Beautifully updated and thoughtfully designed, 1017 Palmer St. offers the space, style, flexibility, and terrific Downers Grove location. The bright, open-concept main level seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining area, and living room, creating an inviting space for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Beautiful hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout, while the remodeled kitchen stands out with 42-inch white shaker-style soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a contrasting center island, stone backsplash, pendant lighting, an oversized single-basin sink, and abundant recessed lighting. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath featuring a double quartz vanity and classic subway-tile tub and shower surround. The spacious Lower Level provides even more versatile living space with a large Family Room anchored by a true wood-burning fireplace, plus a fourth bedroom and second full bath. One of the home's most desirable features is the additional subbasement, a rarity among split-level homes. This bonus level provides exceptional storage along with exciting potential for a future recreation room, home gym, hobby space, or additional finished living area. Step outside to a large, fenced and gated backyard featuring a spacious covered deck, raised garden beds, and a detached 2.5-car garage. Extensive improvements provide added peace of mind, including a new roof, gutters, downspouts, siding, rear door, variable-speed furnace, LED lighting, and newer central air conditioning. Enjoy convenient access to highly regarded schools, vibrant downtown Downers Grove, the Metra station, shopping, restaurants, fitness centers, Mar-Duke Farm Park, McCollum Park, and O'Brien Park. Move Confidently.
Active
$550,000
1017 Palmer St, Downers Grove, IL 60516
4beds
2,550sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
True wood-burning fireplaceFourth bedroomThree comfortable bedroomsAbundant recessed lightingRaised garden bedsContrasting center islandRear door
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Listed by:
Elaine Pagels, CSC 630-640-2002,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,
Dan Wood 630-640-3798,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12755553
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Custom Cabinetry, SolidSurfaceCounter), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry
- Area: 506 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X23
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Oven, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Dining Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Attic: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,553
- Total interior livable area: 2,550 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 589
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Split Level
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X155
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0920112007
- Special conditions: Corporate Relo
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
- Major remodel year: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Downers Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $163,127
- Annual tax amount: $8,788
- Date on market: 9/16/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2021 | Sold | $389,000$153/sqft |
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| 1/19/2021 | Pending sale | $389,000$153/sqft |
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| 1/5/2021 | Contingent | $389,000$153/sqft |
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| 1/1/2021 | Pending sale | $389,000$153/sqft |
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| 12/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $389,000$153/sqft |
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| 12/7/2020 | Pending sale | $389,000$153/sqft |
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| 11/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $389,000$153/sqft |
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| 11/24/2020 | Pending sale | $389,000$153/sqft |
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| 11/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $389,000+34.1%$153/sqft |
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| 6/17/2016 | Sold | $290,000-3.3%$114/sqft |
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| 5/2/2016 | Pending sale | $299,900$118/sqft |
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| 4/13/2016 | Listed for sale | $299,900$118/sqft |
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| 4/13/2016 | Pending sale | $299,900$118/sqft |
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| 4/1/2016 | Price change | $299,900-3.6%$118/sqft |
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| 3/30/2016 | Price change | $311,000-0.3%$122/sqft |
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| 3/23/2016 | Price change | $312,000-0.3%$122/sqft |
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| 3/16/2016 | Price change | $313,000-0.3%$123/sqft |
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| 3/9/2016 | Price change | $314,000-0.3%$123/sqft |
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| 12/1/2015 | Price change | $315,000-1.5%$124/sqft |
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| 11/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $319,900$125/sqft |
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| 11/16/2015 | Pending sale | $319,900$125/sqft |
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| 10/29/2015 | Listed for sale | $319,900+25.9%$125/sqft |
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| 7/16/2002 | Sold | $254,000+49.4%$100/sqft |
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| 2/4/1994 | Sold | $170,000$67/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,788 +7.2% | $163,127 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $8,197 +5.3% | $151,183 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $7,786 +3.2% | $138,980 +3.6% |
| 2022 | $7,542 | $134,150 +1.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $132,620 +2% |
| 2020 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | -- | $113,310 +3.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $109,040 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $5,816 +1.2% | $104,060 +6.3% |
| 2015 | $5,748 0% | $97,900 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $5,749 +2.1% | $95,180 +0.5% |
| 2013 | $5,631 +8.6% | $94,730 +0.5% |
| 2012 | $5,185 +1.5% | $94,290 -6.1% |
| 2011 | $5,108 +2% | $100,420 -5.2% |
| 2010 | $5,007 +1.3% | $105,920 -5.8% |
| 2009 | $4,944 +3.6% | $112,420 |
| 2008 | $4,771 +4.2% | $112,420 +5.9% |
| 2007 | $4,580 +10.7% | $106,150 +12.3% |
| 2006 | $4,139 +4.6% | $94,490 +7.7% |
| 2005 | $3,958 +3.1% | $87,740 +7% |
| 2004 | $3,838 +3.8% | $82,000 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,698 -0.6% | $74,540 +2.9% |
| 2002 | $3,720 +3.6% | $72,460 +6.8% |
| 2001 | $3,590 +7.3% | $67,870 +3.5% |
| 2000 | $3,344 | $65,570 |
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Neighborhood: 60516
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kingsley Elementary School
- Middle: O Neill Middle School
- High: South High School
- District: 58
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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