1705 71st Street
Downers Grove, IL
60516
About this home
Custom Designed & Upgraded During the Build Process, presenting this beautiful one of a kind Gallagher & Henry Home in the Highly Sought After Dunham Place Neighborhood! RARE opportunity with an extended FULL Basement (no crawl space), many recent large component updates, desirable open floorplan with 4 Bedrooms on the second floor (all with hardwood flooring), 2.5 Bathrooms, expansive 72Ft Wide Lot with two walk-out composite decks (off the Family Rm & Dining Rm), newer stone retaining wall at the back of the property for maximum yard usage, and the home consists of 1, 977 SF of living space with an additional 1, 077 SF of possible future finished living space in the Basement (3, 054 SF of total possible living space!). Situated on an incredibly friendly block, coveted Downers Grove District 58 & 99 Schools, and blocks to Dunham Place Park & O'Brien Park. Meticulously maintained from the inside out and the curb appeal is perfection. First Floor features a bright entryway with solid hardwood floors & staircase with extending wood paneling wall detail, large entryway closet, and bright living room open to the spacious dining room with walkout patio sliding glass door to one of the two decks. Dining room is conveniently open to the stunning chef's kitchen updated with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and breakfast bar with seating and additional storage. Kitchen includes a dinette eating area with bay window and open to the Family Room. Family Room features a Vaulted & Beamed Ceiling, newer sliding glass door with walkout to the second deck, wood burning fireplace with Chicago brick accent, fireplace mantel, and custom built-ins. First Floor includes powder bathroom and attached OVERSIZED two car garage access with new epoxy flooring. Second Floor features the Primary Bedroom with Double Closets and private ensuite bathroom. Second Floor includes 3 additional bedrooms all with spacious closets, hallway full bathroom, and linen closet. This home is truly welcoming and perfect for daily enjoyment and entertaining. The trim work is exception with crown molding in the dining room, living room, and custom wood paneling extending from the entryway, up the staircase, and throughout the entire second floor hallway. Property showcases a RARE FULL expanded basement as an upgrade during the build process with an egress window and basement is roughed for a future fireplace. The basement is unfinished and ready for the new owner's future finishing ideas! Basement includes the laundry area with washer and dryer and ample storage space. Large scale picturesque yard is wonderful with private backyard views. 2 Newer decks with additional space for a future paver patio available and newer retaining wall was added to maximize the use of the yard. Everything has been carefully designed and cared for. Property includes so many updates: 2019 New Tear Off Roof & New Siding, 2020 New Concrete Driveway & Front Walkway, 2024 New Garage Floor Epoxy, 2023 New Garage Door Opener, 2024 Interior Professionally Painted, 2024 Two New Composite Decks & Front Porch Railing, 2020 New Paver Retaining Wall & Paver Landscaping Bed, and Kitchen Refresh including cabinet doors refaced, SS Appliances, & Granite Countertops. Wonderful Location just blocks to Parks, nearby access to expressways & Downers Grove Main St. BNSF Metra Express Train Station. Highly Coveted School District 58 & 99! Indian Trail Elementary School, O'Neill Middle School, and Downers Grove South High School. Welcome Home to Downers Grove Living.