$2,000,000

5311 Lee Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Active
6 beds 4.5 baths 6,709 sqft (plans) Residential MLS #MRD12762600 5 days on market
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago · 630-325-7500 · MLS #MRD12762600 · Status: Active
A truly rare opportunity to live adjacent to 81 acre Maple Grove Forest Preserve, one of Illinois' beautiful and historically rich natural treasures. Set among majestic maple and heritage oak trees, this extraordinary property offers a private, nature-filled setting where deer and fawns wander, birds abound, and native plants flourish. There is a generous backyard which extends toward walking paths leading into Maple Grove Forest Preserve and to Avery Coonley School, creating an exceptional connection to nature, recreation, and the surrounding community. Stunning views from nearly every window, the home feels immersed in its landscape, while the acreage offers the privacy and tranquility of a secluded retreat to call your own. Thoughtfully reimagined, rebuilt and doubled in size in 2006, creating a distinctive floor plan that celebrates the connection between indoor and outdoor living. Organic architectural character is paired with thoughtfully designed spaces, including numerous Home Office/Library/Study areas and gathering spaces with airy ceilings, generously proportioned Bedrooms with en suite Bathrooms. The spacious Primary Bedroom Suite features a private Balcony overlooking the beautiful backyard, a walk-in closet/dressing room that was formerly a bedroom, and large, lux En Suite Bathroom. The 10,000+ sq ft of indoor and outdoor living spaces include many storage and utility rooms, Game Room, Recreation Room, Wine Cellar, 3.5-car heated Garage, and much more. The home is beautifully maintained, refreshed and move-in ready. This special home is for those seeking privacy, nature, architectural distinction, and a setting in which to create a lifetime of memories. Conveniently located near schools including Avery Coonley School, parks, 2 ballfields, the Belmont and Main Street BNSF Metra Stations, the Belmont train underpass, major highways, and both O'Hare and Midway Airports. Move Confidently.
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Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
Interior features
Dry Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Replacement Windows
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
2
Fireplace details
Wood Burning
Basement
Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Sub-Basement, Egress Window, 9 ft + pour, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Full
Laundry
Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Additional rooms
Foyer, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Den, Game Room, Office, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
Total rooms
15

Building & exterior

Age
Unknown
Exterior
Cedar, Wood Siding
Exterior features
Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Other
Roof
Asphalt, Rubber
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Windows
Screens, Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows, Storm Window(s), Shades, Wood Frames
Doors
Pocket Door(s)
Patio & porch
Deck
Other structures
Garage Faces Front
Exposure
North,South,East,West

Parking

Garage spaces
3
Total spaces
9
Parking details
Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Owned, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
110x495
Lot description
Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods
Township
Lisle
County
DuPage

Utilities

Heating
Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
200+ Amp Service
Equipment
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Purifier, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters, Electronic Air Filters, Water Heater-Gas

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Street Paved, Other

Schools

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

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$22,894 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
0907306012
PIN
0907306012
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
9/25/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Foyer14X18MainHardwood
Bedroom 512X16SecondHardwood
Bedroom 69X12SecondHardwood
Breakfast Room19X15MainHardwood
Den11X16MainHardwood
Game Room38X24BasementCarpet
Office13X22SecondHardwood
Recreation Room24X20BasementHardwood
Mud Room15X14MainSlate
Walk In Closet9X12SecondHardwood
Bedroom 213X13SecondHardwood
Bedroom 311X20SecondHardwood
Bedroom 413X13SecondHardwood
Dining Room22X22MainHardwood
Family Room16X19MainHardwood
Kitchen14X17MainHardwood
Laundry10X8SecondTile
Living Room21X16MainHardwood
Master Bedroom16X20SecondHardwood

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Recently sold nearby

AddressBeds / BathsSoldPrice
5237 Cornell Avenue 5 bd / 6.5 ba Jul 2026 $3,500,000
5139 Cornell Avenue 3 bd / 1.5 ba Jul 2025 $485,000
5131 Lee Avenue 4 bd / 2.5 ba Jun 2025 $718,438
5454 Lee Avenue 4 bd / 4.5 ba Jun 2026 $1,600,000

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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