Charming Brick Ranch on 1.4 Acres! This adorable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch offers a desirable single-level layout, beautiful mature trees, and a peaceful park-like setting. The cozy living room features built-in shelving and a wood-burning fireplace, while brand-new windows and refinished hardwood floors fill the home with warmth and natural light. Updated kitchen features granite countertops, new tile backsplash, Beko stainless-steel gas range, stainless sink, and newer Whirlpool refrigerator. Bathrooms include radiant heated floors, a quartz countertop, and brand-new water-efficient Kohler toilets-ideal for a septic system. Finished basement offers tall ceilings, can lighting, rustic cedar walk-in closet, and rough plumbing ready for a future bath. Spacious 2-car garage with oversized ceilings, plus large barn-style storage shed. Numerous updates include zoned heating system, boiler, indirect water heater, windows, plumbing and septic inlet (2017); Carrier A/C, attic air handler, air cleaner and insulation (2021). Updated landscaping. Farm implements negotiable. Fantastic location just steps from St. James Farm and Blackwell Forest Preserves and minutes to Cantigny, golf, shopping, Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield Metra and I-88. Move-in ready and packed with character-come see this special property! ** BRAND NEW WELL ** starting 9-12-26 ... Estimate is 4-5 weeks for installation.
Solid brick ranch on a beautiful tree lined lot. Enjoy the privacy of this 3 bedroom home sitting on almost an acre and a half. One level living includes hardwood floors, crown molding, build ins, stainless steel, granite kitchen. First floor family room. Unfinished basement with plumbing for bath. Mechanics will love the high ceiling garage.
Public Records
May 21, 1998
Sold
$228,666
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 1990
Sold
$212,500
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,017 (+5.8%)
$38,157 + $68,694
$106,851
2023
$7,577 (+3.5%)
$34,850 + $62,740
$97,590
2022
$7,323 (+6.1%)
$32,570 + $58,640
$91,210
2021
$6,902 (+1.9%)
$31,220 + $56,210
$87,430
2020
$6,772 (+2.9%)
$30,270 + $54,500
$84,770
2019
$6,583 (−2.1%)
$28,830 + $51,900
$80,730
2018
$6,721 (+2.5%)
$28,830 + $51,900
$80,730
2017
$6,554 (+2.7%)
$27,390 + $49,320
$76,710
2016
$6,383 (+2.3%)
$25,540 + $45,990
$71,530
2015
$6,241 (−3.3%)
$23,640 + $42,570
$66,210
2013
$6,451 (+3.5%)
$41,150 + $28,210
$69,360
2012
$6,231 (+1.9%)
$44,670 + $30,620
$75,290
2011
$6,115 (+0.5%)
$49,360 + $33,840
$83,200
2010
$6,082 (+2.8%)
$53,220 + $36,480
$89,700
2009
$5,913 (+0.4%)
$55,660 + $38,150
$93,810
2008
$5,893 (+6.2%)
$55,660 + $38,150
$93,810
2007
$5,549
$51,920 + $35,590
$87,510
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.93 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,674
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,674
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0423101009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-2
Single-Family Residence District
The R-2 single-family residence district is established to preserve and maintain existing single-family areas of the County and permit the continued development of residential uses primarily in areas where public utilities are not readily available.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
West Chicago, IL • 60185
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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35
21
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in West Chicago. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 28W470 Purnell Rd
$582,841
$73K over list price of $510K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $425K to $620K.