42 Tower Rd is a 2,204 square foot house on a 10,608 square foot lot with 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 01, 1980 for $114,000. Based on Redfin's Downers Grove data, we estimate the home's value is $626,859.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
10,608 sq ftLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$626,859
$513K since sold in April 1980$7,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 2.6% higher than the average sale price ($611K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R3
Residential Detached House 3 District
The Village’s residential zoning districts are primarily intended to create, maintain and promote a variety of housing opportunities for households and to maintain and promote the desired physical character of existing and developing neighborhoods. While the districts primarily accommodate residential uses, some nonresidential uses are also allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Agriculture-Cropland
Oct 12, 2015 • Final
Residential addition
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,102
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LONGMEADOW SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,204
Building Sq. Ft: 3,306
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LONGMEADOW SUB
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,608
Legal Lot Number: 28
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: DOWNERS GROVE TOWNSHIP-NORTH
Acres: 0.2435
Depth Footage: 136
Front Footage: 78
Zoning Code: A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,204
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,608 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0904102028
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Highland Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Herrick Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Community H S District 99 - North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Downers Grove, IL • 60515
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$596,000 – $721,000
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