$1,475,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,480

square ft

281 W Elm Park Avenue

Elmhurst, Illinois 60126

New / MLS #12648360 / Single Family / Elmhurst

Listing information updated 5/19/2026 at 10:43am

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.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Brick,Cedar

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,480

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters

External Features:

Fire Pit, Lighting, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

21x15 - Main

Dining Room:

18x13 - Main

Kitchen:

17x11 - Main

Family Room:

30x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

23x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

Bedroom 5:

12x08 - Basement Level

Eating Area:

15x09 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

36x35 - Basement Level

Mud Room:

12x05 - Main Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

19x13 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$18,611

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60126

City:

Elmhurst

County:

Dupage

Schools

School District(s):

205

Elementary School:

Hawthorne Elementary School

Middle School:

Sandburg Middle School

High School:

York Community High School

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Brick,Cedar

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,480

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters

External Features:

Fire Pit, Lighting, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

21x15 - Main

Dining Room:

18x13 - Main

Kitchen:

17x11 - Main

Family Room:

30x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

23x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x12 - Second

Bedroom 5:

12x08 - Basement Level

Eating Area:

15x09 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

36x35 - Basement Level

Mud Room:

12x05 - Main Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

19x13 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$18,611

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60126

City:

Elmhurst

County:

Dupage

School District(s):

205

Elementary School:

Hawthorne Elementary School

Middle School:

Sandburg Middle School

High School:

York Community High School

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listing Office Phone: 630.325.7500

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281 W Elm Park Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 is a single family home currently listed at $1,475,000. 281 W Elm Park Avenue features 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 1 Half Bath. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since May 19th, 2026 and was built in 1971. Nearby schools include Hawthorne Elementary School, Sandburg Middle School, and York Community High School. The nearest transit stops include Elmhurst Metra Metra Milwaukee District West line.