DuPage County property record for 281 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 5,670 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $34,310 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Mar 2020 Loan Modification + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-14-124-003 |
| Primary APN | 05-14-124-003 |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,670 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,975 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,975 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 22.8 ft deep x 9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 653 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 281 FOREST AVE |
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| City | GLEN ELLYN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60137-5301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAKE VIEW SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE VIEW SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 842200 |
Source: DuPage County records · APN 05-14-124-003
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 FOREST AVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAKESIDE BANK |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKESIDE BK |
| Sep 28, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 02, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit LAKESIDE BK |
| Jul 05, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage LAKESIDE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 07, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201634535 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015835 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 FOREST AVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5301 |
| Document Number | 0000015835 |
| Map Reference | DOC 232714 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | R2023-015835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 281 FOREST AVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5301 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000015836 |
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| Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | R2023-015836 |
| Name | LAKESIDE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.62% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 01, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.6% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 10.6% |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 281 FOREST AVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5301 |
| Document Number | 0000046507 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 281 FOREST AVE GLEN ELLYN IL 601375301, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5301 |
| Document Number | 0000046507 |
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| Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 46507 |
| Name | LAKESIDE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60608 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 10, 2021 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 281 FOREST AVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5301 |
| Document Number | 0000109667 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 281 FOREST AVE GLEN ELLYN IL 601375301, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5301 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 02, 2018 |
| Property Address | 281 FOREST AVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5301 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27798 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 281 FOREST AVE GLEN ELLYN IL 601375301, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5301 |
| Document Number | 0000027798 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27798 |
| Name | LAKESIDE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1055 W ROOSEVELT RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608-1559 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2019 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 1.67% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 FOREST AVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5301 |
| Document Number | 0000067281 |
| Map Reference | DOC232714 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | R2017-067281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | FREEDOM TITLE CORPORATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 465 HILL AVE, 465, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5052 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 281 FOREST AVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5301 |
| Document Number | 0000067282 |
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| Date | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | R2017-067282 |
| Name | LAKESIDE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 1.06% |
Source: DuPage County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Milton Township |
| Municipality | Glen Ellyn Village |
| Elementary School District | Glen Ellyn School District 41 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Glenbard Township High School District 87 (09 - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,310.00 (+3.86%) | $510,220 (+8.46%) Land $56,995 Building $453,225 | $1,530,660 (+8.46%) Land $170,985 Building $1,359,675 |
| 2024 | $33,036.00 (+9.98%) | $470,422 (+14.95%) Land $52,549 Building $417,873 | $1,411,266 (+14.95%) Land $157,647 Building $1,253,619 |
| 2022 | $30,039.00 Homeowner's exemption | $409,230 Land $45,720 Building $363,510 | $1,227,690 Land $137,160 Building $1,090,530 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, DuPage County (17043C), updated September 1, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170438422002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 4 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force 3 of 4 on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008, other causes |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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