Now For Sale in Congress Knolls  ·  5 Bed · 4 Bath · 3,813 Sq Ft  ·  $1,049,000
Congress Knolls · Lombard, Illinois

More house than the
street suggests.

A classic ranch, rebuilt to the studs and expanded. Today it is 3,813 finished square feet of single-level living, with a walkout lower level on a private 0.52-acre lot.

5
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3,813
Finished Sq Ft
0.52
Acre Lot
$1.049M
Offered At
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The Residence

Single-level living, rebuilt and expanded, with a finished walkout below.

The home was rebuilt with a major addition in 2007 and a new kitchen in 2017. Inside are hardwood and natural-stone finishes, three masonry fireplaces, radiant-heated bathroom floors, custom showers, and detailed trim work, all on one main level.

It sits in Congress Knolls, an unincorporated part of DuPage County a few minutes from Oak Brook, Elmhurst, and Glen Ellyn, with expressways, shopping, and parks close by.

Aerial view of the rebuilt home, deck, and courtyard
2007 & 2017
Rebuilt & Renewed
3,813
Finished Sq Ft
3
Masonry Fireplaces
13
Parking Spaces
9'
Lower-Level Ceilings
227'
Deep Lot
Chef's kitchen with professional range and stone islands
The Kitchen · Rebuilt 2017

A 2017 kitchen built around a long stone island.

Reworked in 2017, the 27-by-23-foot kitchen has stone-topped islands, a professional range, custom cabinetry, and two large pantries. It opens directly to the family room.

Professional Range Dual Islands Natural Stone Two Pantries Custom Cabinetry
Primary suite with fireplace and vaulted ceiling
The Primary Suite

A primary suite set apart from the rest.

The 28-by-16-foot primary suite has its own masonry fireplace under a vaulted ceiling. The bath includes a jetted tub, a custom multi-head shower, and radiant-heated stone floors, with two fitted walk-in closets.

Fireplace Jetted Tub Radiant-Heated Floors Dual Walk-In Closets
Finished walkout lower level great room
The Walkout Lower Level

A second level, finished end to end.

The walkout lower level adds 1,106 finished square feet with 9-foot ceilings and radiant floor heat: a 28-by-35-foot great room with surround sound, a kitchenette, a solid-granite bath, a third fireplace, and direct access to the courtyard. It works for guests, fitness, media, or multi-generational living.

28×35 Great Room Radiant Heat Kitchenette Surround Sound Walkout Access
Aerial view of the rear grounds and back lawn
The Grounds · 0.52 Acres

Just over half an acre, most of it out back.

A wraparound Trex deck and a stamped-concrete courtyard open onto roughly 100 by 100 feet of usable yard, with copper landscape lighting, a sprinkler system, a gas grill line, and exterior speakers. There is room for a future pool, sport court, or garden.

Wraparound Trex Deck Paver Courtyard Room for a Pool Copper Landscape Lighting
Systems & Finishes

The parts you notice,
and the parts you don't.

Three Masonry Fireplaces

One each in the living room, the primary suite, and the lower-level great room.

Radiant Heat

A Buderus high-efficiency boiler feeds radiant-heated stone bathroom floors and the lower level.

Smart Home & Security

Lutron lighting control, a whole-house alarm, hardwired smoke and CO detectors, and a Flo water shut-off.

Water Systems

A private well with a 2025 variable-speed pump, whole-house treatment, and a 2026 Navien tankless heater.

Parking & Garages

A 2,800-square-foot driveway, 13 spaces, a heated attached garage, and a matching detached garage.

Mechanical

Two HVAC systems with 3-zone control, 200-amp service, generator prep, R-40 insulation, and soundproofed walls.

Finishes

Hardwood and natural stone throughout, two jetted tubs, custom showers, and detailed trim work.

Cost of Ownership

Lower unincorporated taxes, municipal sewer, and a private water system, with no municipal water bill.

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Walk through every room.

Move through the whole house at your own pace in the Matterport tour, then come see it in person.

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The Location

A quiet street,
close to everything.

Congress Knolls is an unincorporated pocket that stays quiet but sits minutes from expressways, shopping, and the downtowns of Oak Brook, Elmhurst, and Glen Ellyn. Schools and parks are close by.

9/10
Willowbrook High
7/10
York Center Elem.
0.5mi
To Elementary
9
Willowbrook High School
Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi · GreatSchools rating
7
York Center Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 0.5 mi · GreatSchools rating
4
Jackson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi · GreatSchools rating
Aerial view of the park-like Congress Knolls setting
Worth Knowing

Why it
stands out.

  • A rebuilt custom home of this size and finish rarely comes up in Congress Knolls.
  • A lower cost of ownership: unincorporated taxes, municipal sewer, and a private water system with no municipal water bill.
  • 3,813 finished square feet on a single main level, plus a full walkout, for flexible living.
  • Major systems are new or recently replaced: tankless water heater (2026), well pump (2025), water treatment (2024).
  • At $389 a square foot, in line with comparable homes across the western suburbs.
Recently Listed

New to the market, and already drawing interest.

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The house reads differently in person. Schedule a visit to walk the house and grounds, or call directly with any questions.

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Jeffrey Sklar
Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC · MLS #12681878
Call or Text · (804) 656-5007

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