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5139 Cornell Avenue

Downers Grove, IL 60515

3 beds
2 baths
1,887 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$262 per sqft
1947 build
– on site

Welcome to your new home! Three bedroom home nestled on a large wooded lot in Downers Grove. Stylishly maintained modern eat in kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and tile flooring. Formal living and dining room combo with wood burning fireplace and newer windows. Warm family room with a second fireplace overlooking the patio and backyard. Three upstairs bedrooms that both have access to an outdoor balcony. Fourth floor finished attic with skylight for a family room, playroom, home office, or storage! Updated plumbing installed throughout the home in 2012. New water heater installed in 2020. New furnace and air conditioner system installed in 2022. New roof completed in 2025. Basement and concrete crawl space are great for extra storage. Laundry area in basement. New water service and sanitary line was installed from the street to the home in 2012. Large, private wooded lot with expansive concrete patio area and outdoor fireplace. Circular drive with entrance to single car garage. Minutes to downtown Downers Grove, train stations, restaurants, schools and parks. Parks include bike and walking trails.

Listing courtesy of MRED / EXIT Strategy Realty as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 6, 2025 •

MLS# 12323636 —

The Building

Year Built:

1947
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Frame
Architectural Style:

Cape Cod, Contemporary
Basement:

Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
Exterior Features:

Balcony
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio, Porch
Disability Access:

No
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Window Features:

Skylight(s)

Interior

Room Type:

Attic, Eating Area
Rooms Total:

9
Interior Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1887

Location

Directions:

West on Gilbert to Cornell, south on Cornell, property is on the left. Other option is Belmont heading north to Curtiss St to corner of Cornell or Hitchcock and go east to Cornell.
Location:

18235
Location:

28621

The Property

Parcel Number:

0907302007
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions:

100X226
Lot Size Acres:

0.5146
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Stream

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

8763.08

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Schools

Elementary School District:

58
Middle Or Junior School:

Herrick Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

58
High School:

North High School
High School District:

99

The Community

Community Features:

Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

1

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$495,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,650
Taxes	$730
Insurance	$136
Utilities	$191 See report
Total	$3,707/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
5/6/25 May 6, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$495,000
4/22/25 Apr 22, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$495,000
4/13/25 Apr 13, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$495,000

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This house located in Downers Grove, IL 60515 is currently for sale for $495,000. 5139 Cornell Avenue is a 1,887 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 29 days. This house is in the attendance area of Hillcrest Elementary School, Herrick Middle School, and North High School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, EXIT Strategy Realty, and Michael Dirnberger as distributed by MLS GRID.

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