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$2,470,000 SOLD Oct 2025
Listed at $2,499,000

8511 Kearney Road, Downers Grove, IL 60516

Closed
5 beds 6.5 baths 6,349 sqft (plans) Built 2012 Residential MLS #MRD12419479 4 days on market
Listing courtesy of Hangar Homes Realty, LLC · 312-543-1220 · MLS #MRD12419479 · Status: Closed
Exquisite Private Estate on 4 Acres with Hangar (10+ cars) and direct Private Airport Access. Tucked away on a privately owned tree-lined road, this exceptional custom estate offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and convenience. This resort-style property is a rare opportunity for a discerning buyer seeking refined living with all the amenities including direct access to the closest private airport to Chicago. Crafted with uncompromising attention to detail, enjoy over 10,000 square feet of high-end living space, featuring 5 bedrooms each with its own en suite bathroom and walk-in closet and 6.1 luxuriously bathrooms. Wide-plank Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, imported marble and travertine tile, 8-foot solid Mahogany doors, custom door headers and millwork provide a warm, rich backdrop to the elegant interiors. A thoughtfully designed three-floor elevator shaft for future accessibility. The dramatic great room showcases a soaring 27-foot ceiling, custom millwork, and a wall of windows framing the wooded property line. The spacious walkout lower level offers radiant heated floors, a home theatre, exercise room, and a multipurpose sports court designed for racquetball, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. This expansive 4-acre estate offers more than just luxurious living, it provides endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation right in your own backyard wiith plenty of room to accommodates a Par 3 golf hole, a resort-style swimming pool, tennis court, pickleball, football and soccer fields, or even a softball diamond all while still preserving the privacy and beauty of the treelined surroundings. An entertainer's dream, the home features a composite deck and stamped concrete patio with serene views, a whole-home sound system, large dining area, two dishwashers in the chef's kitchen and a third in the lower level. A true standout feature is the 3,000 sq. ft. heated hangar/garage, complete with an epoxy-finished floor - ideal for collectors or aviation enthusiasts with direct access to a private airport, making private travel exceptionally easy and convenient. New Roof in 2021. Excellent schools and lower unincorporated Downers Grove Taxes. This is more than a home - it's a private luxury retreat just minutes from shopping, dining, expressways and trains to the city. Broker owned.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
3
Fireplace details
Double Sided, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Basement
Finished, Full
Laundry
Upper Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Play Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Theatre Room, Other Room, Office, Mud Room
Total rooms
14

Building & exterior

Age
11-15 Years
Exterior
Brick, Stone
Exterior features
Fire Pit, Lighting
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Windows
Drapes, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Window Treatments
Doors
French Doors, 36" Minimum Entry Door, Lever Style Door Handles, Sliding Glass Door(s)
Patio & porch
Deck, Patio
Other structures
Shed(s), Airplane Hangar

Parking

Garage spaces
15
Total spaces
15
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
617X385X302X497
Lot description
Landscaped, Mature Trees
Township
Downers Grove
County
DuPage

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Service - 400 Amp or Greater

HOA & community

Assessment
$110 / monthly
Assessment includes
Other
Community features
Park, Airport/Runway, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Prairieview Elementary School (66)
Junior high
Lakeview Junior High School (66)
High school
South High School (99)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$26,172 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
0932401001
PIN
0932401001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
8/12/2025
Sold
10/20/2025
Sold price
$2,470,000
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