$565,000
SOLD APR 14, 2025

5317 Washington St Downers Grove, IL 60515

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,984 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$285 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Workshop
  • Whittier Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Randall Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

An artist's residence for half of a century, every corner of this home tells a story. Home sits on a quarter-acre lot in prime Downers Grove location. Interior features a unique design with beamed ceilings, spacious living areas, original wood floors under carpeting, custom tile, artistic details, warm wood accents, rustic finishes, and plenty of natural light. Partially finished basement and two car garage. This property offers plenty of opportunity whether you want to update, expand, or enjoy it as it is. Dream location for commuters, just blocks to Metra, downtown shops and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Kaehn

Compass License #475173123 Listed on: 03/13/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn McKenna

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122904

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,629

Year Built

  • Built in 1888

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x162
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,984 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Other Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,629

Year Built

Built in 1888

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Workshop
  • LivingArea: 1984
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1984
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Dining Room,Kitchen
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 525000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Off Alley, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Alley Access, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Lights, 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X162
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8628.74
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Disabled Person

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2025
Closed on
Apr 9, 2025
Sold by
Trust Number 3327 and Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
5317 Washington Street Llc
Seller's Agent
Ashley Kaehn
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
7.62%
Views
169
Current Estimated Value
$579,420

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,420
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.86%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Outstanding Balance
$418,518
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$160,902
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $565,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $420,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $185,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Sold $565,000 +7.6% $285 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $525,000 -- $265 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $9,131 $177,486 $84,718 $92,768
2023 $8,629 $163,160 $77,880 $85,280
2022 $8,327 $154,490 $73,740 $80,750
2021 $4,352 $152,730 $72,900 $79,830
2020 $4,361 $149,710 $71,460 $78,250
2019 $4,409 $143,650 $68,570 $75,080
2018 $7,420 $140,820 $68,180 $72,640
2017 $4,497 $135,510 $65,610 $69,900
2016 $7,018 $129,330 $62,620 $66,710
2015 $6,922 $121,670 $58,910 $62,760
2014 $6,496 $111,770 $52,070 $59,700
2013 $6,362 $111,250 $51,830 $59,420
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12306171

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-08-323-005