$309,000

1953 WISCONSIN Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,189 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1938
9,583sqft lot
1 car garage
$260/sqft
Listed 6 days ago

Property Description

PRE-FORECLOSURE - ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Nestled on a quiet, low-traffic street where only residents park and live, this charming Downers Grove home offers a unique sense of privacy and community-truly feeling like its own hidden pocket of the neighborhood. Owned by the same family for over 50 years, this property is ready for its next chapter. The home features a flexible open layout with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath on the main level, plus an additional bedroom in the attic with a dormer and extra storage space. The partially finished basement adds even more living space with 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath with a walkout, making it ideal for extended living, guests, or creative use. Enjoy easy entertaining with a combined kitchen, living, and dining area, creating a natural flow for gatherings with family and friends. Step outside to a rear deck perfect for summer enjoyment, cookouts, and making lasting memories. Major updates include all windows replaced in 2016, a new water heater (2026), 100 amp electrical service in the home, and a heated garage with 60 amp service-perfect for a workshop or hobby space. Situated on a deep, oversized lot, this property offers incredible potential-whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or build a new construction home. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Downers Grove, with its shopping, dining, and Metra access, this home combines location, opportunity, and value. Don't miss your chance to secure this rare opportunity with endless potential!

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: April 17, 2026 at 7:20PM
Listing Office:: Keller Williams ONEChicago : 312-216-2422
Listing Agent:: Laquan Henley : 312-216-2422
MLS ID:: 12616441

General: 1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full BathDining Combo
Rooms: Bedroom 5
Master Bath: Separate Shower
Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalHumidifier
Dining: Combined w/ LivRm
Laundry: Gas Dryer HookupIn Unit
Basement: Partially FinishedFullWalk-Out Access
Flooring: Hardwood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0
Disability Feature: None

Style: Cape Cod
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Parking: AsphaltGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageYesDetachedGarageParking spaces: 1

Roofing: Asphalt
Windows: Skylight(s)
General: 1.5 StoryBlockConcrete Perimeter

HOA Amenities: Street LightsStreet Paved0.0Not Applicable
Originating MLS: mred
School District: 58
County: DuPage

Zoning: 0812410011
Fencing: Fenced

Utilities: Circuit Breakers100 Amp Service
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: mred
Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Laquan Henley , Keller Williams ONEChicago

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Location

Schools Nearby

Henry Puffer Elementary School

2220 Haddow Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515

Grades KG-6

0.59 miles away

Herrick Middle School

4335 Middaugh Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515

Grades 7-8

1.51 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.