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$280,000

5905 Lee Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60516
3 Beds2 Baths1,138 sqft4 days
5905 Lee Avenue·Downers Grove, IL 60516
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,138Sq Ft
1955Year Built
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!

MLS# 12595465Listed April 9, 2026ResidentialRanch
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms3
Total Bathrooms2
Full Baths2
Half Baths0
Total Rooms7

Size & Structure

Living Area1,138 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces0
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.450 acres

Location

CountyDuPage
TownshipDowners Grove
Zip Code60516

Financial

List Price$280,000
Price / Sq Ft$246
Annual Taxes (2024)$4,864
Monthly Tax Est.$405
Parcel #0918302003
Interior Features

Appliances

Humidifier

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

Partially FinishedPartial

Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Other

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water Source

Lake MichiganPublic

Parking

AsphaltGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

Street Paved
Schools
Elementary
Indian Trail Elementary School
District: 58
Middle School
O Neill Middle School
District: 58
High School
Downers Grove South High School
District: 99
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$4,864
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$405
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$246
per square foot
Property Location

5905 Lee Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60516 — DuPage County

$280,000
$246 / sqft
5905 Lee Avenue
3 bd2 ba1,138 sqft
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
4 days on market
2-car garage
0.450 acres
$4,864/yr taxes
$1,877
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$1,472/mo
Property Tax
$405/mo
$280,000
20% — $56,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$224,000
Down Payment
$56,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Platinum Partners Realtors
Agent: Sabrina Glover
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