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$375,000
1805 Gilbert Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 full
- Sqft
- 1,300
- $/sqft
- $288
- Lot
- 0.624 ac
- Built
- 1949
- Type
- Ranch
- MLS#
- MRD12746028
About this home
This inviting ranch home in sought-after Downers Grove offers a rare combination of comfortable living, generous outdoor space, and an exceptional location. Set on an expansive 0.63-acre lot measuring approximately 100 feet wide by 275 feet deep, the property provides privacy, mature trees, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, the professionally painted interior features warm white walls, crisp white woodwork and doors, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, and three bedrooms. The updated kitchen offers white cabinetry, a new oven/range, new microwave, and new faucet, along with an in-dinette washer and dryer for added convenience. A flexible family room or home office opens through sliding glass doors to the private backyard. Classic retro bathroom with pedistal sink plus crystal glass vanity lights. Outdoor living is a highlight, with a paver brick patio, deck, mature native trees, and abundant wildlife-including deer and a variety of birdlife. The unfinished basement, accessible from the exterior, provides excellent storage or future-use potential. A 2024 water heater and Choice Ultimate Home Warranty add further peace of mind. The location is equally impressive. Enjoy great access to the highly rated outstanding school Districts 58 and 99 schools, forest preserves, parks, playgrounds, baseball fields, a recreation center, sledding hill, Gilbert Park, Maple Grove Forest Preserve, Memorial Park, and historic Belmont Golf Club. Downtown Downers Grove offers excellent restaurants, shopping, and community amenities, while I-355, I-88, and both Main Street and Belmont Metra stations make commuting convenient. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, nature, and the best of Downers Grove living-all in a highly desirable community. Seller is a licensed real estate broker, State of Illinois.
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
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Term
$2,800/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,928
- Property taxes
- $763
- Home insurance (est.)
- $109
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.66%, 2026-08-27). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| 2025 property taxes | $9,153/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary School
58
Middle
Herrick Middle School
58
High school
Downers Grove North High School99
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Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of RE/MAX Enterprises, listed by Marge Pawlak.
Information last updated Aug 29, 2026, 2:25 PM.
1805 Gilbert Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Basement
- Unfinished, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Partial
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Appliances
- Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Rooms total
- 8
- Window features
- Window Treatments
- Laundry features
- Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath