5237 Cornell Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515

• 5 beds |
• 7 baths |
• 7,535 sqft

Property Description

It has been said that HOME is where the heart is... prepare to fall in love with this spectacular 5 Bedroom, 6.5 bath home nestled at the end of a quiet, tree lined street in a gem of a location. This secluded sanctuary sits on over 2 acres of gorgeous land with mature trees, St. Joseph's Creek and meandering stone pathways. A large open pavilion with fireplace is a great place to unwind and take in nature's sights and sounds. Built in 2017 and reimagined with the finest in craftmanship and design in 2025, this beauty offers a rare blend of state of the art amenities with charm and timeless elegance. Just over 7,500 square feet of luxurious yet comfortable living across three levels! This home boasts quality high end finishes throughout including custom cabinetry, high end appliances, exceptional millwork, incredible quartzite countertops, intricate tile details and hardwood flooring. You will love cooking in the brand new kitchen which is truly the heart of this home, situated with stunning views of the magical backyard. It flows seamlessly into the living room with gorgeous stone fireplace, ceiling moldings, and a wall of windows offering captivating views of the show stopping outdoors. The scullery is perfect for a "dirty" kitchen or catering set up when entertaining, it features tons of cabinetry, dishwasher and sink! The powder room has been completely renovated with an exquisite tile feature wall! A convenient 1st floor master with remodeled bath, chef's pantry with custom storage and 3 Season's room complete with radiant heated floors, new gas logs for stone fireplace and new EZ Breeze windows, round out this level. The 2nd floor is home to a luxurious second primary bedroom with gorgeous bath, private laundry room and a sitting room enveloped in windows that makes you feel as if you are in a tree house. 3 additional ensuite bedrooms, kitchenette and office space offer plenty of options for family and friends. Head down to the walk out basement and enjoy the spacious rec room with built ins, exercise room and full bath! A heated 4 car garage is located just off the mudroom and offers elevator access to all three levels of the home.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

April 3, 2026 at 7:18AM

Listing Office:

@properties Christie's International Real Estate : 630-241-0800

Listing Agent:

Joanna Matthies : 630-514-4551

MLS ID:

12570428

Interior

• Rooms: Sitting RoomOfficeBedroom 5Breakfast RoomMud RoomFoyerRecreation RoomExercise RoomEnclosed Porch
• Appliances: Humidifier
• Laundry: Multiple Locations
• Basement: FinishedFull
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural Gas
• Fireplace: Fireplaces: 3
• Disability Feature: Yes

Exterior

• Parking: Brick DrivewayGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarageParking spaces: 4

Construction

• General: 2 Stories

Location

• HOA Amenities: Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 58
• County: DuPage

Lot

• Zoning: 0907302013

Utilities

• Utilities: Service - 400 Amp or Greater
• Water: Lake Michigan
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple