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$924,900 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,147 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 days ago
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Elegance meets modern style in this architecturally distinctive, custom 4-bedroom home in the heart of Randall Park, just one block from Whittier Elementary and minutes to downtown, parks and metra station with 25 minute express to city. Designed with a unique multi-level, open concept layout, this home offers over 3,100 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space, with extensive upgrades throughout. Highlights include: New balcony (2025), front concrete porch & steps (2024), tankless water heater (2024), washer & dryer (2025), remodeled kitchen (2022) with Quartz countertops, expanded island, white subway tile backsplash, and new lighting. Main level Great Room boasts cathedral ceilings, one-of-a-kind 2 story stone fireplace, and statement chandelier (2020), creating an impressive yet inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Finished lower level with full bath gut rehab (2022), including expanded Italian tile shower, and remodeled mudroom. Master suite features heated floors, Juliet balcony, spa bath, and his-and-hers walk-in closets. Second-floor bathroom remodeled (2022), spacious loft, and laundry. Interior updates include crown molding, millwork, wainscoting (2022), custom window treatments (2021), new light fixtures, and freshly painted rooms. Exterior includes copper gutters, Hardie siding, professional landscaping, detached 2.5-car garage, and fenced backyard. Dual-zone heating & AC. Rare opportunity for this prime location in highly sought-after Randall Park neighborhood that is a short walk to vibrant downtown Downers Grove shops and restaurants. MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. CALLING FOR HIGHEST AND BEST BY MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 12PM.

Full Property Details for 5229 Benton Ave

General

  • Price: $924,900
  • Taxes: $14,440 (2024)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12537144
  • Updated: 1/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, C
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Quartz Counters
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Downers Grove
  • County: DuPage
  • Township: Downers Grove
  • Driving Directions: Maple Avenue, South on Benton Ave, home on East side of the street.

School Information

  • School District: 58
  • Elem School District: 58
  • Midd School District: 58
  • High School District: 99

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Dual
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiant Floor

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick, Concrete, Other
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Concrete, Other
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Crawl Space, Daylight
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt, Metal
  • Windows: Screens, Window Treatments, Drapes
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
  • Square Feet: 3,147
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2006

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 132
  • Lot Features: Landscaped

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1964
  • Tax Amount: $14,440
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 908409005

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Schools serving 5229 Benton Ave

School Districts:Downers Grove Grade School District 58, Community High School District 99
NameGradesDistance
Whittier Elementary School, Downers Grove, IL
536 Hill Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
K-60.1 mi
Herrick Middle School
4335 Middaugh Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
7-81.4 mi
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School
4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
9-121.1 mi
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Price
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1/04/2026
Listed
$924,900
54.15%
MLS
3/05/2020
Sold
$600,000
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Tax History for 5229 Benton Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$14,440
11%
$260,223
15%
2022
$12,978
7%
$226,510
1%
2021
$12,150
2%
$223,940
2%
2020
$11,928
3%
$219,510
4%
2019
$11,556
-1%
$210,620
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2018
$11,670
3%
$210,180
4%
2017
$11,306
2%
$202,250
5%
2016
$11,092
1%
$193,030
6%
2015
$10,983
15%
$181,610
18%
2014
$9,554
2%
$154,220
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2013
$9,361
10%
$153,500
1%
2012
$8,546
—
$151,510
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