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$1,020,075$226 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $530,000 on Jun 26, 2001

251 FOREST AVE

GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,516 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1M
$920K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$530,000 · Jun 26, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,585 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$338,588 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,969
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$290,619
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$312,177
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,015,764

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Glenbard West High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Hadley Junior High SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Glen Ellyn School District 41

Neighborhood · ZIP 60137These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.121
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,342 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,394
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$167,260
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

251 Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in DuPage County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in DuPage County
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in DuPage County
  • Older than 95% of homes in DuPage County

What homes are worth in Glen Ellyn 60137

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$180K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Glen Ellyn 60137.

How it measures up in Glen Ellyn 60137

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Glen Ellyn 60137.

Estimated value$1,020,075
CheaperTypical $565,918Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$226
CheaperTypical $245Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area4,516 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,335 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 251 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlen Ellyn 60137DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,020,07586% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22638% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than4,516 ft²91% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac44% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than192912% of homes5% of homes

About 251 Forest Ave

How much is 251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL is $1,020,075 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $920,197 to $1,119,953. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL last sell?

251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL last sold on Jun 26, 2001 for $530,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL?

251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 4,516 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL built?

251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL?

251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL is assigned to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Glenbard West High School (high), rated B+; Hadley Junior High School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Glen Ellyn School District 41. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL compare to other homes in Glen Ellyn 60137?

Among the 13,332 homes in Glen Ellyn 60137, it is worth more than 86% of them ($1,020,075 against a typical $565,918), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($226 against a typical $245), it is bigger than 91% of them (4,516 ft² against a typical 2,335 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1929 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 93% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL was $22,585. The county assessed it at $338,588.

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