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5244 Benton Avenue

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Name: Open House: 1pm-3pm
Start: 2025-07-20T13:00:00
End: 2025-07-20T15:00:00
Location: 5244 Benton Avenue

3 beds
1 bath
1,485 sqft
6,550 sqft lot
$343 per sqft
1959 build
– on site

Gorgeous Randall Park Renovation! Experience the charm of sought after North Downers Grove in this phenomenal location...0.7 miles to Downtown Downers Grove, a 15-minute walk to Main St. OR Fairview train stations with multiple express trains to the city, 1 block to highly rated Whittier Elementary and 2 blocks to coveted Randall Park with tennis courts. This charming home has been completely rehabbed from the ground up... All completed in the past year. New roof on home and garage ~ New Hardie Board siding and freshly painted exterior brick ~ New high-efficiency furnace and a/c with Nest thermostat ~ All galvanized plumbing replaced with copper and PVC ~ Bathroom Renovation ~ New luxury vinyl flooring throughout. The kitchen renovation includes all new solid wood cabinetry, new quartz countertops, new farmhouse sink and faucet, all new Samsung stainless steel appliances, new backsplash and new beverage cooler. All new solid core interior doors ~ All new trim throughout including baseboards, closets and window casings ~ New shiplap walls in hallway and basement entry ~ Fresh paint throughout interior ~ Custom blinds throughout ~ Upgraded modern staircase with new railing and posts ~ Custom wainscoting in middle bedroom ~ New basement workspace with butcher block countertop and cabinet ~ All new interior and exterior lighting including new LED ceiling lighting in kitchen, living room and basement ~ New Google video doorbell and smoke alarm. Don't miss the new composite front stoop, the French drain system in backyard tied into the city catch basin plus the gutter water tie in on the north side of home ($16,000) and the new landscaping and custom-made shutters. The windows (2007), garage door (2024) and tankless water heater were installed by the previous owners. Welcome home to a neighborhood that you have dreamed of with block parties, annual holiday luminaria, Easter egg hunt, soap box derby and more. Everything is DONE - All you have to do is move right in!

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 16, 2025 •

MLS# 12421354 —

Upcoming Open Houses

Sunday, 7/20
1pm-3pm

The Building

Year Built:

1959
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Brick, Fiber Cement
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Sump Pump
Living Area Source:

Estimated
Levels:

Tri-Level
Window Features:

Screens

Interior

Room Type:

No additional rooms
Rooms Total:

6
Interior Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1485

Location

Directions:

Maple Ave. to Benton south
Location:

28142

The Property

Parcel Number:

0908408025
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Size Dimensions:

50 X 131
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Fencing:

Fenced

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

6874

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

100 Amp Service
Green Energy Efficient:

Water Heater
Water Source:

Lake Michigan, Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator

Schools

Elementary School:

Whittier Elementary School
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

Subdivision Name:

Randall Park
Community Features:

Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
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

$510,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,730
Taxes	$572
Insurance	$140
Utilities	$154 See report
Total	$3,596/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/15/25 Jul 15, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$510,000	52.2% (48.1% / YR)
7/6/25 Jul 6, 2025	Price Changed	MRED
6/25/25 Jun 25, 2025	Price Changed	MRED

45% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price

Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $22k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $80k over asking price.

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This house located in Downers Grove, IL 60515 is currently for sale for $510,000. 5244 Benton Avenue is a 1,485 square foot house with 3 beds and 1 bath that has been on Estately for 1 days. This house is in the attendance area of North High School, Herrick Middle School, and Whittier Elementary School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, @properties Christie's International Real Estate, and Samantha Schroeder as distributed by MLS GRID.

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5244 Benton Avenue

Downers Grove, IL 60515