5311 Lee Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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5311 Lee Avenue,Downers Grove, IL 60515
$2,000,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 6,709 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: elaine pagels, brita pagels
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices chicago
MLS#:12762600
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$2,000,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$298.11

About this home

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...

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Home facts

  • Listing ID #:12762600
  • Updated:September 28, 2026 at 08:19 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:15
  • Dining Description:Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks, Full Body Spray Shower, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Steam Shower, Whirlpool
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, High End Refrigerator, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement Description:Egress Window, Full, Partially Finished, Sub-Basement
  • Living area:6,709 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating:Forced Air, Zoned
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Rubber
  • Building area:6,709 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:1.25 Acres
  • Lot Features:Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Wooded
  • Exterior Features:Balcony, Fire Pit, Outdoor Grill
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter

Schools

  • High school:North High School
  • Middle school:Herrick Middle School
  • Elementary school:Hillcrest Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,000,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$298.11
  • Tax amount:$22,894 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Air Purifier, Backup Sump Pump, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Generator, Multiple Water Heaters, Radon Mitigation System, Sprinkler-Lawn, Sump Pump

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:9
  • Parking description:Asphalt, Attached Garage, Brick Driveway, Driveway, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:3.5
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