$525,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2025

5425 Fairmount Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1901 Built

Recently Sold

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio
  • Whittier Elementary School Rated A-
  • Breakfast Room
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to this beautifully updated early 1900s 3br, 2ba farmhouse in the heart of Randall Park, where timeless charm meets modern convenience. A classic front porch invites you into a home filled with warmth, character, and updates throughout. The spacious open layout features a beautifully remodeled kitchen with rich cherry wood cabinetry and contemporary finishes, seamlessly blending farmhouse charm and thoughtful updates. Natural light pours into the cozy breakfast area while the formal dining room and living room with custom built-in shelves and seating setting the perfect stage for hosting family and friends. Upstairs, discover the expansive family room addition with vaulted ceilings, designed for comfort and family gatherings as well as three generously sized bedrooms, including a primary en-suite with a double sink and a walk-in closet. Step outside to your paver patio and professionally landscaped retreat and enjoy the convenience of an attached two-car heated garage. Addition & Remodel (2004), Roof (2024), Water Heater (2018), newer Anderson widows and dual HVAC. All of this just a short walk from vibrant downtown Downers Grove, the Metra station, local parks, and highly regarded Whittier Elementary School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Hajdu

Baird & Warner License #475130785 Listed on: 05/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Samantha Schroeder

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475140619

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,231

Year Built

  • Built in 1901 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x131
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Farmhouse

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,231

Year Built

Built in 1901 | Remodeled in 2004

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: 1901
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2004
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2004

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 525000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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 Dimensions: 50X131
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8231
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Quandt Terrence A and Quandt Jennifer M
Bought by
Lill Mark and Ruck Lynsey
Seller's Agent
Nicole Hajdu
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Schroeder
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Views
37

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.27%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Outstanding Balance
$419,308
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$116,122

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1999
Sold by
Bender Jutzi Michael J Bender and Bender Jutzi Leslie K
Bought by
Quandt Terrence A and Quandt Jennifer M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,300
Interest Rate
7.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1999
Sold by
Jutzi Michael J Bender and Jutzi Michael
Bought by
Bender Jutzi Michael J Bender and Bender Jutzi Leslie K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 1994
Sold by
Downers Grove National Bank
Bought by
Jutzi Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,000
Interest Rate
7.17%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Warranty Deed $525,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $174,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $420,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $373,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $370,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $174,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $175,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $152,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $12,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $165,300 No Value Available
Previous Owner $55,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $62,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $525,000 0.0% --
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $525,000 -- --
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 $8,231 $151,770 $59,155 $92,615
2023 $7,818 $139,520 $54,380 $85,140
2022 $7,422 $132,110 $51,490 $80,620
2021 $6,946 $130,600 $50,900 $79,700
2020 $6,816 $128,010 $49,890 $78,120
2019 $6,598 $122,830 $47,870 $74,960
2018 $6,103 $112,780 $47,610 $65,170
2017 $5,435 $100,340 $45,810 $54,530
2016 $4,921 $88,970 $43,720 $45,250
2015 $4,860 $83,700 $41,130 $42,570
2014 $4,735 $79,460 $36,350 $43,110
2013 $4,638 $79,090 $36,180 $42,910
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12373643

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-08-415-011