5244 Benton Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Connections



Listed by:samantha schroeder
Office:@properties christie's international real estate
MLS#:12439895
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$495,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$333.33
About this home
Gorgeous Randall Park Renovation! Experience the charm of sought after North Downers Grove in this phenomenal location...0.7 miles to Downtown Downers Grove, a 15-minute walk to Main St. OR Fairview train stations with multiple express trains to the city, 1 block to highly rated Whittier Elementary and 2 blocks to coveted Randall Park with tennis courts. This charming home has been completely rehabbed from the ground up... All completed in the past year. New roof on home and garage ~ New Hardie Board siding and freshly painted exterior brick ~ New high-efficiency furnace and a/c with Nest thermostat ~ All galvanized plumbing replaced with copper and PVC ~ Bathroom Renovation ~ New luxury vinyl flooring throughout. The kitchen renovation includes all new solid wood cabinetry, new quartz countertops, new farmhouse sink and faucet, all new Samsung stainless steel appliances, new backsplash and new beverage cooler. All new solid core interior doors ~ All new trim throughout including baseboards, closets and window casings ~ New shiplap walls in hallway and basement entry ~ Fresh paint throughout interior ~ Custom blinds throughout ~ Upgraded modern staircase with new railing and posts ~ Custom wainscoting in middle bedroom ~ New basement workspace with butcher block countertop and cabinet ~ All new interior and exterior lighting including new LED ceiling lighting in kitchen, living room and basement ~ New Google video doorbell and smoke alarm. Don't miss the new composite front stoop, the French drain system in backyard tied into the city catch basin plus the gutter water tie in on the north side of home ($16,000) and the new landscaping and custom-made shutters. The windows (2007), garage door (2024) and tankless water heater were installed by the previous owners. Welcome home to a neighborhood that you have dreamed of with block parties, annual holiday luminaria, Easter egg hunt, soap box derby and more. Everything is DONE - All you have to do is move right in!
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Home facts
- Year built:1959
- Listing Id #:12439895
- Added:11 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 16, 2025 at 08:40 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Living area:1,485 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1959
- Building area:1,485 sq. ft.
Schools
- High school:North High School
- Middle school:Herrick Middle School
- Elementary school:Whittier Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$495,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$333.33
- Tax amount:$6,874 (2024)
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