Classic beauty with clean lines
This Downers Grove new construction prairie-style home is a true showpiece, blending timeless design with modern details. The exterior showcases rich stucco and stone accents, creating a warm yet sophisticated curb appeal. Inside, the home features a refined mix of classic trim work paired with clean lines and natural white oak finishes, striking the perfect balance between tradition and contemporary style. Step out back and you’ll see why this home is built for living. An inviting inground pool, spacious covered porch, and a cozy firepit create an outdoor oasis perfect for year-round enjoyment.


When this family came to SG Home Builders, they weren’t just looking for a beautiful prairie-style home — they wanted a space designed for the present and prepared for the future. With the possibility of multi-family living in mind, we collaborated closely to create a layout that blends function, flexibility, and flawless style.
The result? A thoughtfully crafted three-level home connected by an elevator for effortless accessibility. The lower level is perfectly suited for an in-law arrangement, featuring a walk-out basement, a full kitchen, full bathroom, bedroom, gym, and a spacious family room — all with privacy and comfort in mind.
The main level greets you with stunning finish work, a warm mix of stained woods, and open, light-filled spaces. Another full bedroom with an ensuite bath ensures guests or family members feel right at home.
On the second level, the primary suite becomes a serene retreat, complete with luxurious finishes and ample space. Two additional private bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, provide the ultimate in comfort and convenience.
From the stucco and stone exterior to the inground pool, covered porch, and firepit, every detail of this home was designed for living well — today and for years to come.
Key Features:
- 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths
- Prairie style
- In-Ground Pool
- Custom Wood Work
- Fully finished basement
- Elevator
Timeline:
18 Month Build, 12 Month Planning (blueprints and permits)
Location:
Downers Grove, Il

Although we had built many homes before this one, this was the largest project we had ever taken on. At the time, we didn’t yet have an interior designer on staff, but working with the designer for this home was a turning point for us. The collaboration allowed us to focus on what we do best — building — instead of spending countless hours guiding design decisions. It was such a valuable experience that it directly inspired us to bring an interior designer in-house, and now we involve our design team early in every project.
This home also marked two firsts for SG Home Builders: our first pool and our first elevator. Tackling these new challenges — and pulling them off beautifully — gave us more than just a stunning addition to our portfolio. It gave us credibility, experience, and the confidence to take on even more ambitious projects.
Looking back, this home represents a milestone in our journey, not just for its beauty and functionality, but for how it helped shape the way we work today.
We were so fortunate to have had SG builders to complete our custom home. They were diligent and professional to work with. We especially valued their integrity and transparency throughout the whole process. SG has solid relationships with their trades people and it shows in the quality of work. Ryan was always available and easy to work with and Greg was extremely knowledgeable and creative with solutions. Although we hadn’t started our project with SG builders, we are so thankful they were the builders to complete our dream home that we love!

Hear What Our Custom Home Build Clients Have To Say
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Ryan built our family home and it was a great experience from start to finish. From proactively identifying issues to communicating/engaging through the process, Ryan made sure we were taken... read more care of. The real measure of integrity to me was when those inevitable little things come up as we settled in (and the house settled in too) and Ryan took care of them quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend the SG team!
Zaid Pardesi
We were so fortunate to have had SG builders to complete our custom home. They were diligent and professional to work with. We especially valued their integrity and transparency throughout... read more the whole process. SG has solid relationships with their trades people and it shows in the quality of work. Ryan was always available and easy to work with and Greg was extremely knowledgeable and creative with solutions. Although we hadn’t started our project with SG builders, we are so thankful they were the builders to complete our dream home that we love!
Kal Patel
After 45 years in our 2-srory house, we were looking for a ranch home in the western suburbs. During our search, we met Ryan, found a lot, and never... read more spoke to another builder. While the process took longer than we ever imagined, we were fortunate to be working with SG Builders. We always got a response and answers, even if they weren't the answers we hoped for. Ryan and Greg care about their clients, and thought of improvements and made suggestions that we never considered, but added to the safety and beauty of our home. As an accountant, I was pleased with the detail and billing process that Ryan used. It was easy to follow the progress of work and costs with his method. Throughout the process, I always heard back from Ryan or Greg in a timely manner. There is nothing worse than not getting a response - and we always got a response from SG Builders. We would highly recommend SG Builders for any project, and if we ever decide to finish our basement, we will make only one phone call.
Deb Harris
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We really enjoyed working with Ryan and his team to complete our home. Even with all the challenges the market presented in 2021/2022, he helped us all along the way... read more to get the house built how we wanted. We will be working again with them when we finish our basement. Thanks SG Home Builder's Team!
Frank Michael
Ryan is a working machine combined with his passion for building. You are not just paying for a contractor to get the job done and right. You don't... read more want all the stress that comes with building a house to effect those closest to you. Ryan takes as much as the stress away that he can bye running a tight ship.
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I’m beyond grateful for the connection with Ryan and his team. From start to completion to even after completion he has been nothing but amazing and making this process of... read more building a home so much easier especially as a first time builder. He was very transparent with everything and helped lead me in the right direction on so many hard choices. Their experience is shown in the quality of work they do. Very professional, productive, and on time. I highly recommend them.
Chris Carson
