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Sold on 02/10/2021
Cindy Purdom of RE/MAX Suburban

1711 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187

  • $950,000

    Last sold 02/10/2021 after 20 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 4.5

    bath

  • 4,223

    Sqft ($225/Sqft)

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About 1711 E Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1997
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.69 Acre
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
Classic and refined on nearly 3/4 of an acre. You are greeted by the sparkling leaded glass entry into the foyer and are immedately met w/captivating views of the vaulted ceiling great rm, detailed moldings, skylit streams of light, fireplace & views through the back screen porch of a spectacular setting and expansive yard perfect for entertaining and making memories, you have your own sledding hill & can enjoy cozying up to the firepit or the quiet reading space on the screen porch. To the left of the entry is an oversized dining rm w/ detailed wainscot trim & built in glass cabinet creating the perfect ambience to host holiday dinners. Timeless! This custom built home features, 10' ceilings, detailed moldings and arched doorways. The 1st flr master br suite boasts 2 walk-in closets, his & hers vanities, separate shower and soaking tub in the master bath. Custom newer updated kitchen showcases quality cabinets, sub-zero paneled frig, 2 built-in ovens, cooktop, walk in pantry and generous sized island w/ enough space for everyone to congregate for dinner. Open to family rm w/vaulted ceilings, wood burning fireplace flanked by built in bookcases. Mud room w/ built-in cubbies/closets help keep things organized. Oversized attached 3 car garage. Conveniently placed rear staircase leads you upstairs where you will find a 2nd flr laundry w/desk/planning space, 3 generous sized bedrooms, 2 w/access to jack and jill bath, and the 3rd bedroom w/ a private bath, a second flr family/media rm w/ 2 built-in desk workstations & bookcases are perfect for e-learning or add'l office space. Dramatic overlook opening w/ views of 2 story great room. Everything on your wish list is in this full finished basement that seems to go on and on! Guest bedroom, full bath, workout rm, wine cellar, add'l laundry rm, mini kitchen with microwave, sink and bar, game room and huge rec room. Don't miss the additional storage space throughout, additional parking spaces in back, first floor office w/door to front covered porch. This home, while expansive, is so warm and inviting and the quality just shines! Prominently placed on forest ave, with short walk to downtown ge or wheaton, feeding to glen ellyn school district 41 and 87.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Cindy Purdom
Listing Office - RE/MAX Suburban
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10976117 • last updated 5 years ago
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Overview
MLS # 10976117
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 4223
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.69
Property Tax $ 25463.6
Year Built 1997
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 4
# Half Baths 1
Master Bedroom Desc Main Level
Basement Full, Finished
Other Room(s) Family Room - Down, 5th Bdrm, Utility Room-Lower Level, Game Rm, Study, Office, Exercise Rm, 2nd Kitchen, Media Rm, Foyer
Laundry 2nd Level, Multiple Locations
Living Room Main Level
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 16
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 2
Exterior
Exterior Brick
# Garage Spaces 3
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 3
Garage Desc Attached
Lot Desc .50-.99 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Wheaton
County Du Page
Elementary School Churchill Elementary School
Elementary School District 41
High School Glenbard West High School
Middle School District 41
Middle School Hadley Junior High School
High School District 87
APN 510317031
Directions PENNSYLVANIA W TO GLENCOE N TO FOREST W TO HOME
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  • Apr 2021
    mls logo MLS # 10976117
  • Apr 6, 2021 Sold
    $950,000 (-2.6%)
  • Feb 10, 2021 Active
  • Jan 21, 2021 Listed
    $975,000
  • 1711 E Forest Ave
    $950K
  • Wheaton
  • 60187
    $699K +24% y/y
  • Wheaton
    $575K +15% y/y
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6/10
Churchill Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-5
Glen Ellyn School District 41
9/10
Hadley Junior High School
public Grades 6-8
Glen Ellyn School District 41
8/10
Glenbard West High School
public Grades 9-12
Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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