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!
1117 Jefferson Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60516, is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2853 sqft. Single Family Residence built in 1988.
This property is currently available for sale and was listed on Mainstreet REALTORS® on 4-9-2026.
The MLS# for this Single Family Residence is MLS# MRD12613995.
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