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188 BLOOMINGDALE Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
$700,000
4beds
4.5baths
4,024sqft
0.71acres
Anything from "is it priced right?" to "what's the catch?"
About this home
This unique home occupies a massive 103' x 304' lot that backs directly to the Meacham Grove Forest Preserve. Set on a private wooded hilltop, the residence offers stunning views and a tranquil setting rarely found in the area. Built in 1969, the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home features an open floor plan anchored by a dramatic two-story foyer with imported marble flooring, making it exceptionally well-suited for entertaining and everyday living. The spacious layout includes bedrooms that open onto a private sundeck with a spiral staircase leading down to a spectacular indoor swimming pool. A fully finished basement adds even more versatile living space. If these walls could talk, they would tell stories of memorable gatherings in a one-of-a-kind setting that blends generous living space with serene natural surroundings. Please note this property is being sold strictly "AS-IS" and requires court approval. It is in need of significant renovation and updates throughout. Major items requiring attention include complete refurbishment of the indoor pool and all related systems, roof replacement on the main house, extensive repair or rebuild of the rear brick wall and parapet, significant repairs to the exterior fireplace and chimney, and replacement of multiple windows due to wood rot and deterioration. The front entry door is currently non-functional and boarded, the rear deck near the pool area needs full replacement, the furnaces have reached the end of their useful life, and the electrical panel and related systems require substantial safety and code updates. This represents a substantial renovation project with considerable deferred maintenance. The property will require a cash buyer, renovation loan, or other non-conventional financing. It offers a compelling opportunity for a visionary buyer or builder looking to restore a truly special home in an outstanding, private location.
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.
Location
The facts
Property typeResidential
Year built1970
Age band51-60 Years
Bathrooms4 full + 1 half
Garage spaces2
Total parking2
Fireplaces2
Lot size0.71 acres
Lot dimensions103 X 304
AreaBloomingdale
Architectural styleColonial
Bedrooms (total)4
Annual tax$16,656
First listedMay 5, 2026
Parcel #0210303017
CountyDuPage
MLS #MRD12639042
Days on market1
Photos22
Schools
ElementaryErickson Elementary School
Middle / JuniorWestfield Middle School
High schoolLake Park High School
Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Humidifier
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerYesAttachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Lot features
Forest Preserve Adjacent
Patio / porch
Patio
Other equipment
Water-Softener OwnedSecurity SystemCeiling Fan(s)Sump Pump
Sewer
Septic Tank
Listed by
eXp Realty
Eduardo Santos · 847-401-5421
Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 5/6/2026, 1:30:03 AM. All data should be independently verified.
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