NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5457 Bending Oaks Place Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $1,106,000 - $1,337,000

6 Beds
5 Baths
3,607 Sq Ft
$334/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2019

Last sale price $740,000 $205 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,906/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Hillcrest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2019

As you drive down Bending Oaks Place,towards the end of the cul de sac, you quickly realize you have found the perfect home. Almost 6000 sq ft, boasting 6 bedrooms & dual master bedrooms! (First floor master option)Light filled formals impress all who visit.The 26 ft soaring ceiling in the sun filled kitchen provides dramatic views from every angle.New stainless appliances,updated counters,cabinets,backsplash.Butlers pantry & wet bar on the main level adjacent to the family room w fireplace.Continue on to the expansive 2300+ sq ft finished english basement w fireplace,hotel sized bar,additional bedroom & exercise room/dance studio.Gorgeous designer decor,lighting & appointments.Updated mechanicals.Quite possibly the largest mud room ever offered in Downers Grove!You can buy a house anywhere, but neighborhoods like these are a rare opportunity, indeed. Feels worlds away,yet only blocks to town and train.The gorgeous arboretum like backyard is the star of the show.Prime Hillcrest/DGN.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patty Wardlow

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475143618 Listed on: 02/06/2019

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Brushaber

Patrick R. E. Group of IL License #471011997

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,202

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1987 | 2017

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,202

Year Built | Renovated

1987 | 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 3807
  • Style Of House: Contemporary
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1987
  • Total Sq Ft: 6112
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 14
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 25X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 6
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Loft, Recreation Room, Game Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 20X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Loft, Dimensions: 17X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 37X18, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Game Rm, Dimensions: 26X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 21X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3607
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 6112
  • Basement Sq Ft: 2305
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 2305
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 3807
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 21X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch
  • Exposure: W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3607

Schools

  • School District: 99
  • Elementary School: Hillcrest Elementary School
  • Middle School: Herrick Middle School
  • High School: North High School
  • Junior High Dist: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 76 X 147
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac, Irregular, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0907304022

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13287.42

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2025
Sold by
Blasco James R
Bought by
Blasco James R and Blasco Madeline K
Current Estimated Value
$1,204,941

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2019
Closed on
Apr 19, 2019
Sold by
Dick Jack Ryan and Dick Lisa M
Bought by
Blasco James R
Seller's Agent
Patty Wardlow
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Brushaber
Patrick R. E. Group of IL
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-4.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.84%
Original Mortgage
$555,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2017
Sold by
Burton Laura and Laura Burton Declaration Trust
Bought by
Dick Jack Ryan and Dick Lisa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$568,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2007
Sold by
Burton Bruce and Burton Laura
Bought by
Burton Laura and Laura Burton Declaration Of Tr
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Blasco James R -- None Listed On Document
Blasco James R $740,000 Fidelity National Title
Dick Jack Ryan $710,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Burton Laura -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Blasco James R $555,000
Previous Owner Dick Jack Ryan $568,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/30/2019 04/30/19 Sold $740,000 -1.3% $205 / Sq Ft
02/21/2019 02/21/19 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2019 02/07/19 Price Changed $750,000 -3.2% $208 / Sq Ft
02/06/2019 02/06/19 For Sale $775,000 -- $215 / 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 $18,202 $325,927 $78,202 $247,725
2023 $17,335 $299,620 $71,890 $227,730
2022 $14,698 $255,740 $66,810 $188,930
2021 $13,760 $252,830 $66,050 $186,780
2020 $13,510 $247,820 $64,740 $183,080
2019 $13,091 $237,790 $62,120 $175,670
2018 $13,712 $245,920 $61,460 $184,460
2017 $13,287 $236,640 $59,140 $177,500
2016 $14,362 $248,170 $56,440 $191,730
2015 $14,228 $233,480 $53,100 $180,380
2014 $13,708 $218,660 $51,630 $167,030
2013 $13,431 $217,640 $51,390 $166,250
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10266019

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-304-022