540 Elm Street — Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Active
New construction
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

540 Elm Street

$1,842,000
5 beds · 5 baths · 3,745 sqft
Listed at $1,842,000 179 days on market $8,956/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to 540 Elm Street! Offering the best of both worlds, this gem marries the grace of classic architectural lines with the convenience, scale and luxe finishes and appointments of modern day living. New construction blends seamlessly with the charming streetscape in this highly sought-after neighborhood. The house is exceptionally bright and cheery, with oversized windows, over-looking a 75 x 160 nice flat open yard. Offering top-rated schools and walking distance to downtown Glen Ellyn and Metra train, this custom build is a modern day jewel box to call your own. For over 30 years, Ray Whalen built homes have been known for their light filled, elegant designs, fine finishes, detailed millwork and custom Arbor Mills custom cabinetry. The covered porch welcomes you to this 5 bedroom 4-1/2 bath home with open floor plan, 9 foot ceilings throughout, hardwood flooring, custom kitchen with Sub Zero, Wolf and Cove appliances, expansive island, mudroom nearby and family room with gas fireplace. Find respite and pamper yourself in the spa like primary retreat. Five spacious bedrooms with 3 full baths on 2nd floor with the extra large 5th bedroom designed to also work well as an additional space for kids play area, an upstairs home office or exercise room. Other amenities include spacious bright 2nd floor laundry room, well-appointed baths, Marvin windows, full finished basement and attached 3 car garage with plentiful storage. Still time to personalize certain finishes. Wonderful proximity to top rated Forest Glen Elementary, walking distance to Glenbard West High School, picturesque Lake Ellyn, town, train and restaurants. Each and every last detail has been carefully thought out, down to the hot water spigot to the back yard. Late spring possession. Seize this rare opportunity to purchase a new- construction home in the heart of the village. Please do not walk or attempt to enter the property without an appointment with the listing agent.

03By the numbers
$1,842,000
List price
3,745
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
4 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
2025
Year built
0.28 ac
Lot size
3
Garage spaces
$8,956
Annual taxes
Traditional
Style
179
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range HoodHumidifier
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerGarageGarage OwnedAttached
Construction
Wood Siding
Equipment
Fire SprinklersCO DetectorsSump Pump
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Forest Glen Elementary School
Glen Ellyn, IL
📍<0.1 mi🚗1 min🚶1 min
M Middle school
Hadley Junior High School
Glen Ellyn, IL
📍0.9 mi🚗2 min🚶22 min
H High school
Glenbard West High School
Glen Ellyn, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶17 min
  • Papa Saverio's Pizzeria 500 ft
  • Main Street Pub 0.8 mi
  • Bonita Bowls 0.9 mi
  • The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn 0.9 mi
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels 0.9 mi
  • fire + wine 0.9 mi
  • Speedway 1.0 mi
  • Miska's Corner Store 1.1 mi
  • Bucky's 1.1 mi
  • Tony's Fresh Market 1.2 mi
  • Stacy Park 600 ft
  • Lake Ellyn Park 0.5 mi
  • Ackerman Park 0.6 mi
  • Spalding Park 0.6 mi
  • George Ball Park 0.7 mi
  • Babcock Grove Park 0.7 mi
  • Starbucks 0.8 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.8 mi
  • Blackberry Market 1.0 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.0 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Dec 15, 2025
Listed for saleThis listing
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
$1,842,000
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Listed by Keller Williams Premiere Properties · Beth Gorz · 630-361-4288
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12498235
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