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Property Description
Unique well built home. Separate living quarters was designed for multi-generational living, privacy, and accessibility. This private unit includes a bedroom, bathroom, living area, kitchen and private entrance. Current owners built this home and have continually updated and lovingly maintained. Greeted by covered front porch you enter a generous size flex room to be used however you wish. Main side of the home includes a living room open to dining area and fabulous updated kitchen. Shrock cabinetry, large island with seating & storage, Bertazzoni gas cooktop, Jenn air oven & warming drawer, GE dishwasher, Panasonic microwave & Thermador side by side refrigerator/ freezer are just some of kitchen highlights. Upstairs boasts 3 spacious bedrooms & 2 updated bathrooms. Sub basement includes front load washer/dryer, utility sink, & lots of storage. Extremely efficient heating systems, boiler (2010) & heated floors in family room and In law apartment. New roof (2023), Vinyl siding, soffits, gutters (2024). 2 electrical panels & 200 amp service. 4 car tandem garage with heat & ac. Garage is 38 X 24 and includes 220 volt electrical service & 7 ft overhead doors. A car enthusiast dream! 20 X 20 2 level deck fantastic for entertaining along with a stamped concrete patio. Asphalt driveway includes side parking for boat or rv. Home is on city water and sewer. This location and property allows you to feel like you are on vacation all year long. Minutes from interstate access and Metra train. Highly sought after Puffer, Herrick, and Downers North schools. Close to vibrant downtown Downers with shopping, restaurants, library, & Tivoli theatre. Such a special home with unmatched features.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5701 Walnut Ave
General
- Price: $720,000
- Taxes: $8,961 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12577650
- Updated: Today (2/26/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Quartz Counters
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Oven
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: Accessible Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Dish Antenna, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Tandem, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
Location
- Area: Downers Grove
- County: DuPage
- Township: Lisle
- Driving Directions: Maple Ave. East of 355 to Walnut then South to the home.
School Information
- School District: 58
- Elem School District: 58
- Midd School District: 58
- High School District: 99
- Elementary School: Henry Puffer 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, Electric, Baseboard, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,758
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1983
- Remodeled/Updated: 2023
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.73
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 95.4 x 257.32 x 115.68 x 277.03
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1983
- Tax Amount: $8,961
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 813108001
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Schools
Schools serving 5701 Walnut Ave
School Districts:Community High School District 99, Downers Grove Grade School District 58
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Henry Puffer School 2220 Haddow Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | K-6 | 1.3 mi |
Herrick Middle School 4335 Middaugh Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 7-8 | 2.5 mi |
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 9-12 | 2.6 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 5701 Walnut Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/26/2026
Listed
$720,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 5701 Walnut Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,961
11%
$169,340
14%
2022
$8,085
11%
$148,650
4%
2021
$7,314
2%
$143,030
2%
2020
$7,200
4%
$140,460
5%
2019
$6,942
4%
$134,380
6%
2018
$6,647
3%
$127,250
3%
2017
$6,467
1%
$122,960
4%
2016
$6,417
1%
$118,520
6%
2015
$6,369
-3%
$111,610
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2014
$6,557
1%
$111,610
—
2013
$6,461
4%
$111,880
-4%
2012
$6,196
—
$116,240
—
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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5701 Walnut Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60516 (MLS# 12577650) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5701 Walnut Avenue is currently listed for $720,000 and was received on February 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 5701 Walnut 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.

