Under Contract
5905 Lee Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60516
$280,000
3beds
2baths
1,140sqft
0.45acres
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About this home
Opportunity knocks in one of Downers Grove's most desirable locations. This solid 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sits on an expansive 66x300 lot and offers incredible potential for investors, flippers, or handy homeowners ready to add value. This is primarily a moderate to heavy cosmetic rehab, making it an ideal project for those looking to maximize returns without taking on a full gut renovation. With strong buyer demand in the area, this property presents a clear path to profit whether you're planning to renovate and resell, hold as a rental, or create your own customized home. The location is a major advantage. Just minutes from Downtown Downers Grove, the Metra, and major highways including I-355, I-88, and I-55, this home offers convenience that today's buyers and renters are actively seeking. It's also situated within the highly regarded Indian Trail Elementary, O'Neill Middle School, and Downers Grove South High School districts. Surrounded by parks, restaurants, shopping, and everything that makes Downers Grove such a sought-after community, this is a rare chance to secure a value-add property in a high-demand neighborhood. Bring your vision and unlock the incredible upside potential this solid home can offer!
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.
The facts
Property typeResidential
Year built1955
Garage spaces2
Fireplaces0
Lot size0.45 acres
Architectural styleRanch
Annual tax$4,863.86
CountyDuPage
MLS #MRD12595465
Days on market5
Schools
ElementaryIndian Trail Elementary School
Middle / JuniorO Neill Middle School
High schoolDowners Grove South High School
Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Humidifier
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Other
Sewer
Septic Tank
Listed by
Platinum Partners Realtors
Sabrina Glover · 630-523-9989
Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 4/14/2026, 2:36:02 PM. All data should be independently verified.
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