8 Forest Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
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OFF MARKET

$2,538,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 5,732 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

8 Forest Ave, Naperville, IL 60540

Est. Refi. Payment $17,264/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 23, 2021 for $1,725,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.54M
Since last month
Increased$27K (+1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$230K (+9.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$864K (+50.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +77% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.59M
July 2026$2.56M
June 2026$2.55M
May 2026$2.55M
April 2026$2.55M
March 2026$2.47M
February 2026$2.36M
January 2026$2.38M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
21 Forest Ave, Naperville, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$3,869,000
01/12/26
5
7.5
7,375
925 Douglas Ave, Naperville, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,785,500
07/02/26
5
3.5
3,450
1032 Petterson Ct, Naperville, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,920,000
01/26/26
4
4.5
4,000
340 Spring Ave, Naperville, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,965,000
06/25/26
4
4.5
5,611
411 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$2,199,000
03/27/26
6
5.5
4,969
529 W Benton Ave, Naperville, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
07/15/26
5
4.5
3,818
610 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$995,000
05/07/26
5
4
2,784
1095 Pomona Ct, Naperville, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
08/13/26
4
3.5
3,658
33 N Fremont St, Naperville, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,060,000
09/16/25
5
4.5
4,930
225 N Mill St, Naperville, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
12/23/25
6
4
3,103

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
21 Forest Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
0.05
$3,869,000
5
7.5
7,375
Recently Sold
60 Forest Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
0.08
$2,590,400
6
5.5
5,204
Off Market
21 S Laird St, Naperville, IL 60540
0.06
$1,967,300
4
5
4,300
Off Market
61 S Forest Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
0.09
$3,126,600
6
6.5
7,711
Off Market
925 W Benton Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
0.08
$2,454,900
5
4.5
4,628
Off Market
71 S Forest Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
0.10
-
-
-
-
Off Market
70 Forest Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
0.10
$2,299,000
5
4.5
6,129
For Sale
879 W Benton Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
0.06
$788,100
3
2
1,868
Off Market
932 W Douglas Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
0.08
$854,600
4
3.5
1,784
Off Market
940 W Douglas Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
0.09
$1,066,800
4
3
4,000
Off Market
22 S Laird St, Naperville, IL 60540
0.08
-
6
6.5
6,025
Off Market
803 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
0.12
$1,725,200
5
4.5
3,650
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2003
Lot Size
0.34 acres
Living Area
5,732 sqft
Price/Sqft
$443
Parking
Garage

About this House

THE MOST SPECTACULAR DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE HOME YOU WILL SEE! TOTALLY REDONE IN EVERY ASPECT INSIDE & OUT WITHIN THE PAST 6 YEARS! EXECUTIVE FINISHES FROM THE BRICK AND STONE HARDSCAPE INCLUDING THE BRICK DRIVEWAY AND PRIVATE BACK COURTYARD TO THE REBUILT WRAPAROUND FRONT PORCH. SO SPACIOUS, YET SO WELCOMING & COMFORTABLE! ALL OF THE ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORING WAS REPLACED WITH WIDE PLANK OAK. ALL OF THE MOLDINGS, CASEMENTS & BASEBOARDS WERE REPLACED AND INCREASED IN SIZE AND EVEN THE DOOR HEIGHT WAS INCREASED TO 8' FEET TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE 10' CEILINGS ON THE FIRST FLOOR! CUSTOM PLANTATION SHUTTERS WERE ADDED & THE INTERIOR DECOR WAS PROFESSIONALLY EXECUTED WITH GREAT FLAIR AND 1ST CLASS MATERIALS. YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU ARE IN A HIGH-END MODEL HOME! THE KITCHEN WAS TAKEN DOWN TO THE STUDS & REBUILT WITH HIGH-END CUSTOM CABINETRY THAT CREATIVELY EXTENDS ALL OF THE WAY TO THE 10 FOOT CEILINGS. THE GRANITE ON THE CENTER ISLAND IS 3" THICK & STUNNING. THE APPLIANCES ARE ALL PROFESSIONAL GRADE (DACOR AND KITCHEN AID) AND THE OVERALL GRANITE COUNTER TOP SURFACES ARE GENEROUS TO SAY THE LEAST! ENTERTAINING IS EASY WITH THE DETAILED BUTLER'S PANTRY B/T THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM COMPLETE WITH A WALK IN CHINA PANTRY. THE KITCHEN IS OPEN TO THE COMFORTABLE FAMILY ROOM COMPLETE WITH A GAS FIREPLACE W/MARBLE SURROUND, BUILT-IN'S ON EITHER SIDE AND A CUSTOM RECESSED FLAT SCREEN TV MOUNTED ABOVE THE FPL THAT HAS DOORS THAT CAN BE CLOSED TO HIDE THE TV. THE MILLWORK DETAIL IS SIMPLY AMAZING! EASY ACCESS TO THE NEW SCREEN PORCH FROM THE FR-WITH TREX FLOORING, SKYLIGHTS, FANS & PLENTY OF ROOM TO RELAX AND FOR MEALS. EXIT HERE TO A PRIVATE COURTYARD SETTING WITH BRICK PAVERS & COLORFUL PLANTINGS. BACK INSIDE, YOU FLOW FROM THE KITCHEN BACK INTO THE LAUNDRY/MUDROOM & INTO THE CAR GUY'S DREAM 3+ CAR GARAGE WITH MANY CUSTOM BUILT IN-AND EPOXY FINISHED FLOOR AND IS AS SPOTLESS AS THE INTERIOR OF THE HOME! AS YOU EXIT THE GARAGE, YOU WILL ENJOY THE DETAIL ON THE EXTRA WIDE INTRICATE BRICK DRIVEWAY. WORK FROM HOME? YOU WILL LOVE THE PRIVACY AND DETAIL OF THE STUDY WITH ITS OWN WALK-IN CLOSET & DOORS TO THE FRONT PORCH. THE SECOND FLOOR OFFERS AN ENSUITE GUEST BR, A LIBRARY WORK SPACE, AND A WELL APPOINTED JACK & JILL BATH B/T BRS 3 AND 4. NOTE THE CUSTOMIZED WALK-IN CLOSETS IN EACH BR. THE PRIMARY BR SUITE IS COMPLETE WITH IT'S OWN STUNNING LUXURY BATH CUSTOMIZED FOR COMFORT. THE WALK-IN PRIMARY BR CLOSET IS ALSO OUTSTANDING AND FULLY CUSTOM FITTED. IT IS 29' X 14'... YES THAT'S THE CLOSET!!! THE 3RD FLOOR IS QUITE VERSATILE- 5TH BEDROOM & FULL BATH AND AN OPEN SPACE THAT CAN ANYTHING YOU WISH... RECREATION, BALLET, OR A MEDIA ROOM. THE LOWER LEVEL BASEMENT WAS CUSTOM FINISHED IN THE SAME HIGH-END FINISHES THAT COMPLEMENT THOSE ABOVE GRADE & ADDS ABOUT 1800 SQUARE FEET OF COMFORT AND FUN! YOU WILL ENJOY A MEDIA AREA, A GAME ROOM, WORKOUT GYM, A BEAUTIFULLY FITTED FULL BATH & 2 AMAZING WALLS OF CUSTOM FITTED CLOSETS. AS PART OF THIS TOTAL RENOVATION, PLUMBING WAS UPGRADED, HOW WATER HEATERS REPLACED & BOTH THE SUMP & EJECTOR PIT REPLACED. OVER 7500 SF OF SUPERBLY DONE FINISHED SPACE ON ALL 4 LEVELS. JUST BLOCKS FROM ALL THAT DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE HAS TO OFFER, YOU ARE JUST A FEW MINUTES FROM THE METRA, I-88 AND JUST BLOCKS FROM THE TOP RANKED DISTRICT 203 SCHOOLS. THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL FOUND IN THIS RESIDENCE IS RARELY SEEN DOWN TO EVEN THE SMALLEST OF DETAILS!
8 Forest Ave, Naperville, IL 60540 is a 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 5,732 sqft single-family home built in 2003. It last sold for $1,725,000 on Jul 23, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,538,900, with a rent estimate of $5,844/month.

Home Details for 8 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, OtherDeckExterior: Stone, BrickPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2003
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Queen Anne / Victorian

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Additional Information

Intercom

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 23, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11045140
Sold
$1,725,000
Jun 9, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11045140
Contingent
$1,790,000
Jun 3, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11045140
PriceChange
$1,790,000
Price decreased by 8%
Apr 7, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11045140
PriceChange
$1,950,000
Price decreased by 7%
Jan 18, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10973214
PriceChange
$2,095,000
Price decreased by 7%

Market trends in Naperville

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$601K
$26.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$267
$7MoM
Available listings
493
9MoM

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What Locals Say about Naperville

At least 1032 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 77 % Say it's quiet

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 42 % Say there are community events

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    "The amount of stores and shops but it’s expensive "
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    "Great place. Amazing people, shops, dining, etc. very family friendly and great public schools. Wish everyone could live here. Amazing in every way."
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  • Rick.slavin
    "It’s awesome. One of the best places I have ever lived. Naperville has the best schools, downtown area, shopping and restaurants. Family friendly and professional. Why live anywhere else?! "
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  • Megan DeAngelis
    "Very dog and family friendly town with ample sidewalks, bike paths, incredibly dog friendly downtown area with shopping and restaurants, as well as parks. "
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    "Naperville offers excellent schooling, a safe environment, and convenient access to stores. It boasts beautiful parks and a diverse culinary scene with great restaurants and grocery stores. The community is incredibly friendly, making it a wonderful place to live. "
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  • Debbylu24
    "Naperville offers excellent schooling, a safe environment, and convenient access to stores. It boasts beautiful parks and a diverse culinary scene with great restaurants and grocery stores. The community is incredibly friendly, making it a wonderful place to live. "
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  • Megan DeAngelis
    "Nice area, clean landscaping, walking distance from grocery stores, gas stations, walking trails, and restaurants."
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  • Astrid Romero
    "The dream Downtown, is magic, like an American movie. There are everything like excellents restaurants and bars, stores, entertainment, etc"
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  • Emily Hallenbeck
    "Too far from the highway, and there is scarce work opportunity around naperville from my experience "
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  • Shontel Johnson
    "Commute is ok. Live by major highway and right off busy street with great shopping area. No public transportation but close to train station. "
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  • Ilara Bestel
    "I think dog owners would like here to have More sidewalks connecting places. Maybe they like the fact that here we have a lot of families and kids, it give us a sense of safety. "
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  • Edgar.bolanos
    "Friendly neighbors and great schools nearby. Very close to the shopping areas and downtown. Bicycle tracks nearby."
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  • Scott Robison
    "I moved to Naperville in 2019 from the Lakeview neighborhood in the city. I love this town! Huge variety of restaurants and bars. There is great shopping and all the public spaces are well maintained . I wish I had moved here sooner."
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  • Ilara Bestel
    "Here at Benedetti drive in Naperville I know that has a lot of babies and little kids, but people barely go outside. I know because I see sometimes those families in the parking lot going out with their cars; but they don’t walk with their kids. "
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  • Ilara Bestel
    "It’s a quite, safe and nice neighborhood. But nobody talks to each other. Neighbors are not so friendly. "
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  • Bigcordo
    "Amazing schools with a outstanding reputation for special needs families. Naperville is safe, and has a wonderfully population. "
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  • Kathleen Brennan
    "Great schools and park district also excellent library programs. Taxes high due to school district costs"
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  • Aj.winter77
    "This area has Good schools, great nature possibilities. Wonderful parks. Great downtown area with lots to do. "
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  • Kathleen Brennan
    "Plenty of neighbors walk dogs daily including on bike path with mutt bags for dog waste. The wolf crossing park has water fountain fitted for dogs to participate"
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  • Kathleen Brennan
    " Commuter train runs express at rush hours and trip less than one hour. If you miss the express then trip about 90 minutes"
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  • Carly
    "We drive everywhere, we’re close to route 59 and 88 so traveling is pretty easy. The train station isn’t too far either "
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  • Amani.bakush
    "Diversity and good school district, quiet, all shopping centers near by. Everything the community needs from schools, college, university, hospitals are in this city and the best."
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  • Lindsey.samawi
    "The perfect place to raise a family. It’s very family centered and many kid friendly activities held year round. "
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  • Ahutchison116
    "Farmers Market, Annual Block Party, close walk to downtown Naperville and train to Chicago. Naperville River Walk and local parks are beautiful."
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  • Ana S.
    "Very safe neighborhood, never had any problems, and we live to live here... we don’t know schools and don’t ha e pets "
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  • Dana M. D.
    "Local dog park, dog friendly atmosphere, lots of trails, downtown Naperville is dog friendly. Lots of shops gave treats for dogs. "
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  • Kori O.
    "Block parties , kids scheduled activities , friendly , safe , conveniently located close to shops and downtown. And schools. "
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  • Mikayla M.
    "Quiet neighborhoods, people are nice and helpful. Naperville school system is one of the top twenty schools for learning. "
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    "People enjoy walking their dogs and picking up behind them as they walk . Good neighborhood and nice neighbors . There are dog walkers available in the neighborhood "
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  • Christine B.
    "Great access to downtown Chicago. 10 minutes from train. "
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  • Charmayne S.
    "You have easy access to the metro train that runs into the city. Makes local stops along the way. You also have the local buses that travel into the city. We have lift, Uber and cabs. I would say we have a very good transit system "
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  • Christine B.
    "Rib fest Last Fling Oktoberfest Naperville Settlement Art Fair Carillon concerts Triathlons Naperville Riverwalk Canoeing the river "
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  • Justjen0676
    "There are many many dogs in the area and people are always out walking them. They usually are friendly and almost always pick up after their dogs. "
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  • Venkat R.
    "Its a community of educated professionals. It’s diverse community, many are middle class immigrants to US."
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  • Ariee31
    "Ribfest is usually really nice and has gained popularity over the years. There’s also a few firework displays for the fourth as well! "
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  • Mrss66
    "Neighborhood is good with dog / owners, it seems that everyone has one so dogs are accepted and welcomed. "
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  • P.B.
    "Great place, but realty taxes are exorbitant, and home values since the recession (of 2008) have not come back."
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  • Catmandu513
    "My husband drives to one of the local commuter lots and commutes by train into the city. So much faster than driving! Tip: try to get an express train for the fastest trip to the city. "
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  • Gretchen P.
    "Patio Crawls, Holiday Light Trolleys, Adult Halloween parties , winter pool parties, block party, so much fun"
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Frequently asked questions about 8 Forest Ave

  • What is 8 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8 Forest Ave in Naperville, IL is $2,538,900.
  • What is the price history for 8 Forest Ave?
    8 Forest Ave in Naperville, IL last sold for $1,725,000 in July 2021.
  • Is Naperville a buyer's or seller's market?
    Naperville is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Naperville?
    The median sale price in Naperville is $601K. That is up $26.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 8 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8 Forest Ave in Naperville, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 8 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8 Forest Ave in Naperville, IL has in-unit laundry.

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