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#12404846, Ashley Carter, Listing office: Keller Williams ONEChicago
$725,000 List price
72 Forest Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
$8,609
Closing credit¹
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
2,002 sqft
0.2 acres
$362 / sqft
House
Property details
About 72 Forest Ave
Welcome to 72 Forest Avenue! This Beautifully Appointed Colonial Features 4 Bedrooms On the 2nd Floor, 3.1 Bathrooms & is Located In-Town Glen Ellyn, Great Spaces for Gatherings & Entertainment. First Floor Features All Hardwood Flooring, Huge Family Room Addition with Vaulted Ceiling & New Hardwood Floor, Leading To Back Porch Overlooking Professionally Landscaped Yard, Separate Living & Dining Rooms, A Beautiful White Kitchen Tastefully Updated In 2016 With Quartz Countertops, Glass Tile & Marble Backsplash & Newer Stainless Steel Appliances, Kitchen was Redesigned Again in 2019 with Breakfast Bar & Again in January, 2020 with Built Ins. 2nd Floor Features Newer Carpet, Master Suite With Full Bath & Three Additional Bedrooms & 2nd Full Bath. There is Hardwood Under Carpet in Three of the Bedrooms & Both Bathrooms Recently Updated. The Finished Basement with Recreation Room Has Full Bath & Recently Updated Laundry Room, Premium Wide Vinyl Plank Flooring. The Furnace is Old & Works Well. Improvements Include New Light Fixtures on Main Floor, Newer Windows, Fresh Paint, Tear Off Roof, Gutters, Brick Paver Walkway, Front Exterior Cedar Entry W Custom Built Columns, ClosetMaid Shelving! This Location Is Fantastic! Close To Sunset Park & Pool, Trader Joe's, Lincoln Elementary, Newton Park, Train, Town, Restaurants, Shops and more! Fabulous Neighborhood with Many Recent Buyers! Sunset Park and Pool are 2 Blocks Away so Summers are Awesome to Lounge at the Pool By Day & Then Walk Home & Barbecue. It Is Such a Beautiful Home & Neighborhood. Longtime Owners Would Prefer To Close Quickly & Rent Back Until They Find Their New Home. Property will Convey AS IS.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,002 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.23 Acres
Year built1972
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
MLS #12399785
Garage1 space
FireplaceWood Burning
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $725,000
- Price/SqFt: $362
- Annual Tax Amount: $11,396
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Landscaped, Trees
- Directions: Roosevelt Rd to Main Street, Go North on Main to Parkside Go East to Forest Ave to home
- Year Built: 1972
- Living Area: 2,002 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.23 Acres
- MLS Number: 12399785
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Keller Williams Premiere Properties
- Office Phone: (630) 545-9860
- Office Email: klrw655@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Renie Atchison
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2001 | Home Sold | $385,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,080 | $11,396 |
| 2022 | $152,220 | $10,947 |
| 2021 | $148,610 | $10,528 |
| 2020 | $147,230 | $10,320 |
| 2019 | $143,340 | $10,089 |
| 2018 | $147,020 | $10,442 |
| 2017 | $141,590 | $10,285 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•380 Greenfield Ave
9
Parkview Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•250 S Park Blvd
7
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•350 Bryant Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $82,792. Residents of Glen Ellyn, IL typically earn less than $<35k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
31%
<35k
24%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
18%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
27%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
23%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
PGA/LPGA
Skiing/snowboarding
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
BMW
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Soft Adult Contemporary
Talk/Personality
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 72 Forest Ave
The listing price of 72 Forest Ave property is $725,000.
The property 72 Forest Ave is a house located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, 60137.
Active Listing: 72 Forest Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 72 Forest Ave are: Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Parkview Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Glen Crest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hadley Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Franklin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Glenbard West High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Glenbard South High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Glenbard East High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $11,396 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 25, 2001 for $385,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 72 Forest Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 72 Forest Ave is 2,002 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 72 Forest Ave is 1972.
This home is located at 72 Forest Ave in Glen Ellyn, IL and zip code 60137. This 2,002 square foot home, which was built in 1972, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $725,000.
Over 25 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Glen Ellyn, IL. In the same period over 8 listings were sold below the listed price and 5 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Glen Ellyn, IL between April and May 2025 increased by 32.7%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 9 days, the median list price was $505,066.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.