$508,000
SOLD JUN 5, 2020

310 Forest Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,204 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$230 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • 5-minute walk to Pfuetze Park

About This Home

As of June 2020

2 BLOCKS FROM DOWNTOWN GLEN ELLYN! Don't miss this updated, spacious home at an excellent price!! Vintage charm throughout * 2-story with huge addition and full basement * Move-in ready * Beautiful hardwood floors on both levels and mission-style trim, moldings, doors, and double-landing staircase * HUGE ADDITION in 1985 added a large master suite, main level family room with bay window and fireplace, expanded kitchen with walk-in pantry, half bathroom, and basement extended with deep bonus room and egress window * 4 bedrooms on second floor all with spacious closets including a large master suite with full bathroom, bay window, walk-in closet, and skylights * Both full bathrooms have been updated and have heated floors * Large eat-in chef's kitchen remodeled in 2014 with 42" maple cabinets, granite counters, travertine backsplash, and stainless steel appliances * Full basement partially finished with recreation room, bonus room ready to finish, and generous storage room * Relax and entertain in the enclosed front porch and large back deck * Deep, spacious yard * 200 amp electrical and recent upgrades, updated plumbing and drainage, and roof with thick 30-year architectural shingles * Newer lighting * Beautiful, newer interior paint throughout * Home and carpet have just been professionally cleaned * Meticulously and lovingly maintained * Acclaimed Glen Ellyn schools * Walk to downtown, train station, shopping, restaurants, park district, Prairie Path, Lake Ellyn, and much more * Easy to show and quick close available

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Groves

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475134824 Listed on: 03/24/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Groves

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475134824 Listed on: 03/24/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,790

Year Built

  • 1916

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • East or West Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,790

Year Built

1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Square Footage Comments: 2204 plus basement
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1916
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1916

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X8, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Storage, Enclosed Porch, Bonus, Deck
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 23X17, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2204
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Block, Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch Screened
  • Exposure: E (East)
  • Acreage: 0.2285

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 87
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • Middle School: Hadley Junior High School
  • High School: Glenbard West High School
  • Junior High Dist: 41

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 55 X 183
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0514117017

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12281.94

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2021
Sold by
Russell Brian S
Bought by
Russell Brian S and Peterson Kimberly R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$474,000
Outstanding Balance
$433,509
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$318,463

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2020
Closed on
Jun 5, 2020
Sold by
Haugstad David E and Haugstad Minerva M
Bought by
Russell Brian S
Seller's Agent
Christine Groves
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Groves
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$524,900
Sold Price
$508,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-3.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.03%
Original Mortgage
$482,600
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Carrington Ttl Partners Llc
Warranty Deed $508,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $474,000 New Conventional
Closed $482,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $113,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $775,000 +52.6% $337 / Sq Ft
06/05/2020 06/05/20 Sold $508,000 -3.2% $230 / Sq Ft
04/26/2020 04/26/20 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2020 03/24/20 For Sale $524,900 -- $238 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $13,790 $193,220 $38,570 $154,650
2022 $13,223 $182,610 $36,460 $146,150
2021 $12,719 $178,270 $35,590 $142,680
2020 $12,102 $176,610 $35,260 $141,350
2019 $11,824 $171,950 $34,330 $137,620
2018 $12,282 $176,860 $45,440 $131,420
2017 $12,087 $170,330 $43,760 $126,570
2016 $12,234 $163,520 $42,010 $121,510
2015 $12,189 $156,000 $40,080 $115,920
2014 $12,070 $149,390 $62,180 $87,210
2013 $12,176 $149,840 $62,370 $87,470
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10675954

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-14-117-017