Flawless Newer Home On “Walk To” Block In-Town Hinsdale
The map of 710 S. Monroe in Hinsdale IL tells the whole story. It’s a beautiful, tree-lined street that is uniquely low in traffic. Translation: It’s great for kids. Additionally, 710 Monroe is just three blocks from Madison Grade School, four blocks from St. Isaac’s church and school, five blocks to the Metra train depot and five blocks to Hinsdale Central High School. By all local standards, it is true "walk to".
This house is so incredibly well-maintained, it makes sense to compare it heads up against new construction. There are new homes in this same neighborhood on similar-sized lots that are priced over $2,000,000. I cannot imagine wanting to burn over $250,000 on a new house when 710 S. Monroe is available at $1,749,000.
The finishes in the house are flat out over-the-top. I’m taking about big dollar improvements, design components and finishes that are simply not available elsewhere:
- $90,000 home theater system (and it’s as easy to use as an iPod)
- Heated floors in master bathroom, basement and garage
- Two full-sized Sub Zeros in the kitchen
- Two first floor powder rooms (one in the mud room!)
- Cabinets. They’re beaded inset design with paint and glaze. The bathrooms have built-in pull-out stools for the kids.
- Huge 2nd floor laundry room with folding area
- A w-i-d-e lot with a real back yard
- The world’s most impressive playhouse (see photo)

Still hungry for more information? Read on for more details.
Mahogany, elliptical top entry door
Two-story ceiling height
Random width Birch wood flooring
Turned staircase with wrought iron balusters and custom carpet runner
Wrought iron light fixture
Leaded glass windows
Living Room (15 x 12) ~
Random width Birch wood flooring
Triple bank of windows with transoms
Carved limestone fireplace
Tall base molding
Triple crown molding
Arched entries lined with millwork
Random width Birch wood flooring
Triple bank of windows with window seat
Crystal chandelier
Tall base molding
Triple crown molding
Ample recessed can lighting
Butler’s Pantry ~
Random width Birch wood flooring
Painted and glazed, beaded inset cabinets featuring full extension drawers with maple interiors
Leaded glass fronts on some cabinets
Granite counter top
Random width Birch wood flooring
Painted and glazed, beaded inset cabinets featuring full extension drawers with maple interiors
Granite counter tops
Center island with vegetable sink
Slate tile back splash
Triple crown molding
Ample recessed can lighting
Sliding door with direct access to rear paver patio
Flat panel TV
Appliance package includes double Sub-Zero refrigerators; Viking six-burner cook top; Viking double oven; Kitchen Aid microwave; Kitchen Aid dishwasher; Fisher Paykel dishwasher in island
Breakfast Room (16 x 9) ~
Random width Birch wood flooring
Wrought iron light fixture
Built-in buffet
Tall base molding
Random width Birch wood flooring
Triple crown molding
Tall base molding
Fireplace with slate tile façade
Floor-to-ceiling windows on either side of fireplace
Powder Room 1 ~
Random width Birch wood flooring
Furniture-grade vanity
Stone slab counter top
Kohler plumbing fixtures
French door entry
Random width Birch wood flooring
6-foot cherry wood wainscoting
Leaded glass window
French door access to front patio
Mud Room (6 x 12) ~
Direct access from outside
Direct access from garage
Slate tile flooring
Cubbie storage system with flip-top bench
Coat closet
Powder Room 2 ~
Slate tile flooring
Furniture-grade vanity with built-in step stool
Granite counter top
Kohler plumbing fixtures
Second Level
Random width Birch wood flooring
Tray ceiling
Tall base molding
Wall sconces
Triple bank of elliptical top windows
Master Bathroom ~
Stone tile floor, tub and shower surround with cut stone inlays
Heated floor
Painted and glazed, beaded inset cabinets
Granite counter tops
Steam shower with bench
Oval whirlpool tub
Plasma TV
Kohler plumbing fixtures
19 x 13 walk-in closet with organization system
Carpeting
Walk-in closet with organization system
Semi-private bathroom access
Full Bathroom 2 ~
Ceramic tile floor
Subway tile wainscoting with listel
Kohler plumbing fixtures
Carpeting
Full-wall, reach-in closet with organization system
Bedroom 4 (12 x 12) ~
Carpeting
Reach-in closet with organization system
Private bathroom
Ceramic tile floor and tub surround
Kohler plumbing fixtures
Laundry Room (12 x 11) ~
Ceramic tile flooring
Cherry wood upper and lower cabinets
Granite counter tops
Whirlpool Duet pedestal washer and dryer
Third Level
Carpeting
Tall base molding
Four windows
Private bathroom
Full Bathroom 4 ~
Stone tile floor and shower surround
Painted and glazed vanity
Granite counter top
Kohler plumbing fixtures
Recreation Room (24 x 32) ~
Custom laminate flooring
Heated floors
Full-wall theater system including audiophile quality $90,000 theater system with 8-foot screen
Stone fireplace
Hand-carved wet bar featuring granite counter top, slate tile flooring, G.E. Monogram beverage refrigerator, G.E. Monogram ice maker, Fisher Paykel dishwasher
Oversized window wells
Custom laminate flooring
Two large window wells
Tall base molding
Bedroom 6 (12 x 12) ~
Custom laminate flooring
Slate tile floor and shower surround
Kohler plumbing fixtures
Miscellaneous/Mechanicals ~
Two 75-gallon water heaters with re-circulating lines
State-of-the-art electronics throughout entire house
90%-plus efficiency furnace and central air conditioning system
Boiler that provides heated floors
200-amp electrical service
Security system
Hurd brand windows
Central vacuum system
Two-car attached garage with heated slab
Oversized Chicago brick, stone, stucco and cedar exterior
40-year architectural roof shingles
In-ground irrigation system
Custom landscaped
Slate tile front walkway
Paver brick driveway
Paver brick walkway in rear
Slate tile patio
Custom-built play house
Schools ~
All school scores can be viewed online at www.BryanBomba.com
Madison Grade School, District 181
Hinsdale Middle School, District 181
Hinsdale Central High School, District 86
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org
Thank you for taking the time to consider this home. The owner would like to thank you as well. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. It would be my pleasure to assist you!
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If you have read this far, the next step is to contact Bryan Bomba of RE/MAX for a private showing.
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December 9th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
[...] 710 S. Monroe in Hinsdale Illinois represents the extreme high end that Hinsdale offers at the $1,699,900 price point. It is just five years old, but appears even newer to the eye. The true beauty of this home is truly it’s customization. [...]