$449,000
PENDING $48K PRICE DROP

5317 Benton Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated payment $3,016/month

Total Views 19,769
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,132 Sq Ft
$397 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Whittier Elementary School Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • Community Pool

About This Home

Welcome to Randall Park, one of Downers Grove's most desirable neighborhoods! This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home offers a rare opportunity to live just blocks from vibrant downtown and the Main Street METRA station. When entering inside you'll find gleaming oak hardwood floors throughout and fresh paint that gives the entire home a bright, modern feel. The spacious living room flows seamlessly into the open-concept kitchen, complete with a large island and seating for three-perfect for entertaining or casual dining. Enjoy peace of mind with all-new windows, including in the basement, and an updated main-level bathroom. The lower level adds valuable living space with a fourth bedroom, a second full bath, and room for a family or recreation area. Situated on a generous lot, this home is close to everything downtown Downers Grove has to offer-boutique shops, breweries, award-winning restaurants, the historic Tivoli Theatre, bowling lanes, and beautiful parks. Don't miss your chance to live in this prime location with charm, convenience, and community right outside your door! NEW windows throughout the home and basement too!

Listing Agent

Christopher Hochstedt

Exit Real Estate Partners License #475133816 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Exit Real Estate Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,066

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49x131x50x131
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,132 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Randall Park Subdivision, Ranch Floorplan
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,066

Year Built

Built in 1963

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
  • Subdivision Name: Randall Park
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Age: 61-70 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
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1132
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1132
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2264
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1132
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1132
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1132
  • Total Sq Ft: 2264
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1132
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • List Price: 449000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Street Paved
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 49X131X50X131
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7066
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $7,066 $131,428 $59,155 $72,273
2023 $6,706 $120,820 $54,380 $66,440
2022 $6,380 $114,410 $51,490 $62,920
2021 $5,971 $113,100 $50,900 $62,200
2020 $5,858 $110,860 $49,890 $60,970
2019 $5,669 $106,370 $47,870 $58,500
2018 $5,779 $107,120 $47,610 $59,510
2017 $5,592 $103,070 $45,810 $57,260
2016 $5,478 $98,370 $43,720 $54,650
2015 $5,413 $92,550 $41,130 $51,420
2014 $4,940 $82,640 $36,350 $46,290
2013 $4,839 $82,250 $36,180 $46,070
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Price Changed $449,000 -4.9% $397 / Sq Ft
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Price Changed $472,000 -5.0% $417 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $497,000 -- $439 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $20,985 Stand Alone Second
Open $208,000 New Conventional
Closed $48,917 Unknown
Closed $240,300 Unknown
Closed $29,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $201,000 Unknown
Closed $8,150 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $93,800 Unknown
Closed $32,300 Unknown
Closed $93,500 No Value Available
Closed $39,515 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12390666

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-08-409-018