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$895,000
28 Days On Site

4533 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
6
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
4,002
SqFt
$224
/SqFt
1896
Built
County:
DuPage
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Among the most distinguished residences and settings in Downers Grove, this 1896 vintage, Victorian era, beauty was restored in ~2000 and awaits your vision to further restore it to its full grandeur. Many capital improvements and preservation of historic millwork, pocket doors, and hardware have already been made and are listed in the feature sheet. STATS: asking ~$223/sq ft which is nearly $50/sq ft less than the average $/sq ft in Downers Grove according to InfoSparks / 6 bedrooms + office including a 1st floor bedroom and 1st floor full bathroom / ~4,000 sq ft above grade / ~1,800 sq ft unfinished basement featuring ~11' ceilings and exterior access / detached two story, finished, 3.5 car garage with office and storage / attached 2.5 car garage used primarily for storage / 120' x 165' lot which Village approved splitting. Located very close to downtown Downers Grove, the Metra Train Station, Farmer's Market, Washington Park, Herrick Middle School, Downers Grove North High School, and all that town has to offer! Truly a rare and remarkable opportunity. Move Confidently.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$895,000
Days On Site 
28 Days
Bedrooms 
6
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,002 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.4517 Acres
Year Built 
1896
MLS® Number 
12489341
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$20,127
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Plans
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
4 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.4517
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
East
Foundation 
BlockBrick/MortarConcrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
5
Parking 
GravelGarage Door OpenerGarageOn SiteAttachedDetachedDriveway
Parking Spaces 
5
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Total 
4002
Style 
Other
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerRange HoodGas Cooktop
Basement 
UnfinishedExterior EntryStorage SpaceDaylightFull
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central AirZoned
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Hot Water
Interior 
Walk-In Closet(s)Entrance FoyerCathedral Ceiling(s)In-Law FloorplanBuilt-in FeaturesBookcasesHigh Ceilings
Laundry Features 
Upper LevelGas Dryer HookupIn Unit
Window Features 
Double Pane Windows
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 13X11Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 11X11Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 11X10Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 12X13Level - Main
Bedroom 6 
Dimensions - 12X12Level - Main
Breakfast Room 
Dimensions - 10X6Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 11X18Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 40X21Level - Second
Foyer 
Dimensions - 8X3Level - Main
Heated Sun Room 
Dimensions - 7X21Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 26X18Level - MainDescription - Island,Breakfast Room
Laundry 
Dimensions - 13X6Level - Second
Living Room 
Dimensions - 15X30Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 11X24Level - Second
Office 
Dimensions - 15X15Level - Main
Other Room 
Dimensions - 46X45Level - Basement
Walk In Closet 
Dimensions - 6X6Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
BrickCedar
Exterior 
Other
Lot Features 
Corner Lot
Other Structures 
Second Garage
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
Asphalt
Windows/Doors 
Double Pane Windows
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
Downers Grove
School District 
North High School
Township 
Downers Grove
Schools
School District
North High School
Elementary School
Lester Elementary School
Middle School
Herrick Middle School
High School
North High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago



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Joe Frieders, Managing Broker 

Swanson Real Estate 

815-786-9418 Sandwich

630-553-3333 Yorkville

815-693-4958 Direct

Areas Served: Dekalb, Lasalle, Kendall counties Illinois including Big Rock, Earlville, Hinckley, Leland,

Naperville, Newark, Oswego, Plano, Sandwich, Sheridan, Somonauk and Yorkville