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Downers Grove, IL 60515,131 W Chicago Avenue
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Downers Grove, IL 60515,131 W Chicago Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515,131 W Chicago Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515,131 W Chicago Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515,131 W Chicago Avenue
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Listed by Devayani Pandavof Real Broker, LLC
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131 W Chicago Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515

4 Beds

3.5 Baths

3,700 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,700 sqft

Price per Sqft $256

MLS Listing ID 12524630

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1958

Annual Tax Amount $14,434

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.290 Acres

Lot Dimensions 102x132.8

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Two blocks from Lester Elementary and ready for you to move in before the end of the year! This beautifully updated home sits in one of Downers Grove's most sought-after neighborhoods and offers an incredible blend of modern upgrades, flexible living space, and a rare 102-ft-wide private backyard. Step inside to find a bright, open layout with refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, and thoughtful updates throughout. Family room has continuous hardwood under the carpet (Nov 2025), which is easily removable. No need to refinish the wood floors. The spacious kitchen features shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless-steel appliances-including a Viking hood and pot filler-and a large island perfect for daily meals or entertaining. Dishwasher (2025). The adjoining dining area and family room create a warm, welcoming main level, complete with a fireplace, custom built-ins, and a sliding glass door that leads directly to the expansive backyard. Outdoor living is exceptional here: a large Trex deck with a pergola, a stone patio, Rainbow Play System, and multiple seating areas make this yard ideal for gatherings, grilling, or simply relaxing in your own private retreat. The first floor also includes a full bedroom and newly renovated full bathroom, perfect for guests, in-laws, or single-level living. A convenient mudroom/laundry area with access to the attached 2-car carpeted garage completes the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite impresses with French doors, hardwood flooring, a beautifully updated bathroom with a dual-sink vanity and walk-in shower, and a spacious walk-in closet outfitted with custom organization. Three additional large bedrooms share a recently updated hallway bath and all include hardwood floors and Elfa closet systems. The fully finished basement (renovated in 2020) provides even more space with a large recreation/media room, luxury vinyl plank flooring, an office with French doors, a half bath, plus additional storage rooms-ideal for work-from-home, hobbies, fitness, or playroom needs. Additional notable improvements include: * New carpet (2022) * Smart lighting upgrades * Dual-zone HVAC with two furnaces & two AC units * Beautiful custom window treatments * Newer exterior doors, professional landscaping, and countless other updates Located just minutes to the Downers Grove Fairview Metra, Hummer Park, Downtown Downers Grove, and all major conveniences. This home offers the perfect combination of location, updates, and livability-welcome to your next chapter in Downers Grove living. Note: Garage cabinets may be excluded from the sale. Details will be confirmed during negotiation.

Location

State IL

County Dupage

Rooms

Basement Finished, Full

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air, Zoned, Electric, Dual

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven

Laundry Main Level, In Unit, Laundry Closet

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

View Y/N true

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Landscaped, Mature Trees

Story 2 Stories

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan, Public

Structure Type Vinyl Siding

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Lester Elementary School

Middle Schools Herrick Middle School

High Schools Downers Grove North

School District 58, 58, 99

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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