IL 60516 Downers Grove 5536 Middaugh Avenue MLS #MRD12659471 |

Stunning custom home nestled on an impressive 60 x 305-foot lot with professionally landscaped grounds, mature trees and exceptional backyard privacy. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully improved, this spacious 5-bedroom, 5-bath residence combines timeless architecture, impressive room proportions and outstanding indoor and outdoor living spaces. The first floor features 9′ ceilings, substantial 5″ baseboards and elegant 8″ crown molding. A sought after first floor bedroom with an adjacent full bath provides an ideal arrangement for guests or multigenerational living. A beautifully updated private den and office features custom cabinetry and a concealed safe that remains with the home. Designed for serious cooking and effortless entertaining, the premier kitchen offers an oversized island, extensive cabinetry, a walk-in pantry and a separate butler’s pantry. High-end appliances include a KitchenAid oven and microwave, Thermador cooktop/range, Sub-Zero refrigerator and Marvel freezer in the butler’s pantry. Two sinks each with its own garbage disposal and a recently updated dedicated hot-water faucet provide added convenience. The adjoining living area features a gas fireplace and fabulous built-in surround-sound speaker system. Upstairs, the impressive primary bedroom is enhanced by a 10′ ceiling and a private bath with a recently serviced Jacuzzi tub. The front bedroom also features a 10′ ceiling, while the second floor hallway and remaining bedrooms offer 8′ ceilings. A large second-floor laundry room with a newer washer and dryer adds everyday functionality. Additional unfinished space above the garage offers potential for future expansion. The full finished basement feels exceptionally spacious with 9′ ceilings and includes a second gas fireplace, versatile recreational and entertaining areas, and extensive storage. Additional features include two sump pumps with a battery backup system and an installed radon mitigation system. Recent improvements include a brand new Trex deck and garage door openers in 2026; newly keyed doors and locks in 2026; a new garage door and lifting system, epoxy-finished garage floor, washer and dryer, and custom office cabinetry installed in approximately 2025; an expanded driveway, new south-side privacy fence and re-leveled front walkway completed in approximately 2024; and interior and exterior lighting and hardwired smoke-detector upgrades completed around 2024-2025. The home also offers newer kitchen appliances, two recently replaced water heaters and a roof replaced within approximately the last 10 years. Outside, the elevated rear deck overlooks a beautifully landscaped backyard oasis with abundant room for entertaining, gardening and relaxing. An in-ground sprinkler system was specifically designed to support the property’s extensive landscaping. A whole-house Generac generator, 3 car tandem garage, freshly painted first and second floors, and extraordinary storage throughout further enhance this immaculately cared-for home. An exceptional combination of space, craftsmanship, privacy and meaningful updates in desirable Downers Grove.