Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/25/2026
Listed
$689,900
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Property Description
Original owner classic center entry Colonial on a quiet cul-de-sac in sought-after Downers Grove offering 2,564 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space. This 4-bedroom, 2.1-bath home features generously sized bedrooms and ample closets, including a spacious primary ensuite that serves as a comfortable retreat. The main level offers expansive living and dining rooms, a kitchen that opens to a welcoming family room with sliding door to deck, a private office, and convenient first-floor laundry. Three fireplaces add warmth and character throughout the home. The finished basement provides additional recreation space, wet bar and abundant storage. Situated on an impressive 75x140 professionally landscaped lot, the backyard offers exceptional outdoor space. Attached 2-car garage. Ideally located near Belle Aire Elementary, Herrick Middle, and Downers North HS. Minutes from shopping, dining, healthcare and expressways. Meticulously maintained, freshly painted with new carpet throughout. Truly an exceptional opportunity to establish long-term roots in a premier Downers Grove location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1470 Wood Ave
General
- Price: $689,900
- Taxes: $11,599 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12574687
- Updated: Today (2/25/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, E
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Basement, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Downers Grove
- County: DuPage
- Township: York
- Driving Directions: Highland to Barneswood, left on Venard, right on Wood to home.
School Information
- School District: 58
- Elem School District: 58
- Midd School District: 58
- High School District: 99
- Elementary School: Belle Aire Elementary School
- Middle School: Herrick Middle School
- High School: Downers Grove North High School
- Private School: Downers Grove North High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,564
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1974
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 75 x 140
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1974
- Tax Amount: $11,599
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 631413090
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Schools
Schools serving 1470 Wood Ave
School Districts:Downers Grove Grade School District 58, Community High School District 99
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Belle Aire Elementary School 3935 Belle Aire Lane, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | K-6 | 0.2 mi |
Herrick Middle School 4335 Middaugh Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 7-8 | 0.7 mi |
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1470 Wood Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 1470 Wood Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$11,599
8%
$218,313
12%
2022
$10,786
8%
$194,060
3%
2021
$9,949
2%
$189,230
2%
2020
$9,737
4%
$185,080
5%
2019
$9,328
3%
$175,960
4%
2018
$9,098
4%
$169,950
-11%
2017
$8,709
-13%
$190,360
6%
2016
$9,996
2%
$179,330
7%
2015
$9,774
5%
$167,070
8%
2014
$9,322
—
$155,380
-1%
2013
$9,316
—
$157,570
-6%
2012
$9,287
—
$167,930
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1470 Wood Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (MLS# 12574687) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1470 Wood Avenue is currently listed for $689,900 and was received on February 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 1470 Wood Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Downers Grove? You can browse all Downers Grove real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.