Friday May 15, 2026
The Housewalk is Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare Society’s largest annual fundraiser, showcasing four remarkable Glen Ellyn homes and bringing our community together in support of children in need.
All proceeds stay right here in our community, funding essential services such as food, shelter, medical care, and counseling through partnerships with 18 local agencies that support children facing hardship. Proceeds also provide urgent assistance in partnership with local schools and award two-year scholarships to the College of DuPage for deserving students from Glenbard South and Glenbard West.
2026 Housewalk Details
Your Ticket includes tours of four featured homes and trolley transportation between the homes and downtown Glen Ellyn. The downtown trolley stop will be at à la main, where attendees are invited to shop, enjoy drinks and light bites, learn more about the featured homes, and access restrooms. Home addresses will be emailed to you the week before the event.
You will receive your ticket at the first home you visit. Home tours run from 10:00am - 2:00pm and 4:00pm - 8:00pm. Please note: Last tour begins 15 minutes prior to closing of each session. This event will take place rain or shine.
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE CLOSED
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $70. (cash, venmo or check will be accepted)
Please no children/infants under 13 and no smoking, food, or cameras are permitted.
Shoes must be removed upon entry with booties and bags provided.
Thank you for your support!
All proceeds stay right here in our community, funding essential services such as food, shelter, medical care, and counseling through partnerships with 18 local agencies that support children facing hardship. Proceeds also provide urgent assistance in partnership with local schools and award two-year scholarships to the College of DuPage for deserving students from Glenbard South and Glenbard West.
2026 Housewalk Details
Your Ticket includes tours of four featured homes and trolley transportation between the homes and downtown Glen Ellyn. The downtown trolley stop will be at à la main, where attendees are invited to shop, enjoy drinks and light bites, learn more about the featured homes, and access restrooms. Home addresses will be emailed to you the week before the event.
You will receive your ticket at the first home you visit. Home tours run from 10:00am - 2:00pm and 4:00pm - 8:00pm. Please note: Last tour begins 15 minutes prior to closing of each session. This event will take place rain or shine.
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE CLOSED
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $70. (cash, venmo or check will be accepted)
Please no children/infants under 13 and no smoking, food, or cameras are permitted.
Shoes must be removed upon entry with booties and bags provided.
Thank you for your support!
Join us at The Parlour after the Glen Ellyn House Walk! It’s the perfect spot to unwind, grab a drink, and enjoy a few light bites with friends. Plus, 10% of each cocktail or light bite purchased goes to the Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare organization!
2026 Featured Homes
Built on an expansive lot in the heart of Glen Ellyn, this home is a beautifully executed modern farmhouse with transitional influences. Completed in 2022, this custom design-and-build by Oakley Home Builders blends classic midwestern architecture with clean, contemporary details and today’s most sought-after finishes. From the outside, the crisp white exterior, dark windows, gabled rooflines, and charming front porch create timeless curb appeal with a fresh and elevated feel. At the heart of the home, the kitchen is a true showpiece—featuring custom cabinetry, designer lighting, premium appliances, expansive countertops, and a three-season-room that invites the outdoors in. Every room was thoughtfully designed and features high ceilings, unique finishes, statement tiles, hidden storage, and fun touches for their young children. The newly finished basement is an entertainer's dream featuring a beautifully crafted wine cellar and walk-out entrance to the gorgeously landscaped backyard. Overall, the home embodies a modern farmhouse sensibility- timeless, inviting, and thoughtfully detailed, while incorporating transitional elements that give it sophistication and longevity.
Built in 1893 in the Queen Anne style, this remarkable home is a true piece of Glen Ellyn history. Originally constructed by Ward B. LeStage, the residence later became the home of Thomas and Ellen Hill, early community figures whose vision helped shape the character and beauty of the village. Their influence on Glen Ellyn’s development remains part of the town’s story, and this property stands as a lasting reminder of that era.
From the moment you arrive, the architectural details set the tone. The turret, wraparound porch, and original stained and leaded glass reflect the craftsmanship of the late nineteenth century. Inside, a curved staircase, built in bench seating within the tower, and a coffered ceiling in the foyer highlight the home’s preserved character. The first floor includes gracious living and dining rooms along with a quiet library, each space filled with natural light and thoughtful millwork.
Over time, the home has been carefully restored to honor its past while supporting modern living. The renovated kitchen features handmade cabinetry, concrete countertops, a French La Cornue range, and a Sub Zero refrigerator. The third floor offers a vaulted primary suite with a full bath and walk in closet, creating a private retreat tucked beneath the roofline. A finished basement with recreation space, wine storage, and exterior access adds flexibility.
Outside, professionally designed gardens and inviting gathering spaces complement the historic setting. Located just steps from Lake Ellyn, downtown festivals, dining, shopping, and Glenbard West, this home offers a rare opportunity to experience a property that is both historically significant and warmly livable.
From the moment you arrive, the architectural details set the tone. The turret, wraparound porch, and original stained and leaded glass reflect the craftsmanship of the late nineteenth century. Inside, a curved staircase, built in bench seating within the tower, and a coffered ceiling in the foyer highlight the home’s preserved character. The first floor includes gracious living and dining rooms along with a quiet library, each space filled with natural light and thoughtful millwork.
Over time, the home has been carefully restored to honor its past while supporting modern living. The renovated kitchen features handmade cabinetry, concrete countertops, a French La Cornue range, and a Sub Zero refrigerator. The third floor offers a vaulted primary suite with a full bath and walk in closet, creating a private retreat tucked beneath the roofline. A finished basement with recreation space, wine storage, and exterior access adds flexibility.
Outside, professionally designed gardens and inviting gathering spaces complement the historic setting. Located just steps from Lake Ellyn, downtown festivals, dining, shopping, and Glenbard West, this home offers a rare opportunity to experience a property that is both historically significant and warmly livable.
Built in 1907, this Colonial Revival carries pieces of Glen Ellyn’s origin story, then turns the page with a bold, beautifully executed reinvention. Built by John W. Turner, proprietor of the former Turner Hotel at Crescent and Main and a key figure in shaping the village’s early neighborhoods, the home has long stood as a quiet landmark. In 2025, its current owner partnered with McJames Construction and Marc S. Kollias-Architect for a down-to-the-studs transformation, reimagining the interior for contemporary life while honoring the home’s historic footprint and spirit.
That reverence for what came before is felt in every room. Original architectural details and antique fixtures were thoughtfully saved and reintroduced, creating a rich, layered look balancing past and present. The home’s exterior still proudly displays the original rusticated block that was made on site, and a carriage step just a few paces from the front door is a remnant of times past.
Upon entry, you’re greeted by an intimate vestibule finished in Italian marble, setting a tone of understated elegance. Original, refinished pocket doors reveal a living room to one side, anchored by a fireplace that was carefully dismantled and rebuilt, restoring both its beauty and function, while curated furnishings lend the space a collected, storied warmth. Another set of pocket doors frame the dining room, designed to feel like a parlor, where guests can lounge and converse under the wooden beams and amid rich textures.
The home’s showstopper is its grand French country farm kitchen, with calming blue cabinetry and a walnut butcher block, where you might catch the homeowner mid-prep, flour-dusted, and nurturing a sourdough loaf.
More than a renovation, this is a stunning next chapter: architectural character preserved, modern refinement elevated, and a century-old home made ready for the years ahead.
That reverence for what came before is felt in every room. Original architectural details and antique fixtures were thoughtfully saved and reintroduced, creating a rich, layered look balancing past and present. The home’s exterior still proudly displays the original rusticated block that was made on site, and a carriage step just a few paces from the front door is a remnant of times past.
Upon entry, you’re greeted by an intimate vestibule finished in Italian marble, setting a tone of understated elegance. Original, refinished pocket doors reveal a living room to one side, anchored by a fireplace that was carefully dismantled and rebuilt, restoring both its beauty and function, while curated furnishings lend the space a collected, storied warmth. Another set of pocket doors frame the dining room, designed to feel like a parlor, where guests can lounge and converse under the wooden beams and amid rich textures.
The home’s showstopper is its grand French country farm kitchen, with calming blue cabinetry and a walnut butcher block, where you might catch the homeowner mid-prep, flour-dusted, and nurturing a sourdough loaf.
More than a renovation, this is a stunning next chapter: architectural character preserved, modern refinement elevated, and a century-old home made ready for the years ahead.
Elevated among many stately homes with views of the park behind, this classic craftsman style home is the perfect blend of sophistication and relaxed living. This home feels both deliberately curated and effortlessly livable from the moment you step inside.
Reimagined by Taylor Hill Interiors, the home underwent a complete renovation and substantial three‑story addition in 2023 by Wetmore Construction. The expansion introduced a spacious chef’s kitchen that now anchors the home, a light‑filled family room designed for seamless indoor‑outdoor living, a serene primary suite retreat, and an extra‑deep basement complete with a bar and golf simulator. The result is an intentional, intuitive flow that supports both effortless entertaining and the rhythms of everyday family life.
Custom millwork in the dining room, laundry room, and butler’s pantry brings both refinement and function, while curated vintage touches (an antique mirrored mudroom door, a Ralph Lauren loveseat, and a collection of repurposed vintage plates) add warmth, character, and a sense of timeless charm.
This thoughtfully designed home beautifully balances timeless craftsmanship with the ease of modern living.
Reimagined by Taylor Hill Interiors, the home underwent a complete renovation and substantial three‑story addition in 2023 by Wetmore Construction. The expansion introduced a spacious chef’s kitchen that now anchors the home, a light‑filled family room designed for seamless indoor‑outdoor living, a serene primary suite retreat, and an extra‑deep basement complete with a bar and golf simulator. The result is an intentional, intuitive flow that supports both effortless entertaining and the rhythms of everyday family life.
Custom millwork in the dining room, laundry room, and butler’s pantry brings both refinement and function, while curated vintage touches (an antique mirrored mudroom door, a Ralph Lauren loveseat, and a collection of repurposed vintage plates) add warmth, character, and a sense of timeless charm.
This thoughtfully designed home beautifully balances timeless craftsmanship with the ease of modern living.
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At the heart of Infant Welfare is helping one another - neighbor to neighbor - to ensure a healthy, thriving local community. We are grateful for the generosity of our neighbors like you.
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