Forever tranquil views of forest preserve woods, water and wildlife await you here! Located on historic Perry's Pond, 751 Chidester is one of very few Glen Ellyn homes with direct access water rights. +++ Have you ever dreamed of having the perfect blend of a main suburban residence with the benefits/vibe of an upscale second/vacation home that you might find in West Michigan or Northern Wisconsin? Oh...and you need more private work/attend school from home space? You're completely covered here! +++ 751 Chidester offers 4+1 bedrooms, 4.1 baths, two (potentially 3) studys and an inviting open floor plan that seamlessly blends the chef's kitchen, dining and living areas with a spacious screened porch that leads to a spacious stone terrace with outdoor fireplace. First floor owner's suite with sliding glass doors that lead to the terrace, fireplace and a heated floor bath with deep walk in shower, heated towel rack, large soaking tub and a fantastic walk in closet that has been finished with an organization system. +++ On the second floor, there are three bedrooms of which one is a spacious second en-suite bedroom. +++ The full finished basement features a heated, stained concrete floor, second study/office space, fifth optional bedroom or perhaps use this room as another work/go to school from home space. The basement opens to a large recreation room for a round of billards or ping pong and a family room for enjoying the fireplace. Entertaining is easy here with a party kitchen that includes a full fridge, micro, sink and dishwasher. Additionally, there's an exercise area, plenty of storage space and full bath with steam shower. Got a dirty dog? Just bring Fido in from the outside basement access and clean up your best friend up in the oversized pet sink in the storage room. +++ Enjoy the beautiful views of the Churchill Forest Preserve and Perry's Pond from the large screened porch and entertain all your friends around the outdoor fireplace after a skating party on the pond. Snow removal on the drive is a snap with the heated drive. This residence additionally includes a central vacuum system & house generator. +++ Custom built in 2006, the selections for this home are impeccable from the custom quarter sawn oak trim, oak floors throughout, custom cabinets, stained glass features, top of the line appliances and soapstone kitchen counters. Tastefully done in the Prairie style, 751 Chidester would also lend itself beautifully towards contemporary furnishings and appointments. +++ Oh...and why is Perry's Pond and this location so historic? Google it! In 1962, the remains of a Mastodon were excavated here and are now on display at Wheaton College. In 2002, Julia Roberts used the shores of 751 Chidester to film her A&E documentary "Old Friends". +++ Truly...you need to visit 751 Chidester to appreciate it for the unique lifestyle and value it brings. Located just blocks to Lake Ellyn and minutes to downtown Glen Ellyn. Full list of amenities available. Make your appointment today!
Sold for $1,737,500
$1,737,500
751 Chidester Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
5beds
3,718sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2006
0.54 Acres Lot
$2,223,200 Zestimate®
$467/sqft
$7,256 Estimated rent
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$2.02M - $2.47M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Radiant, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
- Attic: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,718 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Stone, Stucco
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0511209021
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Glen Ellyn
Other
Other facts
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator-Bar, Oven-Double, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, High End Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood, Other
- 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- Foundation: Concrete
- Family Room Level: Not Applicable
- Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, 2+ Sep Heating Systems
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Parking Type: Garage
- Status: Active
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Dining Room Level: Main Level
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Power Generator, Radon Mitigation System(s), Security System, Multiple Water Heaters
- Water: Lake Michigan
- Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Walk-in
- Kitchen Level: Main Level
- Master Bedroom Level: Main Level
- Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
- Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
- 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
- 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
- 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
- Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
- Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Lot Description: Pond, Water View, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Mature Trees
- Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
- Waterfront (Y/N): Yes
- Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Other
- Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Steam Shower, Full Body Spray Shower, Double Shower, Whirlpool
- Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
- Addtl Room 2 Name: Den
- Addtl Room 3 Level: Main Level
- Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Other
- Addtl Room 4 Level: Main Level
- Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Other
- Exterior Building Type: Stone, Stucco
- Living Room Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
- Addtl Room 5 Level: Basement
- Addtl Room 1 Level: Basement
- Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
- Addtl Room 5 Name: Game Rm
- 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- Addtl Room 2 Level: Basement
- Addtl Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm
- 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
- Frequency: Not Applicable
- Area Amenities: Tennis Courts, Pond/Lake, Street Paved
- Addtl Room 4 Name: Great Rm
- Addtl Room 10 Flooring: Hardwood
- Addtl Room 6 Level: Basement
- Style Of House: Prairie
- Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Other
- Addtl Room 6 Name: Exercise Rm
- Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Other
- Addtl Room 7 Level: Basement
- Addtl Room 8 Level: Main Level
- Addtl Room 8 Name: Foyer
- Addtl Room 9 Level: Basement
- Addtl Room 3 Name: Study
- Addtl Room 9 Flooring: Other
- Addtl Room 9 Name: Storage
- Square Feet Source: Assessor
- Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
- Master Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
- Age: 11-15 Years
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Bar-Wet, In-Law Arrangement, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features
- Additional Rooms: Storage, 5th Bedroom, Great Room, Game Room
- Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens, Porch Screened, Fire Pit
- Fireplace Location: Family Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Other
- Type of House 2: 2 Stories
- Garage Type: Attached2, Attached
- Additional Media Type 1: Other Media
- Laundry Level: Main Level
- Driveway: Brick, Heated
- Additional Rooms: Foyer, Terrace, Den, Exercise Room, Study, Gallery, Family Room - Down
- Addtl Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Basement (Y/N): Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Are any property photos virtually staged?: Yes
- Laundry Flooring: Hardwood
- Addtl Room 10 Level: Main Level
- Addtl Room 10 Name: Gallery
- Finished Basement Sq Ft: 1000
- Upper Sq Ft: 1072
- Total Sq Ft: 3718
- Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1651
- Main Sq Ft: 2646
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 4718
- Tax Year: 2018
- Addtl Room 7 Name: Family Room - Down
- Lot Dimensions: 70 X 325
- Parcel Identification Number: 0511209021
- Basement Sq Ft: 2651
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Sold | $1,737,500+42.5%$467/sqft |
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| 11/16/2020 | Listing removed | $1,219,000$328/sqft |
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| 9/6/2020 | Price change | $1,219,000-0.5%$328/sqft |
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| 8/21/2020 | Price change | $1,225,000-1.9%$329/sqft |
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| 7/30/2020 | Price change | $1,249,000-0.8%$336/sqft |
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| 6/22/2020 | Price change | $1,259,000-1.6%$339/sqft |
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| 5/8/2020 | Price change | $1,279,000+2.3%$344/sqft |
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| 2/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000-9.7%$336/sqft |
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| 12/1/2019 | Listing removed | $1,385,000$373/sqft |
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| 6/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,385,000+14.5%$373/sqft |
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| 10/1/2013 | Sold | $1,210,000-6.9%$325/sqft |
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| 7/25/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+5.3%$350/sqft |
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| 4/5/2013 | Sold | $1,235,000-11.8%$332/sqft |
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| 1/5/2013 | Pending sale | $1,399,999$377/sqft |
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| 6/2/2012 | Price change | $1,399,999-6.4%$377/sqft |
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| 4/8/2012 | Price change | $1,495,000-12%$402/sqft |
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| 2/2/2012 | Price change | $1,699,000-2.4%$457/sqft |
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| 9/23/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,739,900+346.1%$468/sqft |
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| 5/10/2002 | Sold | $390,000$105/sqft |
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| 11/7/2001 | Sold | $390,000+73.3%$105/sqft |
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| 10/28/1996 | Sold | $225,000$61/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,007 +4.4% | $511,999 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $34,492 +4.8% | $471,280 +5.8% |
| 2022 | $32,898 +3.9% | $445,390 +2.4% |
| 2021 | $31,660 +2% | $434,820 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $31,041 +2.2% | $430,770 +2.7% |
| 2019 | $30,370 -1.3% | $419,410 -0.5% |
| 2018 | $30,777 +1.4% | $421,630 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $30,350 -1.4% | $406,080 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $30,791 +0.1% | $389,860 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $30,761 +26% | $371,940 +30.1% |
| 2014 | $24,416 +15.2% | $285,930 +11.5% |
| 2013 | $21,201 +3% | $256,460 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $20,593 +7.4% | $267,420 -6.4% |
| 2011 | $19,180 -1% | $285,622 -7% |
| 2010 | $19,367 +13.8% | $307,120 +5.4% |
| 2009 | $17,017 +1.9% | $291,480 |
| 2008 | $16,705 +4.1% | $291,480 +4.8% |
| 2007 | $16,048 +0.5% | $278,130 +5.4% |
| 2006 | $15,968 +99.7% | $263,880 +100.2% |
| 2005 | $7,995 +3.2% | $131,780 +7.3% |
| 2004 | $7,749 +5.2% | $122,810 +8.4% |
| 2003 | $7,362 +32.2% | $113,290 +33.1% |
| 2002 | $5,568 +4.9% | $85,110 +7.5% |
| 2001 | $5,305 +4% | $79,170 +5.1% |
| 2000 | $5,100 | $75,330 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60137
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Forest Glen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Hadley Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Glenbard West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Glen Elementary School
- Middle: Hadley Junior High School
- High: Glenbard West High School
- District: 87
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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