$550,000

1801 Prairie Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated payment $3,584/month

Total Views 7,953
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,205 Sq Ft
$456 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Ranch Style House
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Pierce Downer Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Hoopers Hollow Park

About This Home

*******Opportunity knocks in Downers Grove!******* This solid home offers endless potential in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods. Surrounded by new construction and beautifully renovated homes, this property sits on a spacious lot-perfect for a remodel, rebuild, or investment. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, and approximately 1,205 sq ft of living space plus 1205 sq ft. of a full finished basement with an unfinished area for storage. The lower level features a wet bar and cozy brick fireplace, making it ideal for a family room or office. Enjoy the charm of original hardwood flooring, an abundance of natural light, and three brick fireplaces-one in the living room, one in the basement, and another in the sunroom attached to the two-car garage that has a walkout basement. With its solid bones, updated electrical panel and prime location near award-winning schools, expressways, Metra, shopping, and Downtown Downers Grove, this home is perfect for buyers ready to customize their dream space while building equity. Selling As-Is. Bring your vision and make this your next success story!

Listing Agent

Nicole Smith

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475116430 Listed on: 10/24/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,214

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 180

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House

Interior Spaces

  • 1,205 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Pocket Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Chute

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Fireplace

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,214

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Pocket Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Beamed Ceilings
  • LivingArea: 1205
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2410
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement,Exterior
  • Total Sq Ft: 2410
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 180
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8214
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Other

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,214 $159,471 $97,858 $61,613
2023 $7,763 $146,600 $89,960 $56,640
2022 $4,799 $138,820 $85,180 $53,640
2021 $4,546 $137,240 $84,210 $53,030
2020 $4,555 $134,520 $82,540 $51,980
2019 $4,605 $129,070 $79,200 $49,870
2018 $4,660 $120,960 $78,770 $42,190
2017 $6,072 $116,400 $75,800 $40,600
2016 $5,936 $111,090 $72,340 $38,750
2015 $5,100 $104,520 $68,060 $36,460
2014 $5,256 $92,970 $60,150 $32,820
2013 $5,175 $92,540 $59,870 $32,670
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/24/2025 10/24/25 For Sale $550,000 -- $456 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12502350

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-107-003