This Property is a Work of Art, One of a Kind....Expansive Estate Living, This custom-built 1987 estate on 2.65 acres, with a spring-fed pond, offers a blend of spacious living and natural beauty. With 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and an impressive 6 car garage spaces-including a 2.5-car Main Level Garage, a 3-car Oversized Lower Garage with additional side bays, and a carport for 4 vehicles-this brick home is perfect for those who love both comfort and storage. The open-concept kitchen and the great room feature vaulted ceilings and are illuminated by four skylights that flood the area with natural light. Cozy up by one of two fireplaces-a charming wood-burning stove and a convenient gas fireplace, perfect for any season. The second-level primary suite boasts a new luxury bath, a spacious walk-in closet, and a private balcony with serene pond views. An adjacent loft overlooks the grand two-story foyer, adding to the suite's elegant design. The unique layout includes separate, yet open, dining and bonus rooms, a sunroom with exterior access, and a dream pantry room that can accommodate both a refrigerator and a freezer. Bedrooms 2, 3, and 4 each feature ensuite bathrooms. Additional features include solid oak 6-panel doors throughout, French doors separating the foyer from the main living space, maple flooring in bedrooms 3 and 4, and multiple ceiling heights that add to the architectural charm-from eight-foot ceilings in the dining room to ten-foot ceilings in the kitchen. The expansive wrap-around deck features multiple access points from inside the home, offering stunning views from every angle. This property is surrounded by a stunning natural landscape with countless 100-year-old oak trees and abundant wildlife, providing a peaceful retreat. Updates include a new asphalt driveway (2021), a new concrete apron and sidewalk, recent painting and staining, and a new water softener and filtration system. The roof replacement features 40-year shingles. This home is conveniently located within walking distance of Wheaton Academy, offering easy access to the esteemed private school. Don't miss the full list of updates available in the Additional Information tab.
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$1,012,500
28W675 Alena Dr, West Chicago, IL 60185
5beds
4,254sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
2.65 Acres Lot
$1,156,200 Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$5,244 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,156,200
$1.06M - $1.27M
$5,244/mo
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Gas fireplaceSpring-fed pondWood-burning stoveStunning viewsDream pantry roomSunroom with exterior accessOpen-concept kitchen
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Listed by:
Lance Kammes 630-667-3333,
RE/MAX Suburban
Bought with:
Brian Caron
Dream Town Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12175234
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Office, Loft, Heated Sun Room, Family Room, Foyer, Pantry, Walk In Closet, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 468 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 608 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X19
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Office
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener Owned, Multiple Water Heaters, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Sink
Features
- Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Egress Window,8 ft + pour,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Includes Accessories, Masonry, More than one, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,254 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Carport, Heated Garage, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 2.65 Acres
- Dimensions: 343X625X96X677
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot, Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, RV/Boat Storage, Second Garage, Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 0402108015
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Details
- Builder model: CUSTOM
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: West Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,513
- Annual tax amount: $15,846
- Date on market: 10/9/2024
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2025 | Sold | $1,012,500-12%$238/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12175234 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2024 | Contingent | $1,150,000$270/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12175234 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2024 | Price change | $1,150,000-4.2%$270/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12175234 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+220%$282/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12175234 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2016 | Sold | $375,000-46.4%$88/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2012 | Listing removed | $699,000$164/sqft |
Source: Realty Executives Premiere #08180115 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2012 | Price change | $699,000-5.3%$164/sqft |
Source: Realty Executives Premiere #08180115 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2012 | Price change | $738,500-1.4%$174/sqft |
Source: Realty Executives Premiere #08092174 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2012 | Listed for sale | $748,900$176/sqft |
Source: Realty Executives Premiere Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,954 +0.7% | $190,513 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $15,847 +22.1% | $186,020 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $12,976 +3.8% | $155,980 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $12,501 +1.7% | $149,520 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $12,291 +3.5% | $144,980 +5% |
| 2019 | $11,878 -2% | $138,070 |
| 2018 | $12,126 -41.9% | $138,070 -38.2% |
| 2017 | $20,875 +1.8% | $223,460 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $20,499 +2.9% | $208,350 +8% |
| 2015 | $19,929 -0.8% | $192,870 +0.5% |
| 2014 | $20,099 -0.1% | $191,960 -3.5% |
| 2013 | $20,120 +0.1% | $198,980 -7.9% |
| 2012 | $20,098 +3.7% | $216,000 -9.5% |
| 2011 | $19,380 -0.6% | $238,700 -7.2% |
| 2010 | $19,490 +4.1% | $257,330 -4.4% |
| 2009 | $18,715 +1.3% | $269,140 |
| 2008 | $18,482 +7.1% | $269,140 +7.2% |
| 2007 | $17,262 +6.7% | $251,060 +6.7% |
| 2006 | $16,182 +4.7% | $235,290 +6.5% |
| 2005 | $15,460 +5.4% | $220,930 +6.1% |
| 2004 | $14,669 +4.6% | $208,220 +7% |
| 2003 | $14,021 +11.1% | $194,590 +9.6% |
| 2002 | $12,626 -5.1% | $177,580 -1.3% |
| 2001 | $13,308 +3.7% | $179,850 +5.3% |
| 2000 | $12,828 | $170,800 |
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Neighborhood: 60185
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Benjamin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Evergreen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Evergreen Elementary School
- Middle: Benjamin Middle School
- High: Community High School
- District: 25
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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