USAILOak BrookGinger Creek42 Royal Vale Dr

42 Royal Vale Dr, Oak Brook, IL

House

For Sale

Listed price in listed location currency (USD).

$1,800,000

532

MLS® 12738417

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence

Levels Residential

Size 5573 sqft

Garage Yes

Taxes $15,120

Days Active 8

Lot Size 0.6253 Acres

Approx. Age 1978

Avg. Price Per Sqft $322

MLS® Number 12738417

Property Address: 42 Royal Vale Dr, Oak Brook, IL, 60523-1645

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

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 appreciate the intellectual rigor of Mid-Century Modern architecture, the home offers both a considered restoration and an opportunity for further authorship. The architecture unfolds with a serenity and Zen-like vibe that makes it truly worthy of experiencing. The design and architectural intentions remain legible, while select elements, including the potential restoration of the original porch designs invite continued interpretation. Ginger Creek provides a distinctive suburban setting with convenient access to Chicago, major airports, interstate highways, and commuter rail, bringing a highly individual architectural residence within easy reach of the city. Move Confidently.

MLS® Number12738417

Laundry LevelEnsuite

Central VacNo

FireplaceYes

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Exterior

GarageYes

Approx. Age1978

BasementFinished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Partial, Walk-Out Access

DrivewayBrick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Garage Spaces

HeatForced Air, Zoned

A/CCentral Air, Zoned

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Price History

-End Date

Not Sold YetSold Price

For Sale

Sep 24, 2026List Date

$1,800,000List Price

Aug 27, 2024End Date

$850,000Sold Price

Sold

Aug 15, 2024List Date

$919,000List Price

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