Seller's Agent in 2025
Michael Dirnberger
EXIT Strategy Realty
(651) 246-2294
2 in this area
9 Total Sales
5139 Cornell Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,887
Sq Ft
0.51
Acres
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Hillcrest Elementary School Rated A-
- Wooded Lot
- Finished Attic
About This Home
As of July 2025Welcome to your new home! Three bedroom home nestled on a large wooded lot in Downers Grove. Stylishly maintained modern eat in kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and tile flooring. Formal living and dining room combo with wood burning fireplace and newer windows. Warm family room with a second fireplace overlooking the patio and backyard. Three upstairs bedrooms that both have access to an outdoor balcony. Fourth floor finished attic with skylight for a family room, playroom, home office, or storage! Updated plumbing installed throughout the home in 2012. New water heater installed in 2020. New furnace and air conditioner system installed in 2022. New roof completed in 2025. Basement and concrete crawl space are great for extra storage. Laundry area in basement. New water service and sanitary line was installed from the street to the home in 2012. Large, private wooded lot with expansive concrete patio area and outdoor fireplace. Circular drive with entrance to single car garage. Minutes to downtown Downers Grove, train stations, restaurants, schools and parks. Parks include bike and walking trails.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,763
Year Built
- Built in 1947
Lot Details
- 0.51 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100x226
- Home fronts a stream
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Contemporary Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 1,887 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Partial Basement
- Finished Attic
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Patio
- Porch
Schools
- Herrick Middle School
- North High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Kuo Tai-Chi and Kuo Tiffany
Bought by
Wilson Colum
Seller's Agent
Michael Dirnberger
EXIT Strategy Realty
Buyer's Agent
Adam Stary
eXp Realty
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.02%
Views
100
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.74%
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Outstanding Balance
$387,314
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$106,327
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 14, 2022
Closed on
Apr 20, 2022
Sold by
Harbor Holdings Llc 5139 Cornell Llc
Bought by
Kuo Tai-Chi and Kuo Tiffany
Seller's Agent
Wendy Pawlak
Keller Williams Experience
Buyer's Agent
Michael Dirnberger
EXIT Strategy Realty
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.66%
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
4.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 28, 2016
Sold by
Tully Robert G
Bought by
Harbor Holdings Llc and 5139 Cornell Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 23, 2009
Sold by
Michael James Development Llc
Bought by
Tully Robert G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 5, 2004
Sold by
Clemens James E and Clemens Angela D
Bought by
Michael James Development Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 1997
Sold by
Tabb Christopher D and Tabb Nancy F
Bought by
Clemens James E and Clemens Angela D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
8.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $485,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $350,000 | First American Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $173,500 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Warranty Deed | $300,000 | Atg | |
| Warranty Deed | $150,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $388,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $205,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $113,653 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $130,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $140,360 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $68,400 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $142,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 07/08/25 | Sold | $485,000 | -2.0% | $257 / Sq Ft |
| 05/05/2025 05/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/23/2025 04/23/25 | For Sale | $495,000 | 0.0% | $262 / Sq Ft |
| 04/13/2025 04/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/09/2025 04/09/25 | For Sale | $495,000 | +41.4% | $262 / Sq Ft |
| 04/20/2022 04/20/22 | Sold | $350,000 | 0.0% | $185 / Sq Ft |
| 03/20/2022 03/20/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/14/2022 03/14/22 | For Sale | $350,000 | 0.0% | $185 / Sq Ft |
| 11/15/2019 11/15/19 | Rented | $1,900 | 0.0% | -- |
| 11/02/2019 11/02/19 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/21/2019 10/21/19 | For Rent | $1,900 | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,221 | $169,066 | $101,709 | $67,357 |
| 2023 | $8,763 | $155,420 | $93,500 | $61,920 |
| 2022 | $8,661 | $147,160 | $88,530 | $58,630 |
| 2021 | $8,110 | $145,480 | $87,520 | $57,960 |
| 2020 | $7,967 | $142,600 | $85,790 | $56,810 |
| 2019 | $7,728 | $136,830 | $82,320 | $54,510 |
| 2018 | $9,485 | $165,950 | $113,450 | $52,500 |
| 2017 | $8,820 | $153,100 | $109,170 | $43,930 |
| 2016 | $8,341 | $140,650 | $104,190 | $36,460 |
| 2015 | $7,901 | $132,320 | $98,020 | $34,300 |
| 2014 | $7,438 | $121,380 | $86,640 | $34,740 |
| 2013 | $7,286 | $120,810 | $86,230 | $34,580 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Michael Dirnberger
-
Adam Stary
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Adam Stary
eXp Realty
(630) 615-5500
5 in this area
547 Total Sales
-
Wendy Pawlak
Seller's Agent in 2022
Wendy Pawlak
Keller Williams Experience
(630) 514-6615
13 in this area
288 Total Sales
-
Susan Rigsby
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Susan Rigsby
Fathom Realty IL LLC
(630) 745-0506
54 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12323636
APN: 09-07-302-007
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