5311 Lee Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Broughton Team
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Listed by: elaine pagels, brita pagels
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices chicago
MLS#:12762600
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$2,000,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$298.11
About this home
A truly rare opportunity to live adjacent to 81 acre Maple Grove Forest Preserve, one of Illinois' beautiful and historically rich natural treasures. Set among majestic maple and heritage oak trees, this extraordinary property offers a private, nature-filled setting where deer and fawns wander, birds abound, and native plants flourish. There is a generous backyard which extends toward walking paths leading into Maple Grove Forest Preserve and to Avery Coonley School, creating an exceptional connection to nature, recreation, and the surrounding community. Stunning views from nearly every window, the home feels immersed in its landscape, while the acreage offers the privacy and tranquility of a secluded retreat to call your own. Thoughtfully reimagined, rebuilt and doubled in size in 2006, creating a distinctive floor plan that celebrates the connection between indoor and outdoor living. Organic architectural character is paired with thoughtfully designed spaces, including numerous Home Office/Library/Study areas and gathering spaces with airy ceilings, generously proportioned Bedrooms with en suite Bathrooms. The spacious Primary Bedroom Suite features a private Balcony overlooking the beautiful backyard, a walk-in closet/dressing room that was formerly a bedroom, and large, lux En Suite Bathroom. The 10,000+ sq ft of indoor and outdoor living spaces include many storage and utility rooms, Game Room, Recreation Room, Wine Cellar, 3.5-car heated Garage, and much more. The home is beautifully maintained, refreshed and move-in ready. This special home is for those seeking privacy, nature, architectural distinction, and a setting in which to create a lifetime of memories. Conveniently located near schools including Avery Coonley School, hospitals, parks, 2 ballfields, the Belmont and Main Street BNSF Metra Stations, the Belmont train underpass, major highways, and both O'Hare and Midway Airports. Move Confidently....
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Home facts
- Listing ID #:12762600
- Updated:October 25, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:6
- Total bathrooms:6
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:15
- Dining Description:Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks, Full Body Spray Shower, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Steam Shower, Whirlpool
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, High End Refrigerator, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement Description:Egress Window, Full, Partially Finished, Sub-Basement
- Living area:6,709 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Zoned
- Heating:Forced Air, Zoned
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt, Rubber
- Building area:6,709 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.25 Acres
- Lot Features:Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Wooded
- Exterior Features:Balcony, Fire Pit, Outdoor Grill
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
Schools
- High school:North High School
- Middle school:Herrick Middle School
- Elementary school:Hillcrest Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,000,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$298.11
- Tax amount:$22,894 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Air Purifier, Backup Sump Pump, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Generator, Multiple Water Heaters, Radon Mitigation System, Sprinkler-Lawn, Sump Pump
Parking
- Total parking spaces:9
- Parking description:Asphalt, Attached Garage, Brick Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Off Street
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:3.5
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