Spectacular private estate on a 122 x 322 lot. Brick paver driveway leads to a custom brick home sitting high on the hill. So much attention to detail was put into this home. Incredible amount of storage throughout. Inviting entry with a grand two-story foyer. Formal dining and living rooms are perfect for entertaining. Updated chef's kitchen with large island open to family room and seating area. First floor also includes a large bedroom and has a full bath adjacent. Bright good size laundry room. Second floor features a luxury primary suite with sitting room and spa bath. Balcony with spectacular views overlooking the grounds. Two additional huge bedrooms and an additional bath on the 2nd floor. 2nd bedroom has 2 closets and 3rd bedroom has huge walk in storage. Finished basement (2017) offers recreation room, exercise room, full bath, and extensive storage. Incredible park like backyard has mature trees and professional landscaping. Charming stone shed looks like it should be in a magazine. Brick paver driveway wraps around to the backyard. Stunning patio, stone fire pit, and seating wall. Concrete basketball court for the athletes. NEW Roof October 2025. Excellent location just blocks to vibrant downtown Downers Grove and across from the 80-acre Maple Grove Forest Preserve. Easy access to train and expressways. Highly rated schools: Hillcrest Elementary, Herrick Middle, and Downers Grove North High. Very special property in an extremely sought after location.
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$1,600,000
5454 Lee Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
4beds
4,239sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.94 Acres Lot
$1,614,400 Zestimate®
$377/sqft
$5,016 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,614,400
$1.49M - $1.74M
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Charming stone shedBrick paver driveway
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Listed by:
Chase Michels 630-862-1791,
Compass,
Patti Michels 630-638-8632,
Compass
Bought with:
Margaret Bussey, CSC,SRES
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12619825
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Walk In Closet, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Media Room, Storage, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Media room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X14
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 507 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39X13
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop
- Laundry: Main Level, Sink
Features
- Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,318
- Total interior livable area: 4,239 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Invisible
Lot
- Size: 0.94 Acres
- Dimensions: 122 X 322
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0907305009
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
- Major remodel year: 2011
Details
- Builder model: Traditional
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Downers Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $377/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $338,121
- Annual tax amount: $18,900
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $1,600,000$377/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12619825 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $1,600,000$377/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12619825 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Contingent | $1,600,000$377/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12619825 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000$377/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12619825 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Listing removed | $1,600,000$377/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12457011 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000$377/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12457011 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Contingent | $1,600,000$377/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12457011 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000+188.3%$377/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12457011 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/1998 | Sold | $555,000$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,900 +5% | $338,121 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $18,001 +10.9% | $310,830 +10.3% |
| 2022 | $16,229 +6.8% | $281,750 +1.2% |
| 2021 | $15,193 +1.8% | $278,540 +2% |
| 2020 | $14,917 +3.2% | $273,020 |
| 2019 | $14,456 -8.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $15,753 +3.2% | $281,620 +3.9% |
| 2017 | $15,266 +1.9% | $270,990 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $14,982 +0.9% | $258,630 +6.3% |
| 2015 | $14,844 -0.1% | $243,330 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $14,863 +2.1% | $236,580 +0.5% |
| 2013 | $14,563 +3.3% | $235,470 -4.3% |
| 2012 | $14,100 +1.8% | $246,080 -6.1% |
| 2011 | $13,853 -9% | $262,060 -15.4% |
| 2010 | $15,222 +1.5% | $309,770 -5.8% |
| 2009 | $14,996 +4% | $328,810 |
| 2008 | $14,426 +4.3% | $328,810 +5.9% |
| 2007 | $13,833 -0.5% | $310,490 +1.6% |
| 2006 | $13,908 +15.7% | $305,700 +19.3% |
| 2005 | $12,019 +2.9% | $256,230 +7% |
| 2004 | $11,686 +4.8% | $239,470 +10% |
| 2003 | $11,149 +5% | $217,700 +8.7% |
| 2002 | $10,615 +3.4% | $200,280 +6.8% |
| 2001 | $10,266 +2% | $187,580 +3.5% |
| 2000 | $10,064 | $181,230 |
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Neighborhood: 60515
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hillcrest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Herrick Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10Community H S Dist 99 - North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hillcrest Elementary School
- Middle: Herrick Middle School
- High: North High School
- District: 58
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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