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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$860,000
1117 Jefferson Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516
5beds
2,853sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$4,256 Estimated rent
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Gas fireplaceFinished basementLarge islandPrivacy fenceSerene water fountainPerennials galoreLarge sun-filled family room
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Listed by:
Gayle Mullins 630-464-7082,
Platinum Partners Realtors
Bought with:
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12613995
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Granite Counters), Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet, Sink
Features
- Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,853 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
Lot
- Dimensions: 79x95x150x130x90
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0917109025
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Downers Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $247,801
- Annual tax amount: $13,270
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Sold | $860,000+1.2%$301/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12613995 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Contingent | $850,000$298/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12613995 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000$298/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12613995 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,271 +5.4% | $247,801 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $12,590 +0.5% | $227,800 +4.1% |
| 2022 | $12,527 +6.8% | $218,840 +1.2% |
| 2021 | $11,726 +1.9% | $216,350 +2% |
| 2020 | $11,512 +3.2% | $212,060 |
| 2019 | $11,152 +5.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $10,540 +3.2% | $190,410 +3.9% |
| 2017 | $10,210 -7.8% | $183,220 -4.9% |
| 2016 | $11,068 +1% | $192,630 +6.3% |
| 2015 | $10,960 -0.1% | $181,230 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $10,972 +2.1% | $176,210 +0.5% |
| 2013 | $10,749 +3.2% | $175,380 -4.3% |
| 2012 | $10,412 +1.7% | $183,280 -6.1% |
| 2011 | $10,235 +1.1% | $195,180 -6.1% |
| 2010 | $10,121 +1.5% | $207,970 -5.8% |
| 2009 | $9,976 +3.9% | $220,750 |
| 2008 | $9,604 +4.3% | $220,750 +5.9% |
| 2007 | $9,212 +8.2% | $208,450 +10.2% |
| 2006 | $8,516 +4.3% | $189,130 +7.7% |
| 2005 | $8,162 +9.7% | $175,600 +13.8% |
| 2004 | $7,441 +4.5% | $154,310 +10% |
| 2003 | $7,119 +2.5% | $140,280 +6.1% |
| 2002 | $6,945 +3.5% | $132,240 +6.8% |
| 2001 | $6,712 +5.3% | $123,850 +6.7% |
| 2000 | $6,374 | $116,060 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60516
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hillcrest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10O Neill Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Community H S Dist 99 - South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hillcrest 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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