Location, location, location! This 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home is perfectly positioned just 1 mile from Downtown Downers Grove! With a short commute to the train station, and walking distance to Patriots Park and Barth Pond, this home has all the advantages of downtown living! The main living area offers a spacious layout, a bright and open living room with a cozy fireplace. The open kitchen area gives way to a cheery sunroom perfect in any season! Outside you will find plenty of space that the owners have fenced in and added a shed. The large side lot allows for new owners to put in an addition off the sun room or a detached garage! The possibilities are endless with this adorable ranch home. Make this your home today! Top Rated Schools: Whittier Elementary, Herrick Middle, Downers Grove North High. Updates include: Dishwasher 2020, Washer dryer 2017, Front window and Kitchen window 2018, Kitchen floor 2015, Fence and shed 2014, Water heater 2014, Attic ventilation fan 2013. **Multiple Offers Received. Highest and Best by 7pm 1/26**
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$261,000
5440 Benton Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
3beds
1,050sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$315,000 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$2,645 Estimated rent
Home value
$315,000
$296,000 - $334,000
$2,645/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 22, 2024 at 03:08pm
Listing courtesy of:
Danielle Brackmann 630-802-3302,
john greene, Realtor
Bought with:
Michael Lenz
RE/MAX of Naperville
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11952995
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Screens)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Screens)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Screens)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Screens)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Screens)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Screens)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Heatilator, Kitchen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,050
- Total interior livable area: 1,050 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, On Site, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 131X50
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0908415031
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Green verification: Other
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Downers Grove
- Subdivision: Randall Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2024 | Sold | $261,000+4.4%$249/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11952995 | ||
| 1/27/2024 | Contingent | $250,000$238/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11952995 | ||
| 1/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $250,000+81.2%$238/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11952995 | ||
| 10/15/2012 | Sold | $138,000+0.4%$131/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08148322 | ||
| 8/30/2012 | Listed for sale | $137,500$131/sqft |
Source: Gladstone Inc. Realtors #08148322 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,113 +4.6% | $94,010 +5.6% |
| 2022 | $4,887 +6.9% | $89,030 +1.2% |
| 2021 | $4,572 +2% | $88,010 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60515
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Whittier Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Herrick Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Community H S Dist 99 - North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Whittier Elementary School
- 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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