1801 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 - Photo 1

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$490,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
1,205 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 6 days ago

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Property Description

*******Opportunity knocks in Downers Grove!******* This solid home offers endless potential in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods. Surrounded by new construction and beautifully renovated homes, this property sits on a spacious lot-perfect for a remodel, rebuild, or investment. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, and approximately 1,205 sq ft of living space plus 1205 sq ft. of a full finished basement with an unfinished area for storage. The lower level features a wet bar and cozy brick fireplace, making it ideal for a family room or office. Enjoy the charm of original hardwood flooring, an abundance of natural light, and three brick fireplaces-one in the living room, one in the basement, and another in the sunroom attached to the two-car garage that has a walkout basement. With its solid bones, new electrical panel and prime location near award-winning schools, expressways, Metra, shopping, and Downtown Downers Grove, this home is perfect for buyers ready to customize their dream space while building equity. Selling As-Is. Bring your vision and make this your next success story!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1801 Prairie Ave

General

Sold For: $490,000
Taxes: $8,214 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12502350
Added to Site: 138 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Wet Bar, Beamed Ceilings
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Exterior, Wood-Burning
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Other Features: Commuter Train

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Downers Grove
County: DuPage
Driving Directions: MAIN TO PRAIRIE WEST TO 1801

School Information

School District: 58
Midd School District: 58

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction: Frame
Exterior Const.: Frame
Basement Desc.: Finished, Unfinished, Full
Doors: Pocket Door(s)
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 1,205
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1954
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 80 x 180

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1954
Tax Amount: $8,214
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 907107003

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Schools

Schools serving 1801 Prairie Ave

School Districts:Downers Grove Grade School District 58, Community High School District 99

Name	Grades	Distance
Pierce Downer Elementary School 1436 Grant Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515	K-6	0.6 mi
Herrick Middle School 4335 Middaugh Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515	7-8	0.8 mi
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515	9-12	0.9 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1801 Prairie Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/02/2026

Sold

$490,000

-1.98%

MLS

12/03/2025

Price Reduced

$499,900

-9.11%

MLS

10/24/2025

Listed

$550,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1801 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (MLS# 12502350) is a Single Family property that was sold at $490,000 on March 02, 2026. This property was listed by Nicole Smith from our Southwest Office.Want to learn more about 1801 Prairie 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.

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