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Property Description
Priced to sell value in the land. Near Patriot's Park and Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club! Handyman special Brick Ranch 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a two-car detached garage, fenced yard, and patio. The lot measures 75 x 150 feet. The property features a large laundry area and a second kitchen in the basement. The roof was replaced in 2024 following a tree incident last year. Additionally, a new furnace and central air conditioning were installed in 2023. The home was purchased 30 years ago with current foundation issues. It is being sold as-is, along with all appliances, which are also sold as-is. Please note that the property is under video surveillance. Property is in flood zone and insured.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5519 Fairview Ave
General
- Price: $221,000
- Taxes: $2,500 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12506636
- Updated: 1/12/2026
- Added to Site: 79 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, Dining Combo
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Flood Zone
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Downers Grove
- County: DuPage
- Township: Downers Grove
- Driving Directions: 55th to Fairview Ave South East side.
School Information
- School District: 58
- Elem School District: 58
- Midd School District: 58
- High School District: 99
- High School: South High School
- Private School: South 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
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Model: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,107
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1960
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: Ranch
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 75 x 150 x 75 x 150
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1960
- Tax Amount: $2,500
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 916100020
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Schools
Schools serving 5519 Fairview Ave
School Districts:Downers Grove Grade School District 58, Community High School District 99
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fairmount Elementary School 6036 Blodgett Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60516 | K-6 | 0.7 mi |
O Neill Middle School 635 59th Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 | 7-8 | 0.6 mi |
Community H S Dist 99 - South High School 1436 Norfolk Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5519 Fairview Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/19/2025
Price Reduced
$221,000
-11.56%
MLS
10/29/2025
Listed
$249,900
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 5519 Fairview Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,500
-13%
$108,759
13%
2022
$2,864
6%
$96,040
1%
2021
$2,713
-4%
$94,950
2%
2020
$2,830
-1%
$93,070
4%
2019
$2,861
-1%
$89,300
3%
2018
$2,895
-1%
$86,490
11%
2017
$2,919
-3%
$78,170
5%
2016
$3,004
-5%
$74,600
6%
2015
$3,168
-14%
$70,180
3%
2014
$3,689
15%
$68,230
—
2013
$3,215
6%
$67,910
-4%
2012
$3,034
—
$70,970
—
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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5519 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60516 (MLS# 12506636) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5519 Fairview Avenue is currently listed for $221,000 and was received on October 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 5519 Fairview 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.

