5725 Hillcrest Road

Downers Grove, IL 60516

$800,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
4,432 Sq. Ft.
$181 / Sq. Ft.
4,432
Sq. Ft.
$181
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Lifestyle Privacy Arboretum Peace MCM-mid-century modern home. With vision for beauty and healing the environment, the sellers spent over 40 years curating a stunning, nature lovers paradise. The home was designed by G. E. Steckmesser in 1954, a student and later full-time employee of the famed Prairie style architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The well maintained home features nearly 4,400 sq ft total, including the full basement. Some unique features include the original inglenook and built-in cabinetry,...Lifestyle Privacy Arboretum Peace MCM-mid-century modern home. With vision for beauty and healing the environment, the sellers spent over 40 years curating a stunning, nature lovers paradise. The home was designed by G. E. Steckmesser in 1954, a student and later full-time employee of the famed Prairie style architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The well maintained home features nearly 4,400 sq ft total, including the full basement. Some unique features include the original inglenook and built-in cabinetry, a lighted, V-shaped plaster barrel ceiling, and horizontal banded woodwork throughout many of the rooms. The large primary bedroom suite includes a home office/sitting room. The 4-season Sunroom with three walls of exterior windows offering stunning views all year round. Kitchen and bathrooms are all updated tastefully and designed to complement the original design. Chevron shaped transom windows are a recurring architectural detail throughout the home and in the redwood and cedar siding too. Full basement has large above-grade windows that sun-drench the room, has exterior access to the backyard, drain tile system, sump pump with backup battery, and crawl space. Zoned central heating and cooling. Original drawings and newer plans remain with the home. More than 100 labeled woodland plants throughout the 0.63 acres. The yard has a koi pond, flagstone pathways, blue stone patio, designated vegetable garden, dreamy year round views of the yard from within the home. Located less than a block from Hillcrest Elementary School. A short distance to downtown Downers Grove and Metra BNSF Downers Grove Main Street stop, close to the Avery Coonley School and Morton Arboretum. Move Confidently!
  1. Listed by Elaine Pagels • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
  2. Listed by Brita Pagels • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details for 5725 Hillcrest Road

Area
Downers Grove
Township
Downers Grove
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
6.5
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Forced Air, Zoned

Location

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Property Details for 5725 Hillcrest Road

StatusContingent
MLS #12033096
Days on Market12
Taxes$10,277 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1954
Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,442 SF
CountyDuPage County

Location

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Building Information for 5725 Hillcrest Road

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,442 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,222 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,366

Property Taxes

$856

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5725 Hillcrest Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 58
  • Elementary School: Hillcrest Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: O Neill Middle School
  • High School District: 99
  • High School: South High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 58
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full, Walkout
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Sub-Basement, Exterior Access
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1329
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Attic, Bonus Room, Foyer, Pantry, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Heated Sun Room, Walk In Closet, Other Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 3103
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3103
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4432
  • Main Sq Ft: 2242
  • Upper Sq Ft: 861
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 110X251X110X251
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Other
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Other
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Plans
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2024-04-18T18:26:19
  • Photos Count: 55
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Double Sink
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X19
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 06X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X18
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Deck Dimensions: 6X5
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 6X8
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 51X29
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Deck Dimensions: 4X6
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X14
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 11X7
Attic Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Deck Dimensions: 22X4
Other Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 5X6
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 18X12

Property History for 5725 Hillcrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 5725 Hillcrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$91,250Additions$98,760Total$190,010
Tax Record2022$10,276 ($856 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,276 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,276 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,443 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN09-18-207-062

Schools near 5725 Hillcrest Road

This home is within Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Hillcrest Elementary School
PublicK to 6

O Neill Middle School
Public7 to 8

Downers Grove South High School
Public9 to 12

Avery Coonley School
PrivatePK to 8

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