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    • $555,000

    8122 Fairmount Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516

    5beds
    2,626sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1956
    0.64 Acres Lot
    $941,900 Zestimate®
    $211/sqft
    $4,185 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $941,900

    $895,000 - $989,000

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    What's special

    Spacious 5 bedroom, 2.1 bath home with 2626 sq. ft. of living space in highly desired Bruce Lake Subdivision. Serene lake views from many rooms and also from the large deck and yard. Beautiful addition with plush neutral carpeting, vaulted ceilings and beams features a main level large flex area used as a family room with several sliding glass doors and a wood burning fireplace, dining and office area too. The powder room, laundry and utility room are conveniently located in the main level addition. The second level part of the addition includes a 2nd master bedroom, bathroom, another bedroom and a loft. There is also pull down stairs leading to an attic with blown in insulation for extra storage and a whole house fan. The original part of the house has a main level living room, kitchen with breakfast room, original master bedroom, 2 more bedrooms, and 1 full bath. Deep 2 car garage with plenty of shelves for storage and electric box with circuit breakers. This home has 2 furnaces, 2 central air units and 2 hot water heaters. Main house roof and addition roof are both newer along with 1 furnace and 1 central air unit. You will enjoy peace & serenity sitting on your deck overlooking the lake and the soothing creek waterfall. This is also the perfect place for having your morning coffee, evening cocktail whether entertaining or alone, it's a great place to unwind. A hammock on the grass would be ideal to relax and watch a heron flying over the water or listen to the birds singing. (Please do not drive or walk on the private driveway to the north as it belongs to a neighbor. Homeowner annual dues are $150 for age 62 and over and $250 for under age 62.) Bruce Lake offers a country-type feel w/city amenities nearby & includes year round social events to make lifetime friends. Tranquil lake, fishing pier, playground, volleyball, basketball, fire pit, grills, cabana and pavilion. A truly treasured place to live and enjoy the great outdoors. Welcome Home!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Julie Mara 630-673-6272,

    Baird & Warner

    Bought with:

    Trevor Pauling

    john greene, Realtor

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11836177MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Breakfast Room, Office, Bedroom 5, Loft, Walk In Closet, Utility Room-1st Floor, Deck
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Window Treatments), Bathroom (Full)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 252 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X14
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 216 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X12
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 165 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X11
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 135 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X9
    Bedroom 5
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 110 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11X10
    Breakfast room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 135 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X9
    Deck
    • Features: Flooring (Other)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 576 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 24X24
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 198 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X11
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 357 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 21X17
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Breakfast Room), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 96 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X8
    Laundry
    • Features: Flooring (Other)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 40 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8X5
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 221 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17X13
    Loft
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 98 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X7
    Office
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 84 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X7
    Other
    • Features: Flooring (Other)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 30 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 6X5
    Walk in closet
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 36 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9X4
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Chute
    Features
    • Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Family Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 2,626 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: Creek
    Lot
    • Size: 0.64 Acres
    • Dimensions: 115 X 273.1 X 105 X 242
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0932202008
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cedar, Other
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1956

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park, Lake, Dock, Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Services included: None
    • HOA fee: $150 annually
    Location
    • Region: Downers Grove

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $211/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $145,732
    • Annual tax amount: $7,484
    • Date on market: 9/20/2023
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Has irrigation water rights: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/11/2026Listing removed$949,000$361/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12643944 Report a problem
    5/11/2026Listed for sale$949,000-0.1%$361/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12643944 Report a problem
    5/11/2026Listing removed$949,900$362/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12599922 Report a problem
    5/4/2026Price change$949,900-4.5%$362/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12599922 Report a problem
    4/13/2026Listed for sale$995,000$379/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12599922 Report a problem
    3/30/2026Contingent$995,000$379/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12599922 Report a problem
    3/24/2026Listed for sale$995,000+79.3%$379/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12599922 Report a problem
    5/3/2024Sold$555,000-7.5%$211/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11836177 Report a problem
    2/8/2024Contingent$599,999$228/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11836177 Report a problem
    10/20/2023Price change$599,999-2.4%$228/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11836177 Report a problem
    9/20/2023Listed for sale$615,000$234/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11836177 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $145,732 +8.8%
    2023$8,036 +7.4%$133,970 +6.1%
    2022$7,485 +15%$126,260 +1.2%
    2021$6,511 -9.1%$124,820 +2%
    2020$7,161 +3.1%$122,350
    2019$6,946 -6.6%--
    2018$7,435 +3.4%$123,340 +3.9%
    2017$7,191 +4.6%$118,690 +4.8%
    2016$6,874 +1.3%$113,280 +6.3%
    2015$6,783 +1.7%$106,570 +2.8%
    2014$6,672 +0.9%$103,620 +3.2%
    2013$6,615 +3%$100,390 -4.3%
    2012$6,425 -5.7%$104,910 -13.8%
    2011$6,814 -0.2%$121,770 -6.1%
    2010$6,828 +1.8%$129,680 -5.8%
    2009$6,704 +1.9%$137,650
    2008$6,579 +4.5%$137,650 +5.9%
    2007$6,297 +3.4%$129,980 +9.3%
    2006$6,090 +5.5%$118,900 +7.7%
    2005$5,770 +16%$110,400 +7%
    2004$4,974 -9.3%$103,170 +10%
    2003$5,483 -2.3%$93,790 +1.7%
    2002$5,611 +22.5%$92,220 +6.8%
    2001$4,582 -15%$86,380 +3.5%
    2000$5,394 $83,460
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60516

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Elizabeth Ide Elementary School
    • Middle: Lakeview Junior High School
    • High: South High School
    • District: 66

    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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