281 W Elm Park Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Connections
Listed by: juliet mills-holubowicz
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices chicago
MLS#:12648360
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,475,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$423.85
About this home
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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Home facts
- Year built:1971
- Listing ID #:12648360
- Updated:May 24, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:11
- Dining Description:Eating Area, Separate Dining Room
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Finished, Full
- Living area:3,480 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Zoned
- Heating:Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shake
- Year built:1971
- Building area:3,480 sq. ft.
- Lot Features:Landscaped
- Architectural Style:Traditional
- Exterior Features:Fire Pit
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:York Community High School
- Middle school:Sandburg Middle School
- Elementary school:Hawthorne Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,475,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$423.85
- Tax amount:$18,611 (2025)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2.5
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