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Property Description
This inviting ranch home in sought-after Downers Grove offers a rare combination of comfortable living, generous outdoor space, and an exceptional location. Set on an expansive 0.63-acre lot measuring approximately 100 feet wide by 275 feet deep, the property provides privacy, mature trees, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, the professionally painted interior features warm white walls, crisp white woodwork and doors, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, and three bedrooms. The updated kitchen offers white cabinetry, a new oven/range, new microwave, and new faucet, along with an in-dinette washer and dryer for added convenience. A flexible family room or home office opens through sliding glass doors to the private backyard. Classic retro bathroom with pedistal sink plus crystal glass vanity lights. Outdoor living is a highlight, with a paver brick patio, deck, mature native trees, and abundant wildlife-including deer and a variety of birdlife. The unfinished basement, accessible from the exterior, provides excellent storage or future-use potential. A 2024 water heater and Choice Ultimate Home Warranty add further peace of mind. The location is equally impressive. Enjoy great access to the highly rated outstanding school Districts 58 and 99 schools, forest preserves, parks, playgrounds, baseball fields, a recreation center, sledding hill, Gilbert Park, Maple Grove Forest Preserve, Memorial Park, and historic Belmont Golf Club. Downtown Downers Grove offers excellent restaurants, shopping, and community amenities, while I-355, I-88, and both Main Street and Belmont Metra stations make commuting convenient. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, nature, and the best of Downers Grove living-all in a highly desirable community. Seller is a licensed real estate broker, State of Illinois.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1805 Gilbert Ave
General
- Price: $375,000
- Taxes: $9,152 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12746028
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Electric
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Downers Grove
- County: DuPage
- Township: Downers Grove
- Subdivision: Marshall Field Woodlands
- Driving Directions: Maple/55th (W of Main) to Lee, N- to Gilbert, W- to 1805
School Information
- School District: 58
- Elem School District: 58
- Midd School District: 58
- High School District: 99
- Elementary School: Hillcrest Elementary School
- Middle School: Herrick Middle School
- High School: North High School
- Private School: North High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Model: ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Partial
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,300
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1949
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: ranch
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.624
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 100.4 x 273 x 97.9 x 274.8
- Lot Features: Wooded, Mature Trees, Sloped
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1949
- Tax Amount: $9,152.66
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Home Warranty
- Property ID: 907112006
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Schools
Schools serving 1805 Gilbert Ave
School Districts:Downers Grove Grade School District 58, Community High School District 99
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest Elementary School, Downers Grove, IL 1435 Jefferson Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60516 | K-6 | 1 mi |
Herrick Middle School 4335 Middaugh Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 7-8 | 1.1 mi |
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 1805 Gilbert Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,153
7%
$161,565
8%
2024
$8,573
12%
$149,736
15%
2022
$7,670
7%
$130,330
1%
2021
$7,183
2%
$128,850
2%
2020
$7,056
3%
$126,300
4%
2019
$6,844
11%
$121,190
12%
2018
$6,161
-4%
$107,800
-3%
2017
$6,391
2%
$110,930
5%
2016
$6,279
1%
$105,870
6%
2015
$6,229
—
$99,600
3%
2014
$6,242
2%
$96,840
—
2013
$6,117
3%
$96,390
-4%
2012
$5,916
—
$100,730
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1805 Gilbert Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (MLS# 12746028) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1805 Gilbert Avenue is currently listed for $375,000 and was received on August 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 1805 Gilbert 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.
