About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 5401 Challen Place in Downers Grove, IL is listed for $1,200,000 ($352 per sqft). Built in 1993, the home offers 3,407 sqft of living space on a 0.27 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1993
  • 0.27 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
3 full, 1 half
2 spaces
1993

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

At the heart of the home is an exceptional chef's kitchen designed for gathering, featuring a custom maple island, abundant countertop space, and custom white cabinetry. The kitchen opens to a sun-filled eat-in area with vaulted ceilings. A built-in bar with a beverage refrigerator creates the perfect space for morning coffee, casual meals, or effortless entertaining.

Adjacent to the kitchen, an architecturally stunning three-season room is wrapped in windows with removable panes, easily transforming it into a true screened porch where natural breezes flow from every direction. With direct access to the professionally landscaped backyard, this inviting retreat seamlessly extends outdoor living, opening to an exp

ansive paver patio and generous green space that create the perfect setting for entertaining, outdoor dining, and enjoying the beauty of every season. Set on a .27-acre corner lot, this 4,364-square-foot home offers five bedrooms and three full and one half bathrooms across a thoughtfully designed floor plan.

A second staircase off the kitchen, a well-appointed laundry room with side exterior and garage access, a convenient first-floor powder room, and a private first-floor office with gorgeous views complete the main level. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat with an oversized flex space ideal for a sitting room, nursery, or second home office.

The suite features tray ceilings, hardwood flooring, a spacious closet with custom organization, and a spa-inspired ensuite bath complete with a skylight, oversized shower, and private water closet. Three additional bedrooms offer generous closet space, while the beautifully updated hall bath showcases dual sinks and custom cabinetry.

The fully finished English basement, completed in 2020, is filled with natural light and expands the home's living space with a large recreation room, fifth bedroom with closet and windows, full bathroom, and generous storage. Ideally located just .5 miles from the Belmont Metra, minutes to downtown Downers Grove, and within the acclaimed Downers G

rove North High School district, this tree-lined cul-de-sac location offers the perfect combination of convenience, quiet neighborhood, and timeless appeal. Recent improvements include a hot water heater with circulation pump (2026), roof (2018), Bosch dishwasher (2026), oven (2025), 200-amp electrical panel, and security system. Additional features list available. This is a rare opportunity to own one of Bending Oaks' most exceptional homes.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$6,418/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$868
Interest$5,200
Insurance$350

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

5401 Challen Place

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s)Cathedral Ceiling(s)Built-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Brick Cedar

Pool Features

Patio

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalWine RefrigeratorCooktopOvenGas CooktopHumidifier

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 5401 Challen Place is listed at $1,200,000 ($352/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $6,418 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1993, 0.27 acre lot, 2 stories, 2 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features.

This property is listed by Lynda Wehrli and can be reached at (630) 530-0900.

LW

Lynda Wehrli

Agent at @properties Christies International Real Estate

(630) 530-0900

Listed by @properties Christies International Real Estate · View on Broker Site

MLS# 12693628· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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5401 Challen Place, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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