$691,000
SOLD MAR 27, 2025

5451 Brookbank Rd Downers Grove, IL 60515

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,788 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$386 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Marble Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Hillcrest Elementary School Rated A-
  • English Architecture
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

As of March 2025

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED....Highest and Best by Sunday at 3pm. Charming English Tudor with Timeless Elegance...Step into the storybook charm of this beautifully updated and meticulously restored English Tudor, located in the highly sought-after community of Downers Grove. This home seamlessly blends old-world craftsmanship with modern conveniences, offering a truly special living experience. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the gorgeous landscaping that frames the home, setting the stage for the incredible character within. Original hand-hewn beams, stair risers, hand railing and newel posts. More originals to love: solid wood doors, hardware, concrete tile roof and gleaming quarter sawn hardwood floors preserve the home's historic charm, while thoughtful updates ensure modern comfort. Enjoy top-rated Downers Grove schools, including Hillcrest, Herrick, and Downers Grove North. Ideally situated less than a mile from the Metra train and vibrant downtown Downers Grove. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of history with all the amenities of today. Exterior painted with long-lasting Loxon: 2024Bathroom redone: 2023. Furnace: 2022. A/C: 2023. HWH: 2021. 1 1/2 car garage. Schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Michicich

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475158582 Listed on: 01/16/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Hileary Cleary

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475160026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,726

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 47x151x172x125
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,788 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • No Tub in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Chute

Basement

  • English Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Hillcrest Elementary School
  • Herrick Middle School
  • North High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,726

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage, English
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, English
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings
  • LivingArea: 1788
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Storage, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1788
  • Bathroom Amenities: No Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 875
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: 1788+875= 2,663 total square footage
  • Total Sq Ft: 875
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • List Price: 650000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hillcrest Elementary School
  • High School: North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Herrick Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Dimensions: 47X151X172X125
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7726
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2025
Closed on
Mar 27, 2025
Sold by
Nilles Charles A and Sweeney Sharon L
Bought by
Tomchek Peter J and Tomchek Peggy L
Seller's Agent
Laura Michicich
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Hileary Cleary
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$691,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
6.31%
Views
76
Current Estimated Value
$690,511

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$489
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.58%
Original Mortgage
$483,700
Outstanding Balance
$483,700
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$197,057

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2002
Sold by
Mallory Laura B
Bought by
Niles Charles A and Sweeney Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,600
Interest Rate
6.92%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $691,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $287,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $483,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $286,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $302,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $229,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $14,400 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $229,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $185,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Sold $691,000 +6.3% $386 / Sq Ft
01/20/2025 01/20/25 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $650,000 -- $364 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,175 $158,786 $81,161 $77,625
2023 $7,726 $145,970 $74,610 $71,360
2022 $7,487 $138,210 $70,640 $67,570
2021 $7,004 $136,640 $69,840 $66,800
2020 $6,868 $133,940 $68,460 $65,480
2019 $6,637 $128,520 $65,690 $62,830
2018 $6,660 $127,530 $65,310 $62,220
2017 $6,724 $122,720 $62,850 $59,870
2016 $6,590 $117,120 $59,980 $57,140
2015 $6,516 $110,190 $56,430 $53,760
2014 $6,007 $99,190 $49,880 $49,310
2013 $5,885 $98,730 $49,650 $49,080
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12260718

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-414-017