$280,000

beds

baths

1,140

square ft

5905 Lee Avenue

Downers Grove, Illinois 60516

New / MLS #12595465 / Single Family / Downers Grove

Listing information updated 4/9/2026 at 11:43am

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!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Other

Basement:

Partially Finished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,140

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.45

Room Information

Living Room:

13x17 - Main

Dining Room:

9x11 - Main

Kitchen:

10x16 - Main

Family Room:

10x31 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

10x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

10x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

14x20 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,863

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60516

City:

Downers Grove

County:

Dupage

Schools

School District(s):

58, 99

Elementary School:

Indian Trail Elementary School

Middle School:

O Neill Middle School

High School:

Downers Grove South High School

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Other

Basement:

Partially Finished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,140

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.45

Living Room:

13x17 - Main

Dining Room:

9x11 - Main

Kitchen:

10x16 - Main

Family Room:

10x31 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

10x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

10x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

14x20 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$4,863

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60516

City:

Downers Grove

County:

Dupage

School District(s):

58, 99

Elementary School:

Indian Trail Elementary School

Middle School:

O Neill Middle School

High School:

Downers Grove South High School

Listing Office: Platinum Partners Realtors

Listing Office Phone: 630.435.3500

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