Closed
$485,000
5139 Cornell Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
3beds
1,887sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.51 Acres Lot
$491,800 Zestimate®
$257/sqft
$3,444 Estimated rent
Home value
$491,800
$452,000 - $536,000
$3,444/mo
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What's special
Welcome to your new home! Three bedroom home nestled on a large wooded lot in Downers Grove. Stylishly maintained modern eat in kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and tile flooring. Formal living and dining room combo with wood burning fireplace and newer windows. Warm family room with a second fireplace overlooking the patio and backyard. Three upstairs bedrooms that both have access to an outdoor balcony. Fourth floor finished attic with skylight for a family room, playroom, home office, or storage! Updated plumbing installed throughout the home in 2012. New water heater installed in 2020. New furnace and air conditioner system installed in 2022. New roof completed in 2025. Basement and concrete crawl space are great for extra storage. Laundry area in basement. New water service and sanitary line was installed from the street to the home in 2012. Large, private wooded lot with expansive concrete patio area and outdoor fireplace. Circular drive with entrance to single car garage. Minutes to downtown Downers Grove, train stations, restaurants, schools and parks. Parks include bike and walking trails.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 08, 2025 at 04:58pm
Listing courtesy of:
Michael Dirnberger 312-554-5478,
EXIT Strategy Realty
Bought with:
Adam Stary
eXp Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12323636
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Fourth
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Galley), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Partial
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,887 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Waterfront features: Stream
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Dimensions: 100X226
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0907302007
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Downers Grove
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2025 | Sold | $485,000-2%$257/sqft |
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| 5/6/2025 | Contingent | $495,000$262/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $495,000$262/sqft |
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| 4/13/2025 | Contingent | $495,000$262/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $495,000+41.4%$262/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,763 +1.2% | $155,420 +5.6% |
| 2022 | $8,661 +6.8% | $147,160 +1.2% |
| 2021 | $8,110 +1.8% | $145,480 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60515
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hillcrest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Herrick Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Community H S Dist 99 - North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Herrick Middle School
- High: North High School
- District: 58
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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