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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$555,000
8122 Fairmount Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516
5beds
2,626sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.64 Acres Lot
$323,700 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$4,142 Estimated rent
Home value
$323,700
$282,000 - $369,000
$4,142/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 06, 2024 at 01:00am
Listing courtesy of:
Julie Mara 630-673-6272,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Trevor Pauling
john greene, Realtor
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11836177
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
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
- 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 & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Lake, Dock, Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Downers Grove
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $150 annually
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/3/2024 | Sold | $555,000-7.5%$211/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11836177 | ||
| 2/8/2024 | Contingent | $599,999$228/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11836177 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | Price change | $599,999-2.4%$228/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11836177 | ||
| 9/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $615,000$234/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11836177 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60516
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Prairieview Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Lakeview Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Community H S Dist 99 - South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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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