317 E Walnut St

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Description

Discover this storybook treasure perched high on a hill in a fabulous woodsy setting. This charming cottage thoughtfully rehabbed in 2012 and again in 2023, offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a walkout lower level on a spacious 75x150 lot. Step inside to a magical old-world living room with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and hardwood floors. The generous dining room is perfect for gatherings, while the updated kitchen features all new stainless-steel appliances and a fresh new look for today's buyer....Discover this storybook treasure perched high on a hill in a fabulous woodsy setting. This charming cottage thoughtfully rehabbed in 2012 and again in 2023, offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a walkout lower level on a spacious 75x150 lot. Step inside to a magical old-world living room with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and hardwood floors. The generous dining room is perfect for gatherings, while the updated kitchen features all new stainless-steel appliances and a fresh new look for today's buyer. The main level also includes the primary bedroom, a secondary bedroom, updated full bath and newly added half bath. The walkout lower level is a hidden surprise, boasting an expansive family room, two additional bedrooms, newer full bath, and extra storage room. Enjoy easy access to the expanded private patio, pergola and fully fenced yard-ideal for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Recent improvements include: Complete exterior and interior painting; new flat roofs and gutter guards; new underground irrigation system; new security system; attached garage with new epoxy floor; and remodeled workroom/storage garage. Best yet, it's all about location. A pleasant stroll to town, train, and all Hinsdale has to offer, ensuring easy living every day. Award winning schools: The Lane Elementary, Hinsdale Middle School and the coveted Hinsdale Central High School district. This one is special, don't miss out!
  1. Listed by Chris Pequet • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (630)-327-5175 C: (630)-327-5175 chris@chrispequet.com
  2. Listed by Nicholas Conteduca • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (708)-906-9339 C: (708)-906-9339 nconteduca@yahoo.com

Property Details for 317 East Walnut Street

Area
Hinsdale
Township
Downers Grove
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 10/15/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 317 East Walnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #12466398
Days on Market169
Taxes$11,919 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / Hillside
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,499 SF
CountyDuPage County

Location

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Building Information for 317 East Walnut Street

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,499 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,788 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,795

Property Taxes

$993

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 317 East Walnut Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 181
  • Elementary School: The Lane Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Hinsdale Middle School
  • High School District: 86
  • High School: Hinsdale Central High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 181
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: Hillside
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Oven, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2012
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: Hillside
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 75X150
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 4
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 15
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-09-29T13:22:33
  • Photos Count: 38
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X15
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Walkout Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 25X25
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 23X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X4
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X16
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 10X8

Property History for 317 East Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12466398

$1,189,000
Aug 18, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #680179403

$565,000

+1.3% / yr

Aug 18, 2020

Sold

MRED #10654523

$565,000
May 18, 2020

Pending

MRED #10654523

Mar 3, 2020

Cancelled

MRED #10561466

$589,900
Mar 3, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10654523

$589,900
Oct 30, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10561466

$629,000
Oct 1, 2018

Cancelled

MRED #10095597

$669,000
Oct 1, 2018

Cancelled

MRED #10095596

$669,000
Sep 27, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10095597

$669,000
Sep 27, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10095596

$669,000
Sep 24, 2012

Sold

MRED #07573626

$509,000
Sep 21, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #340992317

$509,000

+1.3% / yr

Jun 10, 2012

Pending

MRED #07573626

Jul 6, 2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07573626

$549,000
Nov 8, 2009

Cancelled

MRED #07318540

$599,900
Sep 8, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07318540

$599,900
Sep 7, 2009

Expired

MRED #07017733

$624,900
Sep 9, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #07017733

$624,900
Sep 24, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #82305715

$440,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12466398

$1,189,000
08/18/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #680179403

$565,000

+1.3% / yr

08/18/2020

Sold

MRED #10654523

$565,000
05/18/2020

Pending

MRED #10654523

03/03/2020

Cancelled

MRED #10561466

$589,900
03/03/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10654523

$589,900
10/30/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10561466

$629,000
10/01/2018

Cancelled

MRED #10095597

$669,000
10/01/2018

Cancelled

MRED #10095596

$669,000
09/27/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10095597

$669,000
09/27/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10095596

$669,000
09/24/2012

Sold

MRED #07573626

$509,000
09/21/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #340992317

$509,000

+1.3% / yr

06/10/2012

Pending

MRED #07573626

07/06/2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07573626

$549,000
11/08/2009

Cancelled

MRED #07318540

$599,900
09/08/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07318540

$599,900
09/07/2009

Expired

MRED #07017733

$624,900
09/09/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #07017733

$624,900
09/24/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #82305715

$440,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 317 East Walnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$118,690Additions$119,223Total$237,913
Tax Record2024$11,919 ($993 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,489 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,489 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN09-01-412-010Fireplace TypeSingle

Schools near 317 East Walnut Street

This home is within Hinsdale Central Consolidated School District 181.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
The Lane Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hinsdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hinsdale Central High School
Public9 to 12

Hinsdale Adventist Academy
PrivatePK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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317 East Walnut Street is a single family home for sale in Hinsdale, IL 60521. This property was listed for sale on October 9, 2025 by Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $1,189,000. It has been on the market for a total of 169 days and was last sold on August 18, 2020. This listing's school districts are Hinsdale Central Consolidated School District 181, Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 School District. Nearby schools include The Lane Elementary School, Hinsdale Middle School and Hinsdale Central High School. 317 East Walnut Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, single family home built in 1927.

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