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$450,000 SOLD Oct 2025
Listed at $450,000

1542 Herbert Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Closed
2 beds (3 possible) 2 baths 1,737 sqft (assessor) Built 1963 Residential MLS #MRD12475328 7 days on market
Listing courtesy of Option Premier LLC · 312-500-5808 · drew@optionpremier.com · MLS #MRD12475328 · Status: Closed
Here is your chance to own a charming bungalow, with a location that can't be beat. From the moment you walk up to the front porch, you can imagine sitting out here in the morning with your cup of coffee enjoying the peace. Once you step into the house, you feel like you are home. With an updated kitchen featuring all new cabinets, butcher block counters, stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, all accented with soft gold finishes. The dining room has parquet flooring and plenty of room for entertaining family and friends. With a wall of bookcases, the living room is spacious and has plenty of natural light from the over-sized picture window. Your primary bedroom offers great closet space plus room for all your furniture. This floor also features a second bedroom with a great closet and views of the backyard. The full bath has been updated with a newer vanity, ceramic surround, yet keeps the charm to fit the style of the home. The living room and bedrooms also have newer carpet. All windows on the main level are vinyl windows. There is an additional bedroom in the basement or a great home office. Plus a great family-room and additional full bath. The basement also gives you access to the oversized two car garage which is extra deep for additional storage. The possibilities of what you can do with the walk up attic is endless...additional bedroom, rec room, office, etc. The ideas are just waiting to you. The outside of the home has many mature trees, large lot and newer cedar privacy fence. You can not beat this location. Close to schools, train, expressways and all shopping/entertainment. Call today for your private showing and see all that this home truly has to offer.

Property details

Interior

Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Bookcases
Basement
Finished, Partial
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Additional rooms
No additional rooms
Total rooms
7

Building & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Age
61-70 Years
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch
Porch
Exposure
West

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
140 X 100
Lot description
Corner Lot
Township
Downers Grove
County
DuPage

Utilities

Heating
Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Septic Tank
Electricity
Circuit Breakers
Equipment
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Belle Aire Elementary School (58)
Junior high
Herrick Middle School (58)
High school
North High School (99)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$7,506 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
0906200014
PIN
0906200014
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
9/18/2025
Sold
10/27/2025
Sold price
$450,000
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