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$1,300,000 SOLD Jun 2026
Listed at $1,399,000

281 W Elm Park Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Closed
4 beds (5 possible) 3.5 baths 3,480 sqft (assessor) Built 1971 Residential MLS #MRD12658051 14 days on market
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago · 630-325-7500 · MLS #MRD12658051 · Status: Closed
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.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
3
Fireplace details
Gas Log
Basement
Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Full
Laundry
Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
Total rooms
11

Building & exterior

Style
Traditional
Age
51-60 Years
Exterior
Brick, Cedar
Exterior features
Fire Pit, Lighting
Roof
Shake
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Windows
Skylight(s)
Patio & porch
Deck, Patio
Other structures
Shed(s)
Exposure
South

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
64 x 160
Lot description
Landscaped
Township
York
County
DuPage

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks

Schools

Elementary
Hawthorne Elementary School (205)
Junior high
Sandburg Middle School (205)
High school
York Community High School (205)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$18,611 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
0602400009
PIN
0602400009
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
5/26/2026
Sold
6/26/2026
Sold price
$1,300,000
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