5905 Lee Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516


$280,000

For Sale
Status: Pending
Sqft: 1,140
Cost/Sqft: $246
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1955
Property Taxes: $4,864
Days On Market: 6
Lot Size: 0,45
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Description

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!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1955
No
0.45
— / Not Applicable
12595465
0918302003

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Indian Trail Elementary School
58
Middle School
O Neill Middle School
58 Not in DB
High School
Downers Grove South High School
99 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
13 Apr, 2026 Under contract $280,000 MRED MLS
9 Apr, 2026 Listed for sale $280,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
66x300
Unfinished
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2026 $4,864

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