$399,000

1859 Downing Avenue, Westchester, IL 60154

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4 beds 2 baths 1,813 sqft (assessor) Built 1954 Residential MLS #MRD12736772 8 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 708-246-0500 · MLS #MRD12736772 · Status: Active
Beautifully maintained Cape Cod in the heart of Westchester offers a versatile layout with four bedrooms and two full baths, with two bedrooms and a full bath on each level. The inviting main level features a comfortable flow complete with an eat-in kitchen, separate dining room that opens to the living room, and plenty of natural light from the expansive front window. The second floor provides additional living space and privacy. An adorable screened-in porch creates the perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee or relax while overlooking the yard. The clean, spacious basement offers excellent flexibility for a recreation room, home office, hobby space, or additional storage. Enjoy updated bathrooms, new roof and furnace in 2020, hot water heater 2019, air conditioning 2024, front window replaced, and sump pump 2025. Ideally located with easy access to major expressways, commuter trains, and both airports. Walking distance to the public library, parks, schools, grocery store, and forest preserve trails. Minutes to shopping, dining at Oakbrook Center Mall or Downtown La Grange. A wonderful opportunity to make this charming Cape Cod your own!
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Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
0
Basement
Partially Finished, Full
Additional rooms
Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Office, Sitting Room
Total rooms
10

Building & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Age
71-80 Years
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch
Screened
Other structures
Shed(s)

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
50 X 134
Township
Proviso
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Water
Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Equipment
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas

HOA & community

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

Schools

Elementary
Westchester Primary School (92.5)
Junior high
Westchester Middle School (92.5)
High school
Proviso West High School (209)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$7,629 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
15204110420000
PIN
15204110420000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
8/18/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Recreation Room17X26BasementVinyl
Screened Porch11X7MainCarpet
Office6X7SecondCork
Sitting Room17X19BasementVinyl
Bedroom 210X13SecondCork
Bedroom 312X12MainHardwood
Bedroom 412X12MainHardwood
Dining Room11X9MainHardwood
Family RoomN/A
Kitchen15X10MainVinyl
Laundry19X17BasementOther
Living Room17X12MainHardwood
Master Bedroom13X20SecondCork

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