308 Sheldon Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
$439,999
An exceptional opportunity in the heart of Downers Grove! Set on an oversized 60-by-196-foot lot backing directly to Hummer Park, this charming brick ranch is just two blocks from the Fairview Avenue Metra station and minutes from downtown Downers Grove, shopping, dining, schools, and recreation. The impressive lot provides outstanding possibilities-enjoy the home as it is, renovate and expand, or explore the potential for new construction. Inside, the home offers two main-level bedrooms, two full baths, a sun-filled living room with a large picture window, a vintage kitchen with original solid-oak cabinetry, and an enclosed porch overlooking the private backyard. The full, partially finished basement provides additional living space, abundant storage, and the potential for a third bedroom. Additional features include a rear patio, lush landscaping, an attached one-car garage with extra storage, a newer high-efficiency furnace, a 2016 roof, central air, and a sump pump with battery backup. A rare combination of lot size, park frontage, commuter convenience, and access to everything Downers Grove has to offer!
| Listing Id: | 12749695 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $439,999 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Type: | Detached Single |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 932 |
| Parking On Site: | Yes |
| Association Fee: | $0 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $5,257 |
| Architectural Style: | Ranch |
| City: | Downers Grove |
| County Or Parish: | Dupage |
| Postal Code: | 60515 |
| Year Built: | 1955 |
| Appliances: | Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Not Applicable |
| Association Fee Includes: | None |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Partially Finished, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Full |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 3 |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 121 |
| Community Features: | Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Directions: | 1 block East of Fairview, 1 block North of Maple/Naperville Rd. 2 blocks North of Metra RR. Aprox 1 mile South of Ogden Ave. Adjacent to south side of Hummer Park |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers |
| Elementary School: | Lester Elementary School |
| Elementary School District: | 58 |
| Flooring: | Hardwood, Carpet |
| Foundation Details: | Block, Concrete Perimeter |
| Garage Spaces: | 1 |
| Heating: | Natural Gas |
| High School: | North High School |
| High School District: | 99 |
| Interior Features: | 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Workshop |
| Laundry Features: | Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink |
| Living Area Source: | Assessor |
| Lot Features: | Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Public GRND, Backs to Open Grnd, Backs to Trees/Woods, Garden, Level |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.27 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 60X196 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Herrick Middle School |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 58 |
| MLS Area Major: | Downers Grove |
| Age: | 71-80 Years |
| Agent Owned/Interest (Y/N): | No |
| Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: | 1053 |
| Assessor Square Footage: | 932 |
| Attic: | Full, Unfinished |
| Built Before 1978 (Y/N): | Yes |
| Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): | Yes |
| Bedrooms (Below Grade): | 1 |
| Basement Sq Ft: | 932 |
| Corporate Limits: | Downers Grove |
| Dining Room: | None |
| Disability Access And/Or Equipped: | No |
| Door Features: | Storm Door(s) |
| General Information: | Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Flood Zone (Partial) |
| Lot Size: | .25-.49 Acre |
| Master Association Fee: | No |
| Master Association Fee Frequency: | Not Required |
| Market Code: | Active |
| Rebuilt (Y/N): | No |
| Rehab (Y/N): | No |
| Rural (Y/N): | N |
| Offered For Sale Or Rent: | No |
| Special Assessments: | N |
| Is Parking Included In Price: | Yes |
| Special Service Area: | N |
| Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: | 1864 |
| Total Sq Ft: | 932 |
| Type Detached: | 1 Story |
| Tax Exemptions: | Homeowner, Senior |
| Update Date: | 2026-09-16T05:05:32 |
| Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: | 811 |
| Upper Sq Ft: | 932 |
| Window Features: | Screens, Window Treatments, Drapes |
| Zero Lot Line: | No |
| Original List Price: | $439,999 |
| Other Structures: | Workshop, Shed(s) |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Parcel Number: | 0909103004 |
| Parking Features: | Concrete, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Owned |
| Parking Total: | 4 |
| Possession: | Closing, Negotiable |
| Roof: | Asphalt |
| Rooms Total: | 8 |
| Room Type: | Game Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun Room, Workshop, Storage |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | IL |
| Tax Year: | 2024 |
| Township: | Downers Grove |
| Water Source: | Lake Michigan |
| Exposure: | South |
| Actual Status: | Active |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio, Screened |
| Activation Date: | 2026-09-10 |
| Habitable Residence?: | Yes |
| Flood Zone: | No |
Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent: Walter Burrell
(630) 514-2237
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