281 E Vallette St

Elmhurst, IL 60126

$1,550,000
Price
5
Beds
5,358 Sq. Ft.
$289 / Sq. Ft.
5,358
Sq. Ft.
$289
per Sq. Ft.
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Contingent
Contingent

Description

Location, location, location! Solid, custom built, all stone and brick 2-story backing up to the illinois prairie path & south street on a 60 x 187' lot in sought after fabulous location! Wonderful, large screened in porch for 3 seasons of enjoyment overlooking the beautiful brick paver patio and the deep, gorgeous, professionally landscaped fenced & immaculately manicured yard with lovely perennials! Formal dining room with butler pantry between it and kitchen. The kitchen has an island, double...Location, location, location! Solid, custom built, all stone and brick 2-story backing up to the illinois prairie path & south street on a 60 x 187' lot in sought after fabulous location! Wonderful, large screened in porch for 3 seasons of enjoyment overlooking the beautiful brick paver patio and the deep, gorgeous, professionally landscaped fenced & immaculately manicured yard with lovely perennials! Formal dining room with butler pantry between it and kitchen. The kitchen has an island, double ovens, decorative hood, cherry cabinets, granite counters & large eating area with door to patio. Open to first floor family room with hardwood floors, surround sound and full masonry, wood burning fireplace with a gas starter. First floor office with a walk-in closet. 1st floor laundry and 2 1/2 car heated garage which is extra deep with staircase to storage loft for additional storage above and below. Upstairs there is a large landing that leads to 5 bedrooms with a great tandem bedroom suite addition off the 4th bedroom that used the attic space and was then dormered in 2015. It has it's own bright & lovely full bath with rain head & hand held shower heads, nice vanity, sky light & 11 x 6 walk-in closet. Fantastic finished lower level with beautiful custom bar (the wood is from ireland) there's a bar fridge, granite counters, loads of cabinetry and looks like it came from a tavern in the city. There's a pool table area (pool table to stay) custom built-in desk area, surround sound, a family room/tv area, an exercise room w/french doors, a full bath w/linen closet and still plenty of great storage! Such a well built, solid home with unmatched materials in this price range from one of elmhurst's still most sought after builders!
  1. Listed by Betsy Stavropoulos • L.W. Reedy Real Estate
    P: (630)-209-7741 C: (630)-209-7741 betsy@lwreedy.com

Property Details for 281 East Vallette Street

Area
Elmhurst
Township
York
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
6.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/18/2026 06:23 AM

Property Details for 281 East Vallette Street

StatusContingent
MLS #12578976
Days on Market5
Taxes$23,807 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built2003
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,220 SF
CountyDuPage County
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Building Information for 281 East Vallette Street

Stories-Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,220 SF

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Property Information for 281 East Vallette Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 205
  • Elementary School: Jefferson Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Edison Elementary School
  • High School District: 205
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 205
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Park
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1790
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Office, Tandem Room, Game Room, Family Room, Exercise Room, Screened Porch
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1790
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1790
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Level
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 187
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stone
  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1790.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 3530
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2026-05-14T15:28:58
  • Photos Count: 57
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 21X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X13
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 14X11
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 21X12
Bar or Entertainment Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bar/Entertainment
  • Dimensions: 18X8
Family Room Down Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room - Down
  • Dimensions: 17X15
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 23X19
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 17X13
Theatre Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Tandem Room
  • Dimensions: 19X12

Property History for 281 East Vallette Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 17, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12578976

—
May 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12578976

$1,550,000—
Oct 3, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #126914893

$820,000

+172.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/17/2026

Contingent

MRED #12578976

—
05/14/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12578976

$1,550,000
10/03/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #126914893

$820,000

+172.7% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 281 East Vallette Street

Taxable ValueLand$128,092Additions$274,946Total$403,038
Tax Record2024$24,697 ($2,058 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,530 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,530 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN06-12-303-022

Schools near 281 East Vallette Street

This home is within Elmhurst School District 205.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Jefferson Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Sandburg Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Bryan Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
York Community High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jefferson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Sandburg Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bryan Middle School
Public6 to 8

York Community High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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