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$449,000
46 Days On Site

5875 Walnut Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60516

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2,200
SqFt
$204
/SqFt
1943
Built
County:
DuPage
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Whyrent Real Estate Company
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Rare opportunity to acquire a premium .63-acre (100 x 275) lot in the highly sought-after Downers Grove North High School District, offering exceptional flexibility for an owner-occupant, investor, or builder in one of the community's most desirable and established areas. The property includes a three-bedroom, two-bath residence with a basement and a detached two-car garage, being conveyed as-is, and presents a unique chance to either thoughtfully renovate and restore the existing home or pursue new construction on a lot size and configuration rarely available in this location. The current home benefits from several major updates, including newer windows (approximately 4 years), roof (approximately 5 years), furnace (approximately 2 years), water heater (approximately 2 years), siding (less than 1 year), and air conditioning (approximately 5 years). For those seeking redevelopment, the expansive 100-foot frontage and 275-foot depth create an ideal canvas for a wide range of architectural possibilities, including estate-style luxury residences with generous setbacks, enhanced outdoor living environments, pools, sports courts, guest houses, or resort-style entertaining spaces that are increasingly in demand but rarely achievable on smaller suburban parcels. The lot is framed by mature trees and neighboring homes, offering depth, and classic suburban appeal, while utilities include city water with public sewer readily available for tie-in, providing flexibility and efficiency for renovation, expansion, or new construction planning; a survey is available to support due diligence. The walkable, lifestyle-driven location further enhances the long-term value and desirability of the property, with convenient access to multiple nearby parks and trail systems including Gelwicks Park, Ebersold Park, Whitlock Park, and Hummer Park, along with larger destination parks such as McCollum Park and Patriots Park that support year-round recreation and outdoor enjoyment. Residents are also just minutes from Downtown Downers Grove, where boutique shopping, award-winning restaurants, the historic Tivoli Theatre, farmers markets, and seasonal community events create a vibrant small-town atmosphere, while commuters benefit from proximity to Metra BNSF train stations with express service to Chicago and easy access to I-355 and I-88, providing seamless connectivity to Oak Brook, Naperville, major corporate corridors, and both O'Hare and Midway airports. With its rare lot dimensions, prime school district, renovation-ready improvements, exceptional redevelopment upside, and a motivated seller, this property represents a compelling opportunity to create immediate and long-term value in one of Downers Grove's most coveted locations.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$449,000
Days On Site 
46 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,200 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.63 Acres
Year Built 
1943
MLS® Number 
12536304
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$5,854
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Estimated
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.63
Direction Faces 
East
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
ConcreteDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
Sump PumpPartially FinishedPartial
Cooling 
Central Air
Electric 
200+ Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Wood BurningGas Starter
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 15X10Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 15X10Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 17X10Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 14X13Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 17X11Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space
Laundry 
Dimensions - 9X5Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 14X12Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 14X13Level - Second
Mud Room 
Dimensions - 8X5Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 18X11Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Vinyl Siding
Pool Features 
Above Ground
Roof 
Asphalt
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkLake
MLS Area 
Downers Grove
School District 
North High School
Township 
Lisle
Schools
School District
North High School
Elementary School
Henry Puffer Elementary School
Middle School
Herrick Middle School
High School
North High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Whyrent Real Estate Company



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