$1,200,000

5401 Challen Place, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Active Under Contract
4 beds (5 possible) 3.5 baths 3,407 sqft (builder) Built 1993 Residential MLS #MRD12693628 11 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christies International Real Estate · 630-634-0700 · MLS #MRD12693628 · Status: Active Under Contract
At the heart of the home is an exceptional chef's kitchen designed for gathering, featuring a custom maple island, abundant countertop space, and custom white cabinetry. The kitchen opens to a sun-filled eat-in area with vaulted ceilings. A built-in bar with a beverage refrigerator creates the perfect space for morning coffee, casual meals, or effortless entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen, an architecturally stunning three-season room is wrapped in windows with removable panes, easily transforming it into a true screened porch where natural breezes flow from every direction. With direct access to the professionally landscaped backyard, this inviting retreat seamlessly extends outdoor living, opening to an expansive paver patio and generous green space that create the perfect setting for entertaining, outdoor dining, and enjoying the beauty of every season. Set on a .27-acre corner lot, this 4,364-square-foot home offers five bedrooms and three full and one half bathrooms across a thoughtfully designed floor plan. A second staircase off the kitchen, a well-appointed laundry room with side exterior and garage access, a convenient first-floor powder room, and a private first-floor office with gorgeous views complete the main level. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat with an oversized flex space ideal for a sitting room, nursery, or second home office. The suite features tray ceilings, hardwood flooring, a spacious closet with custom organization, and a spa-inspired ensuite bath complete with a skylight, oversized shower, and private water closet. Three additional bedrooms offer generous closet space, while the beautifully updated hall bath showcases dual sinks and custom cabinetry. The fully finished English basement, completed in 2020, is filled with natural light and expands the home's living space with a large recreation room, fifth bedroom with closet and windows, full bathroom, and generous storage. Ideally located just .5 miles from the Belmont Metra, minutes to downtown Downers Grove, and within the acclaimed Downers Grove North High School district, this tree-lined cul-de-sac location offers the perfect combination of convenience, quiet neighborhood, and timeless appeal. Recent improvements include a hot water heater with circulation pump (2026), roof (2018), Bosch dishwasher (2026), oven (2025), 200-amp electrical panel, and security system. Additional features list available. This is a rare opportunity to own one of Bending Oaks' most exceptional homes.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Other, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
Interior features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Gas Log, Gas Starter
Basement
Finished, Storage Space, Full
Laundry
Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute
Additional rooms
Sun Room, Office, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Bedroom 5, Foyer
Total rooms
12

Building & exterior

Style
Traditional
Age
31-40 Years
Exterior
Brick, Cedar
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Windows
Skylight(s)
Patio & porch
Patio
Exposure
West

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
98x140x90x127
Township
Lisle
County
DuPage

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
200+ Amp Service
Equipment
Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Water Heater-Gas

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None

Schools

Elementary
Henry Puffer Elementary School (58)
Junior high
Herrick Middle School (58)
High school
Downers Grove North High School (99)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$14,832 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
0812412034
PIN
0812412034
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Negotiable
Special conditions
None
Listed
7/15/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Sun Room17X20MainHardwood
Office10X13MainHardwood
Bonus Room11X11SecondCarpet
Recreation Room21X31BasementVinyl
Bedroom 510X11BasementLuxury Vinyl
Foyer13X28MainHardwood
Bedroom 214X15SecondCarpet
Bedroom 313X17SecondCarpet
Bedroom 411X17SecondCarpet
Dining Room11X13MainHardwood
Family Room15X20MainEngineered Hardwood
Kitchen17X20MainHardwood
Laundry10X11MainTile
Living Room15X20MainHardwood
Master Bedroom16X17SecondHardwood

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