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Glen Ellyn, IL 60137,797 Forest AVE
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137,797 Forest AVE
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137,797 Forest AVE
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$750,000
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4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,067 SqFt
Active Under Contract

797 Forest AVE Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,067 sqft

Price per Sqft $362

MLS Listing ID 12498028

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1953

Annual Tax Amount $8,334

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 7,840 Sqft

Lot Dimensions 50X161

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

True Mid-Century Modern in prime Glen Ellyn location! Just steps to Forest Glen Elementary and an easy walk to Lake Ellyn, the Prairie Path, and downtown Glen Ellyn. This 4-bedroom/1.5-bath home has been thoughtfully renovated to combine modern upgrades with timeless mid-century character. Set on a beautifully landscaped corner lot with an expansive garden, this property offers rare indoor/outdoor living. Enjoy a screened-in porch, concrete patio, spacious rooftop deck, and a carport. A complete roof tear-off with new gutters, flashing, and chimney tuckpointing ensures long-term peace of mind, while extensive landscaping and tree removal opened up the yard and created a true outdoor retreat. Inside, the home was completely rewired...every outlet, switch, fixture, and wire upgraded and the fuse box replaced with a modern electric panel. New flooring, trim, walls, and ceilings were added or reconstructed throughout, along with custom solid wood shelving in the primary closet. Original mid-century details, including the vintage steel stair railing, wood-burning fireplace, and radiant heated floors, were preserved to honor the home's architectural character. The kitchen features tall solid wood cabinets, Sub-Zero refrigerator, newer appliances, and a walk-in butlers pantry with custom shelving, pocket door, coffee bar, and beverage fridge. A new gas shutoff was added for safety and makes it simple to extend service to the garage, office/workshop, or to convert to a gas range if desired. The dining space flows seamlessly into the living room, anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A clever under-stair built-in TV nook with hidden wiring and extra storage makes this the perfect space for family movie nights or entertaining. Bathrooms have been fully remodeled with designer tile, Kohler fixtures, and a new shower trim kit. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms each feature new windows, flooring, trim, and deep closets with custom shelving. The primary suite was reconfigured to allow for an oversized closet. One bedroom opens directly onto the rooftop deck for flexible use as a den, office, or guest room, while another has a custom built-in solid wood desk with shelving. Plans and architectural drawings are available for a future primary suite addition. The office/workshop includes a built-in desk, backlit shelving, high-powered outlets and charging stations, with direct access to the carport. Drain tile and was added around the perimeter of the workshop leaving no detail spared. Mechanicals include a 50-gallon hot water tank (2024), radiant heated floors with copper piping, and future-ready gas lines for central air or furnace installation. With its thoughtful renovations, preserved mid-century character, and seamless indoor/outdoor living, this is a rare opportunity to own a true Mid-Century Modern home in one of Glen Ellyn's most desirable walk-to-everything locations.

Location

State IL

County Dupage

Area Glen Ellyn

Rooms

Basement None

Interior

Interior Features Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Pantry, Workshop

Heating Radiant, Geothermal, Radiant Floor

Cooling Wall Unit(s)

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Laundry Upper Level, Laundry Closet

Exterior

Exterior Feature Breezeway, Other

Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Cedar, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Level or Stories 1 Story

Structure Type Cedar

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Forest Glen Elementary School

Middle Schools Hadley Junior High School

High Schools Glenbard West High School

School District 41 , 41, 87

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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