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$515,000 SOLD Mar 2026

Listed at $515,000

142 W Chicago Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Closed

2 beds (4 possible) 3 baths 2,576 sqft (assessor) Built 1963 Residential MLS #MRD12529759 46 days on market

Listing courtesy of Wenzel Select Properties, Ltd. · 630-430-4790 · MLS #MRD12529759 · Status: Closed

If you're looking for a corner brick ranch in Downers Grove, this is it. With a finished basement, 4 bedrooms, & 3 baths, there's plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. Both living rooms have their own fireplace you can use to stay warm during these cold winter months. Newer windows and doors were replaced within the last 8 years. This cozy home has a mixture of modern updates and vintage charm. There's an attached two car garage with a gas heater. In the yard there are two sheds, one is a newer two-story shed (2018), with electrical hook up, it has ample room to store all your yard tools, toys, bikes and more. With two patios you can either enjoy the calm, openness of the backyard or on the West side of the house, watch the neighborhood activity. Conveniently located only one block from Lester Elementary School and bus service is provided to both Herrick Middle School and Downers Grove North High School. Schedule your showing today!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal
Interior features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Dining Combo
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace details: Wood Burning
Basement: Finished, Egress Window, Full
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Additional rooms: Walk In Closet, Storage
Total rooms: 8

Building & exterior

Style: Ranch
Age: 61-70 Years
Exterior: Brick, Plaster
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Screens, Window Treatments, Drapes
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Patio & porch: Patio
Other structures: Shed(s), Garage(s)
Exposure: South

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 150.15 x 74.85 x 150 x 79.90
Lot description: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
Township: Downers Grove
County: DuPage

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Equipment: TV-Dish, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System, Water Heater-Gas

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

Elementary: Lester Elementary School (58)
Junior high: Herrick Middle School (58)
High school: North High School (99)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $8,039 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 0904311026
PIN: 0904311026
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 12/12/2025
Sold: 3/4/2026
Sold price: $515,000

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