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$599,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,003 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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Welcome to quintessential Downers Grove living in this classic Chicago-style brick bungalow - timeless, solid, and filled with character. Perfectly positioned in one of Downers Grove's most walkable neighborhoods, this all-brick beauty blends vintage charm with enduring quality. From its beautiful architectural details to its incredible bones, this home tells a story of craftsmanship that simply isn't replicated today. Inside, you'll find the warmth and charm you expect from a true bungalow - thoughtful details, rich character, and spaces that feel both inviting and functional. It's vintage in the best way - not "old," but enduring. Just steps to town, the Metra, parks, and award-winning Downers Grove schools, the location is as exceptional as the home itself. And perhaps most special of all - this home comes full circle. It was sold 20 years ago by my mother, making this offering a true hometown moment. Classic. Walkable. Rooted in community. This is Downers Grove.

Full Property Details for 628 Franklin St

General

  • Price: $599,900
  • Taxes: $7,214 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12572650
  • Updated: 2/26/2026
  • Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Additional Information

  • Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

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: Fairview N to Franklin W to HOME

School Information

  • School District: 58
  • Elem School District: 58
  • Midd School District: 58
  • High School District: 99
  • Elementary School: Lester Elementary School
  • Middle School: Herrick Middle School
  • High School: Downers Grove North High School
  • Private School: Downers Grove North High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,003
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 48 x 125

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1929
  • Tax Amount: $7,214
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 908208012

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Schools serving 628 Franklin St

School Districts:Downers Grove Grade School District 58, Community High School District 99
NameGradesDistance
Lester Elementary School
236 Indianapolis Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
K-60.6 mi
Herrick Middle School
4335 Middaugh Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
7-81 mi
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School
4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
9-120.7 mi
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Price
Change
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2/19/2026
Listed
$599,900
69.46%
MLS
1/20/2006
Sold
$354,000
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Tax History for 628 Franklin St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,214
5%
$134,006
9%
2023
$6,847
5%
$123,190
6%
2022
$6,513
7%
$116,660
1%
2021
$6,095
2%
$115,330
2%
2020
$5,980
3%
$113,040
4%
2019
$5,787
6%
$108,460
7%
2018
$5,450
3%
$101,360
4%
2017
$5,273
2%
$97,530
5%
2016
$5,164
1%
$93,080
6%
2015
$5,102
11%
$87,570
13%
2014
$4,606
2%
$77,450
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2013
$4,512
3%
$77,090
-4%
2012
$4,379
—
$80,560
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628 Franklin Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (MLS# 12572650) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 628 Franklin Street is currently listed for $599,900 and was received on February 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 628 Franklin 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.

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