Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/21/2026
Listed
$475,000
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Property Description
Rare opportunity near downtown Downers Grove** to own a 0.42-acre property consisting of two 50 x 182 ft lots (separate pins) in a highly desirable location within walking distance from the Main St BNSF train stop. The property includes a three-bedroom, one-bath ranch home with a full basement and hardwood floors in the main living areas. While the home needs updating, it offers strong potential for renovation, expansion, or redevelopment. Enjoy a peaceful view of St. Joseph's Creek, providing a natural setting rarely found this close to town. Ideal for first-time home buyers, investors, or builders seeking lots near downtown Downers Grove, close to shopping, dining, schools, Metra train, and major highways. A unique opportunity to create value in an established neighborhood with limited inventory.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5611 Washington St
General
- Price: $475,000
- Taxes: $4,279 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12550377
- Updated: Today (1/21/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Lake, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Flood Zone (Partial)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Off-Street, Driveway, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Downers Grove
- County: DuPage
- Township: Downers Grove
- Driving Directions: From Maple and Main Street, travel south on Main St to Kenyon and turn right on Washington. It is on the southeast corner of Washington and Kenyon.
School Information
- School District: 58
- Elem School District: 58
- Midd School District: 58
- High School District: 99
- Elementary School: Fairmount Elementary School
- Middle School: O Neill Middle School
- High School: Downers Grove South High School
- Private School: Downers Grove 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, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, 8 ft + pour, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Display Window(s)
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 922
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1958
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.42
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 100 x 182
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wetlands, Wooded, Backs to Public GRND
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Creek
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1958
- Tax Amount: $4,279.19
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 917107002
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Schools
Schools serving 5611 Washington St
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 | 0.6 mi |
O Neill Middle School 635 59th Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 | 7-8 | 0.5 mi |
Community H S Dist 99 - South High School 1436 Norfolk Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 5611 Washington St
Tax History
Tax History for 5611 Washington St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,279
8%
$90,744
15%
2022
$3,979
35%
$78,600
1%
2021
$2,950
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$77,710
2%
2020
$2,956
-1%
$76,170
4%
2019
$2,989
-1%
$73,090
-6%
2018
$3,025
-1%
$78,080
4%
2017
$3,049
-3%
$75,140
5%
2016
$3,138
-5%
$71,710
6%
2015
$3,310
-3%
$67,470
5%
2014
$3,411
-7%
$64,220
—
2013
$3,676
3%
$63,920
-4%
2012
$3,571
—
$66,800
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5611 Washington Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 (MLS# 12550377) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5611 Washington Street is currently listed for $475,000 and was received on January 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 5611 Washington Street? 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.