664 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137


$1,740,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 5,353
Cost/Sqft: $353
Beds: 6
Baths: 5
Year Built: 1926
Property Taxes: $34,527
Days On Market: 527
Lot Size: 0,47
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Description

Sold in the Private Network. Quintessential Glen Ellyn presents itself in this incredible opportunity to own a jewel located in the most exclusive part of the Lake Ellyn area. This all-brick beauty is the perfect combination of classic architecture with modern amenities. This 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath home exudes elegance yet offers a timeless and seamless renovation on a super rare 124-foot-wide 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 so many roomy and extremely flexible living spaces. The kitchen is a culinary dream and features a SubZero refrigerator, double ovens, 2 dishwashers and a large island with seating as well as a prep sink. Everyone can gather in the kitchen for informal meals or in the fabulous breakfast room, open to the family room with built-in banquette. There is a formal dining option for more intimate friends or family dinners or the holiday dinners with room enough for a large group. The eastern facing sun filled dining room with built-in corner cabinets is also the perfect place for Sunday brunch! The family gathering area is adjacent to the breakfast area and steps from the kitchen which makes entertaining a breeze! Enjoy a book in the sunny library with handsome paneled walls or utilize it for the family music room or child's play area or your work at home office! Upstairs you will find a primary bedroom suite with sitting room, balcony, fireplace, spa-like bath with double sinks and separate shower plus his/her 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. This space is perfect for your high schoolers or college kids who enjoy their own space away from the rest of the activity. Could also make a great in-law suite or au pair apartment. The basement boasts lots of space for rec room area / exercise and storage. The exterior has multiple spots for outdoor entertaining, including a fabulous, screened, conservatory-style porch accessible from the kitchen and the outdoors. 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 a completely rebuilt exterior drainage system and retaining walls. Close to town and train, restaurants, Glenbard West High School, Lake Ellyn and boutique shops. Truly Glen Ellyn living at its finest. New roof in 2022 with all downspouts buried and routed to front yard. New front retaining walls, and new front paver path and steps. New, extra thick concrete driveway and new front plantings. Garage floor refreshed and epoxied. New rear patio with seat wall. Back yard regraded and deep French drains for underground water retention. TWO PINS: 0511118013 and 0511118012. Combined 2023 taxes: 34,527.40. Photos are from a prior listing to show layout. Furnishings are not the same.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1926
No
0.47
0 / Not Applicable
12071133
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: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Fifth Bedroom Info:
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Sixth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
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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: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Partially Finished

Other Specifics

3
Brick,Concrete,Side Drive
125 X 166 X 124 X 165
Finished,Interior Stair
Not in DB

Tax History

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

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