$499,000

5807 Fairmount Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60516

Active
3 beds 2 baths 1,651 sqft (assessor) Residential MLS #MRD12762176 1 days on market
Listing courtesy of Platinum Partners Realtors · 630-435-3500 · MLS #MRD12762176 · Status: Active
This delightful 100-year-old cottage sits on a spacious L-shaped lot and offers something increasingly rare: two genuinely distinct living spaces under one roof. The main house welcomes you with an open, easy flow between the cozy living room - anchored by a full masonry fireplace - and a well-planned kitchen that adjoins the dining area. Granite counters and stainless appliances give the kitchen real style, while generous workspace and a bar-height counter make it a natural gathering spot for cooking and entertaining alike. The family room and primary suite addition function almost like a private wing, with its own entrance, deck, and patio - ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or simply extra breathing room. A stylishly updated bathroom and a coat closet round out this section. Step outside to a deep front porch overlooking the yard, offering a peaceful, private spot to unwind. The finished basement adds great additonal space - perfect for kids' play area, storage, or extra living room. Tucked into a wonderful neighborhood, this home puts you a short trip from downtown Downers Grove and an easy walk to Barth Pond and O'Neill Middle School. Central air in addition and window units in original part of home.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior features
Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring
Hardwood, Laminate
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Wood Burning
Basement
Finished, Partial
Additional rooms
Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Bonus Room
Total rooms
10

Building & exterior

Style
American 4-Sq.
Age
Unknown
Exterior
Frame
Exposure
East,West

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
64x261x139x36x75x225
Lot description
Irregular Lot
Township
Downers Grove
County
DuPage

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

Elementary
Fairmount Elementary School (58)
Junior high
O Neill Middle School (58)
High school
South High School (99)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$7,473 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
0917205046
PIN
0917205046
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing, Immediate
Special conditions
None
Listed
9/17/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Mud Room13X06MainWood Laminate
Office09X04MainHardwood
Recreation Room22X18BasementOther
Bonus Room11X10BasementOther
Bedroom 213X12MainCarpet
Bedroom 311X10MainHardwood
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining Room11X10MainHardwood
Family Room19X13MainWood Laminate
Kitchen12X10MainHardwood
Laundry10X08BasementOther
Living Room19X11MainHardwood
Master Bedroom14X11MainWood Laminate

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Recently sold nearby

AddressBeds / BathsSoldPrice
Address withheld 4 bd / 2.5 ba Mar 2026 $710,000
5735 Dearborn Parkway 4 bd / 2.5 ba Jan 2026 $571,250
5921 Blodgett Avenue 3 bd / 2 ba May 2026 $378,000
5813 Washington Street 5 bd / 3 ba Mar 2026 $635,000

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

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