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  • $870,500

    5524 Brookbank Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516

    5beds
    2,660sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1898
    0.39 Acres Lot
    $870,500 Zestimate®
    $327/sqft
    $4,093 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $870,500

    $792,000 - $966,000

    $4,093/mo

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    What's special

    Perfectly situated at the top of coveted Brookbank Road, on an enormous 284 ft deep lot, this is a modern farmhouse for the ages. An exceptional blend of architecture modernized for today's sophisticated buyer. Create front porch memories while sipping coffee watching the sunrise. Dramatic foyer opens to the light filled formal living and dining rooms. 9 foot ceilings set the stage. The cozy study with custom built ins is perfect for lazy Sunday afternoons. Grand celebrations will occur in the stunning chef's kitchen, with enormous eating area.. Complete with custom knotty adler cabinetry, marble counters, giant island w ample seating and fabulous farmhouse sink. Commercial quality appliances- 6 burner range w griddle, Zepher range hood-the difference is in the details! Period bathroom with subway tile updates. On point lighting, designer colors throughout- prepare to be impressed. Four generous sized bedrooms upstairs, complete with second floor laundry. Master suite with luxe bath was recently renovated, complete w heated floors and HansGrohe fixtures. Room sized walk in closet! Moved to its present location in 1967 where it now enjoys a deep and dry concrete foundation. This fabulous space now boasts a fantastic family room with media area and wet bar. Ample space in the non conforming 5th bedroom is great for weekend guests or convenient home office. Enormous walk up attic is perfect for future expansion. Nothing to do but move in- it has all been done. Newer windows, hardscaping, painted in and out. Super sized 2+ car garage with attached storage room. Through the multitude of glass doors and windows, virtually every room captures the alluring views of the spectacular yard. Enjoy the gardens and fruit trees while watching the stunning sunsets. Host barbecues for the amazing neighbors, family and friends . An easy stroll through Denburn Woods, town, restaurants, and express trains to the city. A triumph of architectural excellence- a rare opportunity, indeed.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Full, Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,660 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.39 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0918203023

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1898

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Downers Grove

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned, 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
    • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Heat/Fuel: Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water/Steam, Radiators, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Other Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Commuter Bus
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Exposure: E (East)
    • Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
    • Lot Description: Wooded
    • Age: Unknown
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Whirlpool
    • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Main Level
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Breakfast Rm
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Foyer
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Basement
    • 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Full, Unfinished
    • Status: Contingent
    • Style Of House: Victorian
    • Square Feet Source: Appraiser
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Breakfast Room, 5th Bedroom
    • Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Bar-Wet, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • Lot Dimensions: 60X284
    • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer
    • Laundry Level: 2nd Level
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Area Amenities: Park/Playground
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
    • Rebuilt Year: 1967
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Parcel Identification Number: 0918203023

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/6/2020Sold$615,000-3.1%$231/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10648198
    3/12/2020Pending sale$635,000$239/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Experience #10648198
    2/26/2020Listed for sale$635,000+9.5%$239/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Experience #10648198
    3/27/2015Sold$580,000-3.2%$218/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08813674
    1/26/2015Pending sale$599,000$225/sqft
    Source: Platinum Partners Realtors #08813674

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2023$9,402 +4%$166,160 +4.1%
    2022$9,042 +6.8%$159,630 +1.2%
    2021$8,463 +1.9%$157,810 +2%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60516

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Hillcrest Elementary School
    • Middle: O Neill Middle School
    • High: South High School
    • District: 99

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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