Home is where the heart is, and this extraordinary estate is designed to capture it. Tucked at the end of a quiet, tree-lined street, this stunning 5 bedroom, 6.5 bath residence offers unmatched privacy and serenity on over two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Surrounded by mature trees, with scenic views of St. Joseph's Creek and winding stone pathways, the setting feels like a private retreat. An inviting open-air pavilion with a fireplace creates the perfect backdrop for relaxing or entertaining while immersed in nature. Originally built in 2017 and thoughtfully reimagined in 2025 with impeccable craftsmanship and design, this home seamlessly blends modern sophistication with timeless elegance. Offering over 7,500 square feet of living space across three finished levels, every detail has been carefully curated from custom cabinetry and designer millwork to premium appliances, exquisite quartzite countertops, intricate tilework, and rich hardwood flooring throughout. At the heart of the home, the newly designed kitchen is both beautiful and functional, showcasing breathtaking views of the picturesque backyard. It opens effortlessly to the inviting living room, where a striking stone fireplace, detailed ceiling moldings, and a wall of windows create a warm yet dramatic space. A fully equipped scullery ideal for entertaining or catering features abundant cabinetry, a second dishwasher, and sink for added convenience. The main level also offers a newly renovated powder room with a statement tile wall, mudroom with laundry and a luxurious first-floor primary suite with a spa-inspired bath. A charming three-season room with radiant heated floors, a stone fireplace with new gas logs, and EZ Breeze windows provides year-round enjoyment. Upstairs, a second primary suite offers a private retreat complete with a beautifully appointed bath, its own laundry room, and a sunlit sitting area that feels like a treehouse escape. Three additional ensuite bedrooms, a kitchenette, and flexible office space provide comfort and versatility for family and guests. The walk-out lower level is designed for both relaxation and recreation, featuring a spacious rec room with built-ins, a fitness room, and a full bath. Completing the home is a heated four-car garage connected to a functional mudroom, along with the rare convenience of elevator access to all three levels. All of this just blocks from downtown Downers Grove, Metra and interstate access. This one-of-a-kind property offers a harmonious blend of luxury, comfort, and natural beauty an exceptional place to call home.
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$3,500,000
5237 Cornell Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
5beds
7,535sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
2.07 Acres Lot
$3,500,700 Zestimate®
$464/sqft
$7,310 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,500,700
$3.22M - $3.78M
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Striking stone fireplaceQuiet tree-lined streetBeautifully appointed bathThree additional ensuite bedroomsFlexible office spaceDetailed ceiling moldingsDesigner millwork
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Listing courtesy of:
Joanna Matthies 630-514-4551,
@properties Christies International Real Estate
Bought with:
Joanna Matthies
@properties Christies International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12638471
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X19
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 630 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X30
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X26
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 459 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X17
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X20
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1584 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44X36
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level, Multiple Locations
Features
- Elevator, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other, Exterior
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,535
- Total interior livable area: 7,535 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 2,280
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Standby Generator, Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2.07 Acres
- Dimensions: 275x326
Details
- Parcel number: 0907302013
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Other, Combination
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Service - 400 Amp or Greater
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Downers Grove
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Sold | $3,500,000-2.8%$464/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Contingent | $3,600,000$478/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,600,000$478/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Listing removed | $3,600,000$478/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $3,600,000-4%$478/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,750,000+63%$498/sqft |
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| 2/7/2025 | Sold | $2,300,000+15%$305/sqft |
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| 1/28/2025 | Pending sale | $1,999,999$265/sqft |
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| 1/16/2025 | Contingent | $1,999,999$265/sqft |
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| 1/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,999,999+207.7%$265/sqft |
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| 8/3/2017 | Sold | $650,000+18.2%$86/sqft |
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| 12/3/2015 | Sold | $550,000-42%$73/sqft |
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| 11/4/2015 | Pending sale | $949,000$126/sqft |
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| 10/23/2015 | Price change | $949,000+5.4%$126/sqft |
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| 3/28/2015 | Listed for sale | $900,000-37.9%$119/sqft |
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| 12/3/2012 | Listing removed | $1,450,000$192/sqft |
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| 11/26/2012 | Price change | $1,450,000+134.2%$192/sqft |
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| 11/19/2012 | Price change | $619,000-57.3%$82/sqft |
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| 7/15/2012 | Price change | $1,450,000+134.2%$192/sqft |
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| 7/11/2012 | Price change | $619,000-57.3%$82/sqft |
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| 5/19/2012 | Price change | $1,450,000+134.2%$192/sqft |
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| 5/2/2012 | Price change | $619,000-57.3%$82/sqft |
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| 4/24/2012 | Price change | $1,450,000+134.2%$192/sqft |
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| 4/2/2012 | Price change | $619,000-57.3%$82/sqft |
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| 3/25/2012 | Price change | $1,450,000+134.2%$192/sqft |
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| 3/3/2012 | Price change | $619,000-57.3%$82/sqft |
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| 2/24/2012 | Price change | $1,450,000+134.2%$192/sqft |
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| 2/2/2012 | Listed for sale | $619,000+12.5%$82/sqft |
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| 5/19/2004 | Sold | $550,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,684 +5% | $551,950 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $29,210 +15.8% | $507,400 +15.5% |
| 2022 | $25,215 +6.8% | $439,430 +1.2% |
| 2021 | $23,605 +1.9% | $434,430 +2% |
| 2020 | $23,175 +3.2% | $425,830 |
| 2019 | $22,454 -1.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $22,723 +0.3% | $408,580 +19.8% |
| 2017 | $22,651 +53.2% | $341,090 +36.8% |
| 2016 | $14,785 -1.3% | $249,300 +4% |
| 2015 | $14,986 +12.1% | $239,600 +15.6% |
| 2014 | $13,363 -1.7% | $207,300 -5.8% |
| 2013 | $13,588 -4.1% | $220,110 -10.9% |
| 2012 | $14,164 +1.8% | $247,170 -6.1% |
| 2011 | $13,916 +25.1% | $263,220 +15.5% |
| 2010 | $11,120 +1.5% | $227,910 -5.8% |
| 2009 | $10,959 +3.9% | $241,910 |
| 2008 | $10,548 +4.3% | $241,910 +5.9% |
| 2007 | $10,117 +1.3% | $228,430 +3.4% |
| 2006 | $9,984 +4.5% | $220,870 +7.9% |
| 2005 | $9,557 +4.6% | $204,760 +7% |
| 2004 | $9,139 +4.2% | $191,370 +10% |
| 2003 | $8,769 +29.6% | $173,970 +32.8% |
| 2002 | $6,768 +3.6% | $130,960 +6.8% |
| 2001 | $6,534 +2.1% | $122,660 +3.5% |
| 2000 | $6,399 | $118,510 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60515
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hillcrest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Herrick Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Community H S Dist 99 - North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hillcrest Elementary School
- Middle: Herrick Middle School
- High: Downers Grove North 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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- 5237 Cornell Ave
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