1N744 Hillcrest Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185

4-bedroom home in the lovely Indian Knoll Neighborhood near Wheaton Academy. House was fully renovated in Fall 2024! School District Benjamin 25. House has a spacious "bonus" room, and a usable basement with workshop, rec room, and laundry. Beautiful, large backyard opens into neighboring backyards (no fence). Landlord lives nextdoor. Water & Sewer fees are included in rent. The tenant is responsible for other utilities. INTERIOR DETAILS: Kitchen remodeled with new appliances 4 bedrooms with hardwood floors; large closets 3 full bathrooms (fully remodeled) 2,100 square feet above ground (not including large, usable basement) Eat-in dining room Living room with large picture window Large bonus room/family room Partially finished basement w/ separate laundry room, workshop, and rec room New water heater and water softener Washer and dryer Air conditioning NEIGHBORHOOD DETAILS: Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood with rural feel Great neighbors! Easy access to Prairie Path & West Branch DuPage River Short walk to two neighborhood playgrounds COMMUTER DETAILS: 1 block away from Wheaton Academy 6 minutes to West Chicago Metra station, restaurants, and library 8 minutes to Winfield Metra station, restaurants, and CDH Hospital 15 minutes to downtown Wheaton and Wheaton College SCHOOL DISTRICT: School District: Benjamin 25 Elementary School: Evergreen Elementary Middle School: Benjamin Middle School High School: Community High School EXTERIOR DETAILS: .5 acre wooded lot Unfenced backyard has wooden deck and garden shed Paved patio with retractable sun awning Two-car garage w/ storage cabinets Smart garage door opener Garage equipped for Level 2 EV charger Free leaf pickup services in November Lease is binding for 12 months, after which it will switch to a month-to-month lease. Renters are responsible for the following utilities: - Electricity - Gas - Trash The house is on a well & septic system, so there is no utility fee for water. Renters are responsible for basic maintenance of house and yard including: - Mowing lawn regularly or paying for a lawn care service. (We have several teens in our neighborhood who mow lawns for a reasonable rate.) - Raking leaves (Winfield Township provides FREE leaf pickup in late November.) - Refilling salt in the water softener system (at least monthly) - Replacing filters in the AC system monthly Renters agree to abide by the following terms: - No smoking inside the house - No marijuana/cannabis on the premises - No illegal drugs of any kind on the premises This is a quiet, family-friendly street and we have great neighbors. Please treat all neighbors with consideration. No loud music or disruptive behavior. NOTE: the backyard of this house is not enclosed with a fence. It opens directly into the yards of two other neighbors, including the landlords who live next-door. Any outdoor dogs must be kept on a long tie-down, or in an enclosure of some kind to prevent dogs from wandering into the neighbors' yards.