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Property Description
Here is your chance to own a charming bungalow, with a location that can't be beat. From the moment you walk up to the front porch, you can imagine sitting out here in the morning with your cup of coffee enjoying the peace. Once you step into the house, you feel like you are home. With an updated kitchen featuring all new cabinets, butcher block counters, stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, all accented with soft gold finishes. The dining room has parquet flooring and plenty of room for entertaining family and friends. With a wall of bookcases, the living room is spacious and has plenty of natural light from the over-sized picture window. Your primary bedroom offers great closet space plus room for all your furniture. This floor also features a second bedroom with a great closet and views of the backyard. The full bath has been updated with a newer vanity, ceramic surround, yet keeps the charm to fit the style of the home. The living room and bedrooms also have newer carpet. All windows on the main level are vinyl windows. There is an additional bedroom in the basement or a great home office. Plus a great family-room and additional full bath. The basement also gives you access to the oversized two car garage which is extra deep for additional storage. The possibilities of what you can do with the walk up attic is endless...additional bedroom, rec room, office, etc. The ideas are just waiting to you. The outside of the home has many mature trees, large lot and newer cedar privacy fence. You can not beat this location. Close to schools, train, expressways and all shopping/entertainment. Call today for your private showing and see all that this home truly has to offer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1542 Herbert St
General
- Sold For: $450,000
- Taxes: $7,506 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12475328
- Added to Site: 120 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Bookcases
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Downers Grove
- County: DuPage
- Subdivision: Burlington Highlands
- Driving Directions: Ogden to Downers Drive north to home - located on the North-East corner of Herbert and Downers Drive.
School Information
- School District: 58
- Midd School District: 58
- Elementary School: Belle Aire Elementary School
- Middle School: Herrick Middle School
- High School: North High School
- Private School: North High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Radiant
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,737
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1963
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 140 x 100
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1963
- Tax Amount: $7,506
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 906200014
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Schools
Schools serving 1542 Herbert St
School Districts:Downers Grove Grade School District 58, Community High School District 99
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Belle Aire Elementary School 3935 Belle Aire Lane, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | K-6 | 0.2 mi |
Herrick Middle School 4335 Middaugh Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 7-8 | 0.7 mi |
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1542 Herbert St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/27/2025
Sold
$450,000
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MLS
9/18/2025
Listed
$450,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1542 Herbert Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (MLS# 12475328) is a Single Family property that was sold at $450,000 on October 27, 2025. Want to learn more about 1542 Herbert Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Downers Grove? You can browse all Downers Grove real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

