5905 Lee Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 New Heritage
5905 Lee Avenue,Downers Grove, IL 60516
$280,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,140 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: sabrina glover, joseph enzbigilis
Office: platinum partners realtors
MLS#:12595465
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$280,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$245.61
About this home
Opportunity knocks in one of Downers Grove's most desirable locations. This solid 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sits on an expansive 66x300 lot and offers incredible potential for investors, flippers, or handy homeowners ready to add value. This is primarily a moderate to heavy cosmetic rehab, making it an ideal project for those looking to maximize returns without taking on a full gut renovation. With strong buyer demand in the area, this property presents a clear path to profit whether you're planning to renovate and resell, hold as a rental, or create your own customized home. The location is a major advantage. Just minutes from Downtown Downers Grove, the Metra, and major highways including I-355, I-88, and I-55, this home offers convenience that today's buyers and renters are actively seeking. It's also situated within the highly regarded Indian Trail Elementary, O'Neill Middle School, and Downers Grove South High School districts. Surrounded by parks, restaurants, shopping, and everything that makes Downers Grove such a sought-after community, this is a rare chance to secure a value-add property in a high-demand neighborhood. Bring your vision and unlock the incredible upside potential this solid home can offer!...
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Home facts
- Year built:1955
- Listing ID #:12595465
- Updated:April 10, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:7
- Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Partial, Partially Finished
- Living area:1,140 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1955
- Building area:1,140 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.45 Acres
- Architectural Style:Ranch
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Downers Grove South High School
- Middle school:O Neill Middle School
- Elementary school:Indian Trail Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$280,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$245.61
- Tax amount:$4,864 (2024)
Features and amenities
- Amenities:Sump Pump
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Asphalt, Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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