$495,000

beds

baths

3,240

square ft

509 Buell Avenue

Joliet, Illinois 60435

Closed / MLS #12454716 / Single Family / Joliet

Listing information updated 10/3/2025 at 1:43pm

This majestic Queen Anne, located in the premier Upper Bluff Historic District of the Cathedral Area is originally known as the John W. Downey Home. John Downey was a prominent lawyer in Joliet at the turn of the last century. The Downey family lived at 509 Buell Ave until 1991. The new owners of this historic gem will only be the 4th family to occupy this magnificent home. Ornate inside and out from modern fixtures to original, detailed plaster ceilings with phenomenal wood moldings and wood floors thru out, plus several beautiful stained glass windows. This home has been meticulously maintained and updated from top to bottom. Beauty and history is overflowing. Welcome to 1889. Enjoy your journey while viewing this listing, and schedule your private tour soon.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Queen Anne

Exterior Type:

Shake Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Garage,On Site,Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,240

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.25

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

15x15 - Main

Dining Room:

14x16 - Main

Kitchen:

13x17 - Main

Family Room:

15x19 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

17x21 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x13 - Second

Bonus Room:

16x19 - Third Level

Laundry:

8x12 - Second Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$11,394

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60435

City:

Joliet

County:

Will

Schools

School District(s):

86, 204

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Queen Anne

Exterior Type:

Shake Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Garage,On Site,Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,240

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.25

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

15x15 - Main

Dining Room:

14x16 - Main

Kitchen:

13x17 - Main

Family Room:

15x19 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

17x21 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x13 - Second

Bonus Room:

16x19 - Third Level

Laundry:

8x12 - Second Level

Tax Amount:

$11,394

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60435

City:

Joliet

County:

Will

School District(s):

86, 204

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Real People Realty

Listing Office Phone: 815.469.7449

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