664 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137


$1,395,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 5,353
Cost/Sqft: $271
Beds: 6
Baths: 5
Year Built: 1926
Property Taxes: $31,073
Days On Market: 1666
Lot Size: 0,47
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Description

Here's an amazing opportunity to own a Lake Ellyn jewel, the perfect combination of classic architecture with modern amenities. This 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath home exudes elegance and offers a timeless and seamless renovation on extra-large lot in one of Glen Ellyn's most treasured neighborhoods. Stunning details in its 2-story foyer, light-filled rooms, beautiful hardwood floors on 1st and 2nd floor and comfortable living spaces. The kitchen is truly a chef's dream and features SubZero refrigerator, double ovens, 2 Bosch dishwashers and a huge island with prep sink. The family can gather in the kitchen for informal meals or the fabulous breakfast room, open to the family room with built-in banquette. Formal dining room with built-in corner cabinets. Enjoy a book in the sunny library with handsome paneled walls. Upstairs you will find a master bedroom suite with sitting room, balcony, fireplace, spa-like bath with double sinks and separate shower plus his/hers walk-in closets. A second floor laundry room plus 4 additional bedrooms complete this level. The 3rd floor is the perfect study or work from home layout and has a great conversation loft, 6th bedroom, 4th full bath and a private office. The basement boasts an incredible, appx 13 x 11 wine cellar and lots of space for exercise, games and storage. The exterior has multiple spots for outdoor entertaining, including a fabulous, screened, conservatory-style porch accessible from the kitchen and outdoors, hot tub pavilion covered with pergola, paver patio and pond. This home has completely updated (2002) plumbing, electrical, HVAC and brickwork. Imagine an attached, 3-car garage with adjoining mudroom. This stunning home is set on a nearly half-acre lot with towering trees and lush gardens. Close to town and train, restaurants, Glenbard West High School, Lake Ellyn and shops. Truly Glen Ellyn at its finest. Extensive list of rehab and remodel projects available.

Property Specifics

Single Family
Georgian
1926
Full
No
0.47
Du Page
0 / Not Applicable
None
Lake Michigan
Public Sewer
11058694
0511118013

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Forest Glen Elementary School
41
Middle School
Hadley Junior High School
41 Not in DB
High School
Glenbard West High School
87 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
10 Sep, 2021 Sold $1,395,000 MRED MLS
10 Jul, 2021 Under contract $1,450,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $1,490,000 MRED MLS
19 Apr, 2021 Listed for sale $1,490,000 MRED MLS
29 Jul, 2024 Sold $1,740,000 MRED MLS
15 Jun, 2024 Under contract $1,890,000 MRED MLS
31 May, 2024 Listed for sale $1,890,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 6
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fifth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Sixth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Breakfast Room,Exercise Room,Library,Loft,Office,Recreation Room,Screened Porch,Sitting Room
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished

Other Specifics

3
Brick,Concrete,Side Drive
Balcony, Porch, Hot Tub, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Fire Pit
Pond(s)
125 X 166 X 124 X 165
Finished,Interior Stair
Full
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
Not in DB
Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Wood Burning, Gas Starter

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2021 $31,073
2024 $34,527

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