$359,000
$16K PRICE DROP

232 55th St Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated payment $2,536/month

Total Views 92,303
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,635 Sq Ft
$220 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Room
  • Whittier Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

Welcome to this expansive ranch-style home located in the highly desirable Downers Grove North School District. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms all on the main floor, this home offers an ideal layout for families, multi-generational living, or those needing extra space to work from home. Step into a bright and freshly painted interior, complete with hardwood floors throughout much of the home and a well-equipped kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances. Recent upgrades include a new circuit breaker panel, newer A/C (2022), furnace (2017), washer/dryer (2020), oven (2020), water heater (2024), and a roof replaced in 2016-offering peace of mind and move-in ready convenience. Downstairs, you'll find a spacious unfinished basement (1,000 sq ft) plus crawl space-perfect for storage or future expansion. Outside, enjoy the large 90x133 lot, offering a generous backyard with raspberry bushes and a 2-car detached garage. This home is perfectly positioned for commuters-just a short walk to the Metra station, with parks and shopping nearby and a 3 block walk to Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club. A rare combination of space, location, and top-rated schools makes this home a standout opportunity in today's market!

Listing Agent

Margaret Peggie Costello

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475143557 Listed on: 10/02/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,883

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 90x133

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,635 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Schools

  • Whittier Elementary School
  • Herrick Middle School
  • North High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,883

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1635
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Whittier Elementary School
  • High School: North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Herrick Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 90X133
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7882.84
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

3D Interior and Exterior Tours

Floorplans

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Range of Values:

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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 $7,883 $145,689 $86,393 $59,296
2023 $7,010 $133,930 $79,420 $54,510
2022 $6,961 $129,270 $76,660 $52,610
2021 $6,511 $127,800 $75,790 $52,010
2020 $6,384 $125,270 $74,290 $50,980
2019 $6,167 $120,200 $71,280 $48,920
2018 $5,814 $112,720 $71,010 $41,710
2017 $5,615 $108,470 $68,330 $40,140
2016 $5,487 $103,520 $65,210 $38,310
2015 $5,403 $97,390 $61,350 $36,040
2014 $5,646 $98,580 $59,650 $38,930
2013 $5,529 $98,120 $59,370 $38,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Price Changed $359,000 -4.3% $220 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 For Sale $375,000 0.0% $229 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Price Changed $375,000 -- $229 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

About the Listing Agent

Margaret Peggie Costello

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

(331) 284-3771

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Peggie Costello was featured in Chicago Agent Magazine's "Who's Who in Chicagoland Real Estate" Edition in 2021, 2022 and 2023. In 2024 she was recognized as a top producer by the Mainstreet Board Of Realtors, performing in the top 2% of the 18,000+ agents for sales volume and in 2020 top 3%. She is a self-motivated Realtor with a strong track record of success for delivering high quality customer experiences for over a decade. Constant communication, guidance and confidentiality are the key to

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12438822

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-09-315-011