Exceptional 5-bedroom, 3.1-bath home on a quiet, tree-lined street in highly sought-after north Downers Grove. This spacious two-story offers a flexible floor plan featuring a dramatic two-story foyer, formal dining room, and an expansive eat-in kitchen with an oversized island and tall maple cabinetry. The beautifully landscaped backyard includes a large stamped concrete patio, perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Recent updates include refinished and new hardwood floors, plantation shutters, recessed lighting, updated mechanicals, fresh interior paint, modern light fixtures, and a newly paved driveway. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite boasts a renovated spa-inspired bath with a soaking tub and walk-in shower, accompanied by three additional generously sized bedrooms. The finished basement adds a fifth bedroom, full bath, and a large recreation space ideal for guests, a home gym, or a media room. Ideally located within walking distance of schools, Washington Park, the Metra station, and vibrant downtown Downers Grove, this home offers the perfect blend of space, style, modern updates, and an unbeatable location.
Contingent
$975,000
827 Birch Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
5beds
2,641sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
6,550 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$369/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern light fixturesFinished basementQuiet tree-lined streetOversized islandRecessed lightingRenovated spa-inspired bathExpansive eat-in kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Larysa Domino 630-561-8331,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12678686
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Storage, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Custom Cabinetry), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X18
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 07X05
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 460 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X20
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Center Hall Plan, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,848
- Total interior livable area: 2,641 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,207
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,550 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 131
Details
- Parcel number: 0908106023
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Downers Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $369/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,093
- Annual tax amount: $15,445
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Contingent | $975,000$369/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12678686 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $975,000+12.7%$369/sqft |
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| 5/2/2022 | Sold | $865,000+3.6%$328/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11362582 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2022 | Pending sale | $835,000$316/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11362582 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2022 | Contingent | $835,000$316/sqft |
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| 4/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $835,000+81.5%$316/sqft |
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| 12/8/2000 | Sold | $460,000$174/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,433 +5.1% | $260,093 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $13,737 +11.2% | $239,100 +10.8% |
| 2022 | $12,350 +6.8% | $215,840 +1.2% |
| 2021 | $11,561 +1.9% | $213,380 +2% |
| 2020 | $11,349 +3.2% | $209,150 |
| 2019 | $10,995 +4% | -- |
| 2018 | $10,573 +3.2% | $190,990 +3.9% |
| 2017 | $10,242 +1.9% | $183,780 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $10,046 +1% | $175,400 +6.3% |
| 2015 | $9,946 +2.3% | $165,020 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $9,721 +2.1% | $156,810 +0.5% |
| 2013 | $9,524 +3.2% | $156,080 -4.3% |
| 2012 | $9,227 +1.7% | $163,110 -6.1% |
| 2011 | $9,073 -2.5% | $173,710 -9.4% |
| 2010 | $9,309 +1.4% | $191,760 -5.8% |
| 2009 | $9,177 +3.9% | $203,540 |
| 2008 | $8,836 +4.2% | $203,540 +5.9% |
| 2007 | $8,476 +8.2% | $192,200 +10.2% |
| 2006 | $7,834 +4.4% | $174,390 +7.7% |
| 2005 | $7,507 +6.6% | $161,920 +10.7% |
| 2004 | $7,040 +4.5% | $146,260 +10% |
| 2003 | $6,738 +3.9% | $132,960 +7.4% |
| 2002 | $6,488 +3.5% | $123,780 +6.8% |
| 2001 | $6,270 | $115,940 |
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Neighborhood: 60515
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lester Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Herrick Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Community H S Dist 99 - North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lester 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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