281 W Elm Park Avenue
Elmhurst, IL, 60126 $ 1,475,000
Bedrooms5 Baths3.1 Sq 3,480 Monthly Estimate*
$ 9,082
for $1,475,000 with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, 1 half bath. This 3,480 square foot home was built in 1971.
Located in the heart of Elmhurst where you can hear the chapel bells ring from Elmhurst University and the roar of a DUKE Victory from Friday Night Football. This meticulous and solid custom 5 bedroom home is situated on a fabulous 64 x 160 lot designed with an open floor plan and built for effortless entertaining and the ultimate Elmhurst Lifestyle. Featuring spacious formals and sun filled rooms each cascading into the next, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, wet bar, 3 gas fireplaces, open kitchen with breakfast bar, kitchen aid appliances and quartz countertops in Nova Gold, adjoining family room with gas fireplace all overlooking the patio and fenced in yard, 4 generous bedrooms on the 2nd level with amazing closets and storage, including the Primary Suite with gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling, private deck and stunning new spa like bath with porcelain tiles in Wenrose, his and her sinks, make up table and huge walk in custom closet. The lower level is an additional 1500+ sq ft, with walk out access to patio, custom bar, recreation room, lounge area, work out area, 5th bedroom and full bath, plus great storage. Additional features: 2nd floor laundry, mudroom, oversized 2.5 attached garage with service door and custom shelving, Outdoor Play House, Generac In Home Generator, exterior lighting, Irrigation system, professional landscaping, New Roof 2018, 2 HVAC 2019, 2 A/C 2022. All just minutes to Hawthorne Elementary, ICCP and York High School, plus Wilder Park and Mansion, the Library and Art Museum, the Metra train and our vibrant downtown Elmhurst.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 3480
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air Zoned
Possession Closing
Roof Shake
Appliances Double Oven Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator
HOA Fee 0
Garage Spaces 2.5
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials Brick Cedar
Year Built 1971
Township York
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Park Tennis Court(s) Curbs Sidewalks
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County DuPage
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Subdivision Name College View
Other Structures Shed(s)
Total Rooms 11
Full Baths 3
Status New
Directions St Charles to Prospect north to Elm Park West to 281 on North side of street. No signage just pull in the driveway
High School York Community High School
City Elmhurst
High School District 205
MLS Area Elmhurst
Elementary School Hawthorne Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 18611.32
Middle/Junior High School Sandburg Middle School
Virtual Tour https://acreagephoto.com/281-Elm-Park-Ave/idx
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 205
Elementary School District 205
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InteriorInterior Amenities Vaulted Ceiling(s) Wet Bar Built-in Features Walk-In Closet(s) Quartz Counters
Basement Finished Exterior Entry Rec/Family Area Full
Flooring Hardwood
Total Fireplaces 3
Fireplace Features Gas Log
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Upper Level Gas Dryer Hookup
Total Bedrooms 4
Below Grade Finished Area 1529
Room Type Bedroom 5 Eating Area Recreation Room Mud Room Utility Room-Lower Level Walk In Closet
Total Baths 4
Bedrooms Possible 5
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Fire Pit Lighting
Parking Features Concrete Garage Door Opener Yes Garage Owned Attached Garage
Lot Features Landscaped
Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2.5
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 64 x 160
Waterfront Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByBerkshire Hathaway Homeservices ChicagoBroker
julietmills@bhhschicago.comEmail
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $9,082
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $1,551
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Average List Price $1,135,492
Percent of Sale Price 23%
About Elmhurst, IL 45,089 Population
5% Since 2002
$ 105,995 Median Income
40.92 Median Age
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565070 Elementary School
629278 Middle School
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 5/19/2026 | $1,475,000 | | Listed Price |