$185,000
SOLD APR 2, 2025

5540 Walnut Ave Unit 13AA Downers Grove, IL 60515

Belmont Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$322/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$231 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Elevator
  • Lisle Elementary School Rated A-
  • Party Room
  • Building Patio

About This Home

As of April 2025

WELCOME TO CAMEO! This sunny and bright main floor condo unit at Downers Grove's best 55+ community has two bedrooms, one bath and includes a private one car garage! Tile floors in the entryway, kitchen and bathroom + carpet in the living room and bedrooms. The living room has it's own private patio located right next to the main lobby entry. There are many amenities in the building, such as an exercise room, library, conference room, work shop space, and several community gathering spots. Garage is detached and accessible via a bridge attached to the condo and the garage parking lot. This community is only for owners 55 and older. There are no pets allowed, and no rentals allowed. Gas grills ARE allowed at 5540 on patios and balconies. Please note: This property has a HIGHER MONTHLY ASSESSMENT THRU March, and then it will decrease (from 322.00 to 206.00, for 2025). Details can be supplied by agent. This is one of the most economical places to live for seniors in DuPage County, friendly carefree living at it's best!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Petranek

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475158835 Listed on: 01/26/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Robert Petranek

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475169835

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacqueline Dix

Compass License #475143803

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,716

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

HOA Fees

  • $322 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Unassigned Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Additional Parcels

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, security, exercise facilities, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 119 Units
  • Carlee Jones Association, Phone Number (815) 258-2964
  • Baron
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Building Patio
  • Party Room
  • Workshop Area
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,716

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$322 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access,Adult Community
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 800
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 800
  • Total Sq Ft: 800
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 800
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 190000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Unassigned, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 322
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s), Laundry, Patio, Workshop Area
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday,Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self
  • Management Contact Name: Carlee Jones
  • Management Phone: 815-258-2964
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Insurance, Security, Exercise Facilities, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 202

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 0811415068
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: Y

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1715.74
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 119

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2025
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Anderson Carol A
Bought by
Wetta Brian
Seller's Agent
Jill Petranek
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jacqueline Dix
Compass
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-7.04%
Total Days on Market
32
Views
124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2014
Sold by
Hanus Margaret and Hanus Marge
Bought by
Anderson Carol A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,950
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2003
Sold by
Marsh Harriette
Bought by
Hanus Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,600
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Executors Deed $185,000 Greater Illinois Title
Warranty Deed $64,000 Midwest Title Services Llc
Individual Deed $87,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $55,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $57,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $77,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $77,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Sold $185,000 -2.6% $231 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Price Changed $190,000 -4.5% $238 / Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Sale $199,000 -- $249 / 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
2023 $1,416 $38,840 $5,420 $33,420
2022 $1,117 $29,690 $4,140 $25,550
2021 $926 $28,560 $3,980 $24,580
2020 $1,438 $28,050 $3,910 $24,140
2019 $1,398 $26,840 $3,740 $23,100
2018 $1,014 $21,250 $2,960 $18,290
2017 $910 $19,310 $2,690 $16,620
2016 $870 $18,610 $2,590 $16,020
2015 $840 $17,530 $2,440 $15,090
2014 $849 $17,530 $2,440 $15,090
2013 $932 $18,900 $2,630 $16,270
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12277805

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-11-412-108