First time on the market! Built in 1963 by the same owner who has loved and maintained the home throughout its history. So ahead of its time with copper piping, zoned HVAC, whole house fan, one surprise after another. The home has spacious floor plan and rooms, retro details, covered porch, sub-basement, a lower level with above ground windows, fireplace, bathroom, exterior access, plus a beautiful backyard with mature trees and glorious view that will never change. Updates include HVAC, 200 amp electrical service, water heater, Permaseal, new chimney cap and tuck pointing. Located near vibrant downtown Downers Grove, Metra Train Station, Farmers Market, schools, Avery Coonley School, Maple Grove Forest.
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Price cut: $25K (6/19)
$575,000
1131 Blanchard St, Downers Grove, IL 60516
4beds
1,900sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Glorious viewExterior accessSpacious floor planCovered porchRetro details
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 16 hours ago
Listing courtesy of:
Elaine Pagels 630-640-2002,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,
Brita Pagels 630-640-6200,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12374061

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Eating Area, Foyer, Screened Porch, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Eating area
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X21
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 729 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X27
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Pocket Door(s)
- Basement: Finished,Sub-Basement,Exterior Entry,Partial Exposure,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,511
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 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: Patio
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 75X160
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 0917108005
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Intercom, Fan-Whole House
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Other
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Downers Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $303/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $169,220
- Annual tax amount: $9,622
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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