549 57th Street

Step inside this light and airy 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home located in an ideal area of Downers Grove. Just off of front entry is a large family room that features an abundance of natural light, french doors for added privacy when needed, and a feature wall of beautiful built-in bookshelves. Opposite the family room is the formal dining room that flows seamlessly into the spacious eat in-kitchen and living room. The two sided fireplace not only adds character and charm to these spaces, but can be enjoyed from any of the three rooms. Hardwood floors run throughout the entire main level, excluding the family room, which has neutral high quality carpet, and the powder room, which is tiled. Rounding out the main level is the laundry room which is conveniently tucked away next to the garage entrance. The hardwood floors continue upstairs, where all four bedrooms are located. The extensive primary ensuite has two closets, one being a roomy walk-in. It also has an updated private bath with walk in shower. The three remaining bedrooms share another updated full bath with a shower / tub combo. The basement is partially finished with additional space for storage or a workshop. The recently waterproofed crawl could also be used for extra storage. The private and expansive backyard is the perfect setting for any outdoor activities or entertaining. The back deck has built-in benches and planters, as well as plenty of space for a sitting area and grill. Even with all this, the icing on the cake has to be the location. The property resides on a quiet tree-lined street that gives you all peaceful privacy you want, while still being able to walk to absolutely everything! Literally just steps out the front door is Patriot's Park and Bath Pond, the Downers Grove Tennis and Racquet Club, the top tier elementary and middle school, as well as the YMCA. Only slightly further is either Metra Station (Fairview or Main Street),as well as, downtown Downers Grove that includes an extensive variety of shopping, restaurants and nightlife. The home has also had numerous updates other the past 10 years or less. Some of those items include the furnace, hot water heater and, roof with 30 yr shingles (2013), the A/C unit (2016), the driveway was replaced in August of 2018 and has been resealed this September. The entire exterior of the home was painted in the fall of 2021, and a Perma-Seal Double Defender System and Interior Concrete Crawl WaterGuard was installed April of 2022. Please reach out to the list agent for the full list of updates and any questions you may have.