308 Sheldon, Downers Grove IL 60515

This charming home is small but perfect for empty nesters, downsizers, singles, couples, small families. It's all brick, solid & immaculate. It lacks some updates but offers LOCATION (Hummer Park), LOCATION (train station), LOCATION (Downtown Downers). NATURE: The lot boasts a wide range of wildlife; some not typically found in a suburban setting. The avid bird watcher will be thrilled. There are the usual Mourning Doves & a variety of Finches, but also songbirds along w/Chickadees, Nuthatches, Cardinals, Blue Jays, etc. There's also other wildlife; rabbits, chipmunks, grey/red/black squirrels along with an occasional Mallard, possum, fox/coyote. Yes, Mallards have been known to waddle into the yard to feed on corn tossed at the base of a bird feeder. One time, a mated pair & their babies casually waddled in for a snack. They didn't fly in. They walked in, as if it were no big deal to simply stroll on over to say hi & grab a bite to eat. GREEN SPACE: The wide assortment of wildlife in this otherwise suburban setting arises from the unique situation of large lots next to extensive green space (Hummer Park) with a creek running through it (Saint Joseph's Creek). The creek is a key wildlife habitat. It's a water resource & is bordered by large trees & dense vegetation providing food, protection & shelter. The lot backs up to this green space. DOGS, CHILDREN: The park & green space is a magnet for joggers, children, people walking their dogs, people playing w/their dogs, moms w/baby carriages on their way to the park. The park has an all-brick indoor/outdoor pavilion with built-in BBQ grills & picnic tables under-roof. It also has indoor toilets & a large playground for children. In the summer, the Park District hosts special events for kids. From this house, kids get to the park quickly & safely without needing adult supervision, because it's right out their backdoor. There are no streets to cross. The lot also is separated from the park's active areas by the creek. The creek bisects the park with a pie-shaped portion located south of the creek & adjacent to the lot. The bulk of the park & its active area is north of the creek. This separation affords the lot a measure of quietness & privacy even during the park's most active periods. The portion south of the creek is rarely, if ever, used by the public while being perfect for spillover use from the lot. TRAIN STATION: It is 2 blocks away. Because of unique topography (a steep hill), train noise is not heard at the house. DOWNTOWN, LIBRARY, TIVOLI THEATER: Vibrant Downtown Downers with its Shops, Library & historic Tivoli Theater are only 3/4 of a mile away, an easy & safe walk, w/sidewalks all the way. HOME DETAILS: All brick ranch with extra deep, private yard. Stunning, mature landscape. Paver-brick patio, walkways, flower gardens. Hardwood floors under carpeting. Attached garage w/extra tall door & extra high ceiling for storage. Enclosed sun porch off Kitchen. Doublewide, concrete driveway. Full basement, partially finished w/laundry room, full bath & bonus room (bedroom/office/family room/game room). BUILDER EXPANSION: There is plenty of room on the lot to build out the home. UNIQUE LOT: This lot, with its large size, privacy, wildlife, adjacent public green space, public amenities & community events, was the late homeowner's dream lot. He kept tabs on the housing market for several years before his dream lot finally popped up. Lots like this one are exceedingly rare. When this lot finally hit the market, he snapped it up & lived here happily for many years. He was an avid gardener & the lot shows it. It blooms all season long, with a lovely succession of flowering plants & trees. CONCLUSION: If you love privacy, this is your lot. If you love public green space, this is your lot. If you love parks, this is your lot. If you love birds, this is your lot. If you love wildlife, this is your lot. If you love all that blooms, this is your lot.