1117 Jefferson Avenue — Downers Grove, IL 60516
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Downers Grove, IL 60516

1117 Jefferson Avenue

$850,000
4 beds · 4 baths · 2,853 sqft
Listed at $850,000 5 days on market $13,270/yr taxes
01About this home

This one of a kind custom-built home with Cape Cod charm showcases an inviting, sweeping front porch and is situated on a huge storybook wooded setting in a perfect Downers Grove location. Presenting 5 bedrooms 3.5 baths, an oversized bonus room, huge Laundry room and a finished basement. This unique home offers incredible living space, tons of closet and storage areas and a private, peaceful and picturesque outdoors. The spacious living room opens to a large sun-filled family room featuring a gas fireplace and sliding glass doors that open to an expansive deck with views of the scenic backyard. The kitchen boasts plenty of space and features a large island, work area and a butlers pantry/coffee station with extra cabinet space. Off the kitchen is a huge laundry room with front and backyard exterior access, a large closet and a door to the garage. On the second level you'll find 4 large bedrooms, walk-in closets and a huge bonus room with additional separate closets and storage areas. Hangout in the finished lower level offering a recreation area, bedroom and a recently remodeled full bath. Enjoy and entertain in the 17,000 square feet of outdoor space that includes a fire pit with paver brick sitting area, a serene water fountain, perennials galore, and plenty of green space. Also included is a privacy fence and a shed on a a concrete base with decorative slate chip mulch. NEW A/C, Furnace, & HWH -2023. 1117 Jefferson iAve s perfectly located and just a simple stroll to Hillcrest school and a short walk to the charming downtown filled with restaurants, shops and the train. Amazing Home, Amazing Space, Amazing Location!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$850,000
List price
2,853
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
3 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1988
Year built
Lot size
2.5
Garage spaces
$13,270
Annual taxes
Traditional
Style
5
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Cedar
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Hillcrest Elementary School
Downers Grove, IL
📍24 mi🚗62 min
M Middle school
O Neill Middle School
Downers Grove, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶17 min
H High school
South High School
Downers Grove, IL
📍17 mi🚗44 min
  • Dairy Queen 0.6 mi
  • Teddy's Red Hots 0.7 mi
  • The Foxtail 0.7 mi
  • Alfredo's Taqueria 0.7 mi
  • Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • Another Round Bar & Grill 0.8 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.6 mi
  • Jay's Convenience Store 0.7 mi
  • Downtown Food Mart 1.0 mi
  • BP Shop 1.2 mi
  • Angelo's Foods 1.2 mi
  • 7-Eleven 1.2 mi
  • Carroll Park 0.2 mi
  • Ebersold Park 0.3 mi
  • 62nd & Brookbank Park 0.5 mi
  • 62nd & Carpenter Park 0.5 mi
  • Ned Bell Park 0.6 mi
  • Constitution Park 0.7 mi
  • Pinecone Cottage Teahouse 0.9 mi
  • Peet's Coffee 0.9 mi
  • Starbucks 1.0 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.2 mi
  • Starbucks 1.5 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 15, 2026
SoldThis listing
$860,000
Apr 9, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Platinum Partners Realtors
$850,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Platinum Partners Realtors · Gayle Mullins · 630-464-7082
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12613995
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