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$850,000
5 Days On Site

1117 Jefferson Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60516

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active Under Contract
4
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,853
SqFt
$298
/SqFt
1988
Built
County:
DuPage
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Platinum Partners Realtors
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This one of a kind custom-built home with Cape Cod charm showcases an inviting, sweeping front porch and is situated on a huge storybook wooded setting in a perfect Downers Grove location. Presenting 5 bedrooms 3.5 baths, an oversized bonus room, huge Laundry room and a finished basement. This unique home offers incredible living space, tons of closet and storage areas and a private, peaceful and picturesque outdoors. The spacious living room opens to a large sun-filled family room featuring a gas fireplace and sliding glass doors that open to an expansive deck with views of the scenic backyard. The kitchen boasts plenty of space and features a large island, work area and a butlers pantry/coffee station with extra cabinet space. Off the kitchen is a huge laundry room with front and backyard exterior access, a large closet and a door to the garage. On the second level you'll find 4 large bedrooms, walk-in closets and a huge bonus room with additional separate closets and storage areas. Hangout in the finished lower level offering a recreation area, bedroom and a recently remodeled full bath. Enjoy and entertain in the 17,000 square feet of outdoor space that includes a fire pit with paver brick sitting area, a serene water fountain, perennials galore, and plenty of green space. Also included is a privacy fence and a shed on a a concrete base with decorative slate chip mulch. NEW A/C, Furnace, & HWH -2023. 1117 Jefferson iAve s perfectly located and just a simple stroll to Hillcrest school and a short walk to the charming downtown filled with restaurants, shops and the train. Amazing Home, Amazing Space, Amazing Location!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$850,000
Days On Site 
5 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,853 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1988
MLS® Number 
12613995
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$13,270
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
14 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
14 hours agoStatus changed to Active Under Contract
6 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2.5
Parking 
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerAttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2.5
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Traditional
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
FinishedPartial
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomWood BurningGas Starter
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Laminate
Heating 
Natural Gas
Interior 
Wet BarWalk-In Closet(s)Granite Counters
Laundry Features 
Main LevelGas Dryer HookupIn UnitLaundry ClosetSink
Window Features 
ScreensSkylight(s)
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 17X11Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 12X12Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 14X13Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 15X15Level - Basement
Bonus Room 
Dimensions - 21X14Level - Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 15X12Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 21X15Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 21X15Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Granite Counters
Laundry 
Dimensions - 17X9Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 16X15Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 21X15Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Cedar
Exterior 
Fire Pit
Lot Features 
Cul-De-SacIrregular LotLandscapedWooded
Other Structures 
Shed(s)
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
Asphalt
Windows/Doors 
ScreensSkylight(s)
Community Features
MLS Area 
Downers Grove
School District 
South High School
Township 
Downers Grove
Schools
School District
South High School
Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School
Middle School
O Neill Middle School
High School
South High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Platinum Partners Realtors



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