About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1805 Gilbert Avenue in Downers Grove, IL is listed for $375,000 ($288 per sqft). Built in 1949, the home offers 1,300 sqft of living space on a 0.62 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1949
  • 0.62 acre lot
  • 1 parking spaces

Property Details

1 story
1 full
1-car garage
1949

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

This inviting ranch home in sought-after Downers Grove offers a rare combination of comfortable living, generous outdoor space, and an exceptional location. Set on an expansive 0.6249-acre lot measuring approximately 100 feet wide by 275 feet deep, the property provides privacy, mature trees, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors.

Inside, the professionally painted interior features warm white walls, crisp white woodwork and doors, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, and three bedrooms. The updated kitchen offers white cabinetry, a new oven/range, new microwave, and new faucet, along with an in-dinette washer and dryer for added convenience.

A flexible family room or home office opens through sliding glass doors to the private backyard. Classic retro bathroom with pedistal sink plus crystal glass vanity lights. Outdoor living is a highlight, with a paver brick patio, deck, mature native trees, and abundant wildlife-including deer and a variety of birdlife.

The unfinished basement, accessible from the exterior, provides excellent storage or future-use potential. A 2024 water heater and Choice Ultimate Home Warranty add further peace of mind. The location is equally impressive. Enjoy great access to the highly rated outstanding school Districts 58 and 99 schools, forest preserves, parks, playgrounds, b

aseball fields, a recreation center, sledding hill, Gilbert Park, Maple Grove Forest Preserve, Memorial Park, and historic Belmont Golf Club. Downtown Downers Grove offers excellent restaurants, shopping, and community amenities, while I-355, I-88, and both Main Street and Belmont Metra stations make commuting convenient. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, nature, and the best of Downers Grove living-all in a highly desirable community. Seller is a licensed real estate broker, State of Illinois.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,006/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$271
Interest$1,625
Insurance$109

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1805 Gilbert Avenue

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Marshall Field Woodlands

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full Bath

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Outdoor Features

DeckPatio

Parking

GarageOpen

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1805 Gilbert Avenue is listed at $375,000 ($288/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,005 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1949, 0.62 acre lot, 1 parking spaces. Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath.

This property is listed by Marge Pawlak.

MP

Marge Pawlak

Agent at RE/MAX Enterprises

Listed by RE/MAX Enterprises · Broker phone: (630) 964-3000 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 12746028· Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC· 66 days on PropertySimple

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1805 Gilbert Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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