30 Waverly Avenue: A Rare Find in Illinois’ #1 Town
There’s a moment that happened on every showing of 30 Waverly Avenue. Buyers walk through the front door expecting one thing and the house kept surprising them.
Through two thoughtful expansions, this home maintained it’s 100 year old charm while growing to fit today’s work from home and mobile lifestyle in a way that could not have been thought of when the last addition was done. It is really incredible who well it all holds up.
Location, Location, Location
Clarendon Hills was recently ranked the #1 town in Illinois, and 30 Waverly sits right in the heart of why. This is a community where character homes meet top-tier schools — Prospect Elementary, Clarendon Hills Middle School, and Hinsdale Central — all feeding into a tight-knit, walkable village just minutes from the train and downtown Hinsdale.
But even beyond the town overall, Waverly Ave holds an additional place in many families hearts. The slightly hidden placement, the curves, the distance to town, parks and schools… all of Clarendon Hills is special but some would argue that Waverly is extra special.
And for the families weighing schools, commute, and community, this address checked every box. The lifestyle is really unbeatable.
A Lot That Breaks the Mold
Most lots in these suburbs are predictable rectangles. Not this one. Because of the charming and curvy streets (done on purpose to make the town more interesting) you get the occasional lot that breaks the mold. The property starts at 60 feet wide at the street and widens to roughly 105 feet toward the back — a shape that opens up the entire backyard experience. It’s the kind of detail that is hard to understand until you experience it in person and it completely changes how the outdoor space feels and functions.
That extra width made room for a private sport court and a detached garage. While people may think they want an attached garage especially with the Chicago winters, this one was done perfectly. Because it is detached, you have so much more natural light in the home. But – the placement is so close to the home that people prefer it detached as they can also stay covered on the way there with the large side porch — protected from the elements. The result is great functionality and preserved natural light.
Character You Can’t Build New
30 Waverly has history — a historic structure thoughtfully expanded with an early-2000s addition that respects the original architecture rather than competing with it. The result is a home with genuine craftsmanship and warmth, the kind that comes from decades of life lived in a space rather than a builder’s spec book.
Inside, four bedrooms and four full baths, plus a powder room, gave a growing family room to spread out, while the finished partial basement added flexible living space — complete with a Murphy bed, perfect for guests, a home office, or a media room that converts in seconds.
The Bottom Line
30 Waverly Avenue was never just a house with a list of features. It was a property with a story — a community ranked best in the state, a lot shaped unlike anything else on the block, and a home built to last with the character to prove it.
That story now has a new owner ready to write its next chapter. Congratulations to my clients on a wonderful home, well sold.
*Thinking about your own next chapter in Clarendon Hills or the western suburbs? Let’s talk about what your home story could look like.*