, work out area, 5th bedroom and full bath, plus great storage. Additional features: 2nd floor laundry, mudroom, oversized 2.5 attached garage with service door and custom shelving, Outdoor Play House, Generac In Home Generator, exterior lighting, Irrigation system, professional landscaping, New Roof 2018, 2 HVAC 2019, 2 A/C 2022. All just minutes to Hawthorne Elementary, ICCP and York High School, plus Wilder Park and Mansion, the Library and Art Museum, the Metra train and our vibrant downtown Elmhurst.
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$1,300,000
281 W Elm Park Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
5beds
3,480sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
10,240 Square Feet Lot
$1,304,500 Zestimate®
$374/sqft
$5,960 Estimated rent
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$1,304,500
$1.20M - $1.42M
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Listed by:
Juliet Mills-Holubowicz, CNC 630-712-5047,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Maria Huerta
Triple A Real Estate, LLC.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12658051
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Shower Only)
- Level: Second
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X08
Bar entertainment
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X04
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X09
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X08
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X05
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36X35
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X06
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,009
- Total interior livable area: 3,480 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,529
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Lighting
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 64 x 160
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0602400009
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: College View
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Elmhurst
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $374/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $305,555
- Annual tax amount: $18,611
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $1,300,000-7.1%$374/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12658051 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $1,399,000$402/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12658051 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Contingent | $1,399,000$402/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12658051 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $1,399,000-5.2%$402/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12658051 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,475,000+239.1%$424/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12648360 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2000 | Sold | $435,000$125/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,932 -1.7% | $305,555 -1% |
| 2023 | $18,249 +3.5% | $308,590 +4% |
| 2022 | $17,624 +2.5% | $296,650 +2.6% |
| 2021 | $17,194 +4% | $289,270 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $16,535 +2.1% | $282,930 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $16,200 -6.1% | $269,000 -5.5% |
| 2018 | $17,256 +2.1% | $284,550 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $16,895 +2% | $271,160 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $16,558 +0.9% | $255,440 +7.3% |
| 2015 | $16,418 +23.1% | $237,970 +32.9% |
| 2014 | $13,336 +1.1% | $179,050 -1.4% |
| 2013 | $13,188 +2.5% | $181,570 -6.2% |
| 2012 | $12,862 +5% | $193,510 -7.9% |
| 2011 | $12,251 +2.2% | $210,110 -6.8% |
| 2010 | $11,983 +4.1% | $225,460 -6.8% |
| 2009 | $11,509 +6.2% | $241,910 |
| 2008 | $10,840 +5% | $241,910 +8.8% |
| 2007 | $10,327 +3.9% | $222,340 +8.9% |
| 2006 | $9,943 +3.9% | $204,170 +6.9% |
| 2005 | $9,566 +10.4% | $190,990 +6.3% |
| 2004 | $8,668 +4% | $179,670 +10.1% |
| 2003 | $8,332 -3.1% | $163,190 +4.7% |
| 2002 | $8,594 +6.9% | $155,930 +8.7% |
| 2001 | $8,041 -9.7% | $143,390 -7.6% |
| 2000 | $8,899 | $155,230 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60126
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Hawthorne Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Sandburg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10York Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hawthorne Elementary School
- Middle: Sandburg Middle School
- High: York Community High School
- District: 205
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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