485 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Building Details

Year Built

1964

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Listing office Baird & Warner

Listing date Jun 26, 2026

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Overview

This downtown storefront offers 1,680 square feet of entirely open space, providing a flexible layout for a tenant build-out and custom interior design. The property is described as a blank canvas, suited to businesses that need an adaptable floorplate rather than fixed rooms. The building previously operated as a drop-off site for the Glen Ellyn Dry Cleaners, and was not used as a cleaning plant, with no chemicals stored or used on-site.

The location is at 485 Forest Avenue in Glen Ellyn, identified as being in the heart of the downtown shopping district. It is described as steps from the Glen Ellyn Metra Station, aligning the space with commuter and local foot traffic.

The property is zoned C5A Central Business District (Retail Core). That classification is intended to accommodate a diverse range of business operations, and prospective tenants are directed to review the Glen Ellyn zoning code for the full list of permitted uses. For businesses seeking a centrally located, customer-facing storefront with an open interior for build-out, this space offers a straightforward starting point within the downtown retail core.

Suggested Use

Accounting Firm Daycare Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Food Market Restaurant Nail Salon Electronics & Wireless Store Computer & Electronic Repair Grocery & Convenience Store Hotel & Motel

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City

Glen Ellyn

County

DuPage

State

Illinois

Longitude

-88.0647281

Latitude

41.8772203

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Storefront property - Open retail space near Metra supports flexible customer-facing uses within a Central Business District retail zone.

Where is this storefront property located?

The property is located at 485 Forest Avenue Glen Ellyn, IL.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 1,680 SF entirely open commercial space in downtown Glen Ellyn at 485 Forest Ave; Steps from the Glen Ellyn Metra Station, placing the space close to commuters and locals; Blank‑canvas layout for flexible custom build‑out and design