5237 Cornell Avenue — Downers Grove, IL 60515
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▼ $150,000
Downers Grove, IL 60515

5237 Cornell Avenue

$3,600,000
5 beds · 7 baths · 7,535 sqft
$150,000 below original 49 days on market $30,684/yr taxes
01About this home

It has been said that HOME is where the heart is... prepare to fall in love with this spectacular 5 Bedroom, 6.5 bath home nestled at the end of a quiet, tree lined street in a gem of a location. This secluded sanctuary sits on over 2 acres of gorgeous land with mature trees, St. Joseph's Creek and meandering stone pathways. A large open pavilion with fireplace is a great place to unwind and take in nature's sights and sounds. Built in 2017 and reimagined with the finest in craftmanship and design in 2025, this beauty offers a rare blend of state of the art amenities with charm and timeless elegance. Just over 7,500 square feet of luxurious yet comfortable living across three levels! This home boasts quality high end finishes throughout including custom cabinetry, high end appliances, exceptional millwork, incredible quartzite countertops, intricate tile details and hardwood flooring. You will love cooking in the brand new kitchen which is truly the heart of this home, situated with stunning views of the magical backyard. It flows seamlessly into the living room with gorgeous stone fireplace, ceiling moldings, and a wall of windows offering captivating views of the show stopping outdoors. The scullery is perfect for a "dirty" kitchen or catering set up when entertaining, it features tons of cabinetry, dishwasher and sink! The powder room has been completely renovated with an exquisite tile feature wall! A convenient 1st floor master with remodeled bath, chef's pantry with custom storage and 3 Season's room complete with radiant heated floors, new gas logs for stone fireplace and new EZ Breeze windows, round out this level. The 2nd floor is home to a luxurious second primary bedroom with gorgeous bath, private laundry room and a sitting room enveloped in windows that makes you feel as if you are in a tree house. 3 additional ensuite bedrooms, kitchenette and office space offer plenty of options for family and friends. Head down to the walk out basement and enjoy the spacious rec room with built ins, exercise room and full bath! A heated 4 car garage is located just off the mudroom and offers elevator access to all three levels of the home.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$3,600,000
List price
7,535
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
6 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
2017
Year built
2.07 ac
Lot size
4
Garage spaces
$30,684
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
49
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Humidifier
Parking
Brick DrivewayGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
StoneOtherCombination
Equipment
TV-CableCO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Sump PumpSprinkler-LawnBackup Sump Pump;Generator
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Hillcrest Elementary School
Downers Grove, IL
📍23 mi🚗59 min
M Middle school
Herrick Middle School
Downers Grove, IL
📍1.3 mi🚗3 min🚶31 min
H High school
Downers Grove North High School
Downers Grove, IL
📍1.4 mi🚗4 min🚶34 min
06History

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

May 11, 2026
Listed for sale
@properties Christie�s International Real Estate · 7 days on market
$3,600,000
May 5, 2026
Listed for sale
@properties Christie�s International Real Estate
$3,600,000
Apr 20, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
@properties Christie�s International Real Estate
$3,600,000
−$150,000
Mar 11, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie�s International Real Estate
$3,750,000
Jul 17, 2025
Sold
Keller Williams Revolution · 3 days on market
$360,000
Feb 8, 2025
Sold
@properties Christie's International Real Estate · 7 days on market
$2,300,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by @properties Christie�s International Real Estate · Joanna Matthies · 630-514-4551
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12570428
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