A long private driveway ascends to a French Provincial Property in the coveted Woodlands, forming a courtyard-style approach and a strong sense of arrival. Available for the first time in decades and a unique opportunity to own a piece of Hinsdale's rich architectural history. Beautifully wooded lot spanning 28,344 SQFT, experience true seclusion in a property that is surrounded on all 3 sides by mature trees that create natural privacy on a street with no thru traffic. Ideal location and setting for building your dream home that can be over 7,500 sqft and set on a picturesque hill. All Brick Ranch home that can be renovated to today's look with a charm that is impossible to duplicate; with custom millwork by designer Helen Buckner, antique chandeliers, high ceilings and exceptional window placement that captures picture perfect views in every direction. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 4 full baths, unfinished basement and 2 car attached garage. Most notably, the sunroom could be called a greenroom with windows all around offering a scenic retreat. Dense natural foliage provides the backdrop, enhancing both beauty and tranquility where each season paints the landscape in new colors. Walk to Blue Ribbon Oak Elementary School, train and town. A rare combination of elevation, views, and natural prominence - a setting of quiet stature and lasting distinction. SURVEY INCLUDED IN PHOTOS.
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$1,400,000
704 Bittersweet Ln, Hinsdale, IL 60521
3beds
3,403sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.65 Acres Lot
$1,496,800 Zestimate®
$411/sqft
$7,923 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,496,800
$1.42M - $1.57M
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High ceilingsPicture perfect viewsWooded lotScenic retreatCustom millworkPicturesque hillDense natural foliage
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Ginny Stewart, CNC,CRS,GRI (630)738-0077,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty,
Paige Kelly,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12496260
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X25
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X4
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Special Millwork
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,013
- Total interior livable area: 3,403 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.65 Acres
- Dimensions: 100x217x32x50x132x267
- Features: Wooded, Rear of Lot, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 18073000700000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Hinsdale
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Sold | $1,400,000-12.4%$411/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12496260 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Contingent | $1,599,000$470/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12496260 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $1,599,000-8.6%$470/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12496260 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000$514/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12496260 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $91,001 +0% |
| 2023 | $18,151 -1.1% | $90,999 +12% |
| 2022 | $18,357 +3.1% | $81,241 |
| 2021 | $17,812 +1% | $81,241 |
| 2020 | $17,644 -17.7% | $81,241 -19.5% |
| 2019 | $21,445 +5.7% | $100,980 |
| 2018 | $20,291 +3% | $100,980 |
| 2017 | $19,701 +23.9% | $100,980 +38.2% |
| 2016 | $15,895 +2.9% | $73,093 |
| 2015 | $15,444 -0.2% | $73,093 |
| 2014 | $15,470 +8.7% | $73,093 +7.4% |
| 2013 | $14,226 +5.4% | $68,046 |
| 2012 | $13,495 +13.9% | $68,046 |
| 2011 | $11,845 -10.5% | $68,046 -20.9% |
| 2010 | $13,237 +4.3% | $86,059 |
| 2009 | $12,687 +2.9% | $86,059 -7% |
| 2008 | $12,331 -8.8% | $92,537 +0.8% |
| 2007 | $13,526 +6.6% | $91,845 |
| 2006 | $12,694 -2.9% | $91,845 |
| 2005 | $13,079 +16.5% | $91,845 +37% |
| 2004 | $11,229 +3.4% | $67,059 |
| 2003 | $10,856 +9.1% | $67,059 |
| 2002 | $9,947 -26% | $67,059 -11.3% |
| 2001 | $13,444 -0.5% | $75,600 |
| 2000 | $13,507 +31.3% | $75,600 |
| 1999 | $10,286 | $75,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60521
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Oak Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Hinsdale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Hinsdale Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oak Elementary School
- Middle: Hinsdale Middle School
- High: Hinsdale Central High School
- District: 181
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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- Cook County
- Hinsdale
- 60521
- 704 Bittersweet Ln
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