1801 Prairie Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515
Estimated payment $3,299/month
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, new 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!
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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 01/13/26 | For Sale | $499,900 | 0.0% | $415 / Sq Ft |
| 12/12/2025 12/12/25 | Off Market | $499,900 | -- | -- |
| 12/08/2025 12/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/03/2025 12/03/25 | Price Changed | $499,900 | -9.1% | $415 / Sq Ft |
| 10/24/2025 10/24/25 | For Sale | $550,000 | -- | $456 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12502350
APN: 09-07-107-003
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