Here is your chance to own a charming bungalow, with a location that can't be beat. From the moment you walk up to the front porch, you can imagine sitting out here in the morning with your cup of coffee enjoying the peace. Once you step into the house, you feel like you are home. With an updated kitchen featuring all new cabinets, butcher block counters, stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, all accented with soft gold finishes. The dining room has parquet flooring and plenty of room for entertaining family and friends. With a wall of bookcases, the living room is spacious and has plenty of natural light from the over-sized picture window. Your primary bedroom offers great closet space plus room for all your furniture. This floor also features a second bedroom with a great closet and views of the backyard. The full bath has been updated with a newer vanity, ceramic surround, yet keeps the charm to fit the style of the home. The living room and bedrooms also have newer carpet. All windows on the main level are vinyl windows. There is an additional bedroom in the basement or a great home office. Plus a great family-room and additional full bath. The basement also gives you access to the oversized two car garage which is extra deep for additional storage. The possibilities of what you can do with the walk up attic is endless...additional bedroom, rec room, office, etc. The ideas are just waiting to you. The outside of the home has many mature trees, large lot and newer cedar privacy fence. You can not beat this location. Close to schools, train, expressways and all shopping/entertainment. Call today for your private showing and see all that this home truly has to offer.
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$450,000
1542 Herbert St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
3beds
1,737sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.32 Acres Lot
$451,400 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$2,982 Estimated rent
Home value
$451,400
$415,000 - $492,000
$2,982/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 04:52pm
Listing courtesy of:
Cory Tanzer 312-500-5808,
Option Premier LLC,
Valerie Sangermano,
Option Premier LLC
Bought with:
Patty Wardlow
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Molly Roche
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12475328
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Parquet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 506 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X22
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X16
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Bookcases
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,158
- Total interior livable area: 1,737 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,158
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
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 140 X 100
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0906200014
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- 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
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Downers Grove
- Subdivision: Burlington Highlands
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Sold | $450,000$259/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12475328 | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Contingent | $450,000$259/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12475328 | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+34.3%$259/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12475328 | ||
| 4/12/2023 | Sold | $335,000+5%$193/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11737521 | ||
| 3/30/2023 | Pending sale | $319,000$184/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11737521 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,654 +116.3% | $128,710 +5.6% |
| 2022 | $3,077 +5.6% | $121,880 +1.2% |
| 2021 | $2,914 -0.2% | $120,490 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60515
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Belle Aire Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Herrick Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Community H S Dist 99 - North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Belle Aire Elementary School
- Middle: Herrick Middle School
- High: 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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