- Open Grassy Area
- Lovely Home
- Much Space
- Lovely Sun Room Addition
- Concrete Patio
- Large Playground Area
Well maintained & updated Split level in a desirable location backing to an open grassy area and Elementary School. Enjoy this lovely home that features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, gorgeous sunroom addition, an office in the lower level, and a spacious finished sub-basement. This home has so much space with 3200 sq feet of finished living space! Much bigger than it appears at first look! Move-in ready with fantastic updates. Kitchen and baths were redone in 2010. Roof and gutters in 2021. Furnace 2012. New carpet and paint upstairs hall and main level 2023. Painted exterior 2019. Lovely sun room addition in 2010 offers a perfect spot to enjoy gorgeous views of the private yard. The yard is impressive with a stamped concrete patio and Hot tub included! Amazing location, walking distance to El Sierra Elementary and McCollum Park which features a large playground area, walking paths, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, horseshoe, sand volleyball, basketball courts, miniature golf and much more!
- IL
- Downers Grove
- 60516
- 542 Valley View Drive
- MLS# 12040356
- Date Listed05/07/2024
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.32 acres (13,939 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County DuPage
- Year Built 1973
- Water Public
- Square Feet 3,254 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $161.31
Interior Features
- Appliances Humidifier, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring Hardwood
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 0.32
- Lot Size SQFT 13,939.20
- Lot Features Cul- De- Sac
Directions
Main Street South of 63rd, North of 75th to Claremont to Blackburn. *Valley View and Blackburn meet at 542 Valley View
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $7,769
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
13.93 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
14.31 mi
Distance
South High School
Unknown • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
- mi
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Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
13.93 mi
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Public • PK - 5
14.51 mi
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Public • PK - 5
14.87 mi
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Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
14.31 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
15.44 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Total Assessments |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $138,920 |
| 2021 | $137,340 |
| 2020 | $134,620 |
| 2019 | $129,170 |
| 2018 | $131,260 |
| 2017 | $126,300 |
| 2016 | $120,530 |
| 2015 | $113,400 |
| 2013 | $109,750 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/07/2024 | Sold | $600,000.00 14.31% |
| 05/13/2024 | Contingent | $524,900.00 |
| 05/07/2024 | Active | $524,900.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1102 79th Street | Listing | 3 | 3 | Oct 06, 2025 | $279,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $413,267 |
| 6800 Harvest Avenue | Listing | 4 | 3 | Nov 06, 2025 | $329,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $342,953 |
| 5740 Carpenter (Lot 9) Street | Listing | 2 | 3 | Oct 25, 2025 | $879,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $685,201 |
| 6210 Woodward Avenue | Listing | 3 | 2 | Oct 21, 2025 | $374,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $399,666 |
| 6235 Puffer Road | Listing | 3 | 2 | Oct 16, 2025 | $335,000 | Oct 14, 2022 | $323,800 |
| 7049 Yorkshire Drive | Listing | 3 | 2 | Oct 16, 2025 | $275,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $332,447 |
| 2143 Oxnard Drive | Listing | 5 | 4 | Oct 16, 2025 | $474,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $566,222 |
| 6002 Fairview Avenue | Listing | 4 | 4 | Oct 25, 2025 | $916,690 | Mar 21, 2024 | $823,838 |
| 35 W 56th Place | Listing | 2 | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 | $250,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $268,050 |
| 6298 Woodward Avenue | Listing | 3 | 2 | Oct 06, 2025 | $369,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $397,639 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,619 | 50,837 | 937,640 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 3,920 | 3,480 | 2,863 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.1 | 40.3 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $98,031 | $100,124 | $95,086 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $47,913 | $51,170 | $46,812 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 109 | 115 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 14.2°F | 14.2°F | 14.2°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86.8°F | 86.8°F | 86.8°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.94" | 37.94" | 37.94" | 38" |
27/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
19/100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score ®
65/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
1 nearby routes: 1 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 41/100, Transit Score: 9/100, Bike Score: 46/100.
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Frequently Asked Questions for 542 Valley View Drive
Source: Realty.com
542 Valley View Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60516 is a Single Family 3,254 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 43 photos available of this 4 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $524,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 43 photos of 542 Valley View Drive.
Our records indicate that 542 Valley View Drive was built in 1973.
The full address for this home is 542 Valley View Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60516.
542 Valley View Drive has been listed on Realty.com since Tue May 07, 2024
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 41/100, Transit Score: 9/100, Bike Score: 46/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 542 Valley View Drive. Irving Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), Heritage Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), South High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Re/max Of Naperville
(tel: 630-420-1220)
Listing agent:
Christopher Cobb
(tel: 630-452-7007)
(#232738)
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