285 Forest Avenue — Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

285 Forest Avenue

$475,000
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,300 sqft
Listed at $475,000 7 days on market $10,336/yr taxes
01About this home

Attention Rehabbers, Builders & Potential New Construction Buyers! Positioned on one of the most sought-after blocks of in-town Glen Ellyn, this charming 1920's home offers a rare opportunity. Lovingly cared for by the same owner for 50+ years, this property provides exceptional potential on a deep, walk-to-everything 50' x 228' lot. The location is premier -just blocks from vibrant downtown Glen Ellyn, the Metra station, Glenbard West High School, Lake Ellyn, Lincoln Elementary, the Prairie Path, parks, and the area's beloved shops and restaurants. A welcoming front porch invites you to relax and enjoy the charm of peaceful, tree-lined Forest Ave. The current floor plan includes a living/family room w/ a cozy fireplace, dining room, kitchen w/ built-in pantry as well as 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, full basement and an enclosed back porch to enjoy your park-like backyard. A large and airy walk-up attic provides additional expansion potential. Whether you choose to update, expand, or build new, this deep lot in an unbeatable walk-to-town location presents a truly special opportunity in the heart of Glen Ellyn. This is an AS-IS Sale!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$475,000
List price
1,300
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
1 full
Bathrooms
1920
Year built
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$10,336
Annual taxes
Bungalow
Style
7
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Radiator(s)
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Parking
GravelGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Frame
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Lincoln Elementary School
Glen Ellyn, IL
📍22 mi🚗57 min
M Middle school
Hadley Junior High School
Glen Ellyn, IL
📍1.2 mi🚗3 min🚶28 min
H High school
Glenbard West High School
Glen Ellyn, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶17 min
  • fire + wine 0.4 mi
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels 0.4 mi
  • Bonita Bowls 0.5 mi
  • Main Street Pub 0.5 mi
  • The Beer Cellar Glen Ellyn 0.5 mi
  • Burger King 0.7 mi
  • Trader Joe's 0.7 mi
  • Aldi 0.7 mi
  • Circle K 0.8 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.8 mi
  • BP Shop 1.0 mi
  • To Go 1.0 mi
  • Main Street Recreation Center 800 ft
  • Pfuetze Park 0.3 mi
  • Sunset Park 0.4 mi
  • Praire Path Park 0.5 mi
  • Newton Park 0.6 mi
  • Asa Douglas Harmon Wild Flower Preserve 0.7 mi
  • Blackberry Market 0.3 mi
  • Starbucks 0.5 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.5 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.8 mi
  • Starbucks 0.8 mi
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06History

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

May 29, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
$475,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago · William Anderson · 630-746-5730
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12662066
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