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42 Royal Vale Drive
Oak Brook, IL 60523
$1,800,000
A rare architectural residence in Chicago's western suburbs, Sahgal House, offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and more than 5,500 square feet across multiple levels, privately positioned on an elevated 0.62-acre corner parcel. This singular and unique property offers a thoughtful expression of Northern California Mid-Century Modernism and Sea Ranch-influenced design. Set within Oak Brook's Ginger Creek neighborhood, the house is defined by soaring volumes, abundant natural light, deliberate sight lines, and a restrained palette of natural materials and organic forms. This home is your sanctuary where you can take a deep breath and be inspired by living in a work of art. The residence was taken back to the studs in a comprehensive renovation that respected its architectural origins while reimagining the home for contemporary living. Distinctive original elements, including redwood ceilings and Chicago common brick, were retained and integrated with new materials and finishes chosen for their texture, scale, and visual continuity. The floor plan was selectively reworked with a remarkably light touch of strategic intervention and creativity. The experience of the home is intentionally contemplative. A dramatic 2.5-story stairwell atrium serves as its uniting element, connecting each level while volumetric clerestory windows draw daylight deep into the interior. Natural textures, shifting ceiling heights, framed views, and unexpected moments create a sequence of spaces that reveal themselves gradually. The architecture provides an unusually sympathetic setting for art, sculpture, and collectible design. For those who ...
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| Listing Id: | 12738417 |
|---|---|
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Status: | Active |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Living Area: | 5,573 |
| Association Fee: | $1,250 |
| County Or Parish: | Dupage |
| Postal Code: | 60523 |
| Association Fee Includes: | None |
| Basement: | true |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Community Features: | Curbs, Street Paved, Other |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Zoned |
| Elementary School: | Belle Aire Elementary School |
| Fireplace Features: | Double Sided, Gas Log, Gas Starter |
| Flooring: | Hardwood, Carpet |
| Garage Spaces: | 2.5 |
| High School: | North High School |
| Interior Features: | Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan |
| Laundry Features: | In Unit |
| Living Area Source: | Plans |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.6253 |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 58 |
| Age: | 41-50 Years |
| Agent Owned/Interest (Y/N): | No |
| Bath Amenities: | Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub |
| Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): | No |
| Basement Sq Ft: | 1,560 |
| Dining Room: | Kitchen/Dining Combo |
| Door Features: | ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Lever Style Door Handles, Sliding Glass Door(s) |
| Fireplace Location: | Family Room, Living Room, Den/Library |
| Master Association Fee: | No |
| Management Contact Name: | Dennis Brugh |
| Market Code: | Active |
| Rehab Year: | 2026 |
| Is Parking Included In Price: | Yes |
| Total Sq Ft: | 4145 |
| Tax Exemptions: | Homeowner |
| Update Date: | 2026-09-30T05:05:25 |
| Upper Sq Ft: | 1890 |
| Parcel Number: | 0628302007 |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Rooms Total: | 12 |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| State Or Province: | IL |
| Township: | York |
| Water Source: | Lake Michigan, Public |
| Exposure: | South |
| Lot Size Source: | County Records |
| New Construction Y/N: | No |
| Flood Zone: | No |
| List Price: | $1,800,000 |
|---|---|
| Property Type: | Detached Single |
| Bedrooms Total: | 5 |
| Parking On Site: | Yes |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $15,120 |
| Architectural Style: | Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern |
| City: | Oak Brook |
| Subdivision Name: | Ginger Creek |
| Year Built: | 1978 |
| Appliances: | Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Annually |
| Basement: | Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Partial, Walk-Out Access |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 5 |
| Construction Materials: | Cedar, Block, Other |
| Directions: | Meyers Road Royal Vale Drive home OR Midwest Road Baybrook Lane Royal Vale Drive home. |
| Elementary School District: | 58 |
| Exterior Features: | Other |
| Fireplaces Total: | 3 |
| Heating: | Forced Air, Zoned |
| High School District: | 99 |
| Lot Features: | Corner Lot, Mature Trees |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 135x221x138x91x97 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Herrick Middle School |
| MLS Area Major: | Oak Brook |
| Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: | 4145 |
| Built Before 1978 (Y/N): | No |
| Corporate Limits: | Oak Brook |
| Disability Access And/Or Equipped: | No |
| Green Supporting Documents: | Y |
| General Information: | School Bus Service, Interstate Access |
| Lot Size: | .50-.99 Acre |
| Main Sq Ft: | 2255 |
| Management Company: | OAK AND DALE |
| Management Phone: | 630-323-8810 |
| Master Association Fee Frequency: | Not Required |
| Rebuilt (Y/N): | No |
| Rehab (Y/N): | Yes |
| Rural (Y/N): | N |
| Offered For Sale Or Rent: | No |
| Special Assessments: | N |
| Special Service Area: | N |
| Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: | 5705 |
| Type Detached: | 3 Stories |
| Window Features: | Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Aluminum Frames, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Screens, Wood Frames |
| Original List Price: | $1,800,000 |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple w/ HO Assn. |
| Parking Features: | Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage |
| Possession: | Closing |
| Roof: | Asphalt |
| Room Type: | Kitchen, Bonus Room, Bedroom 5, Den, Enclosed Balcony, Enclosed Porch, Foyer, Recreation Room, Storage |
| Special Listing Conditions: | List Broker Must Accompany |
| Tax Year: | 2024 |
| Actual Status: | Active |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Deck, Patio |
| Activation Date: | 2026-09-24 |
| Habitable Residence?: | Yes |
Listing Courtesy of: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing Agent: Elaine Pagels
630-640-2002
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