5311 Lee Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
$2,000,000
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A truly rare opportunity to live adjacent to 81 acre Maple Grove Forest Preserve, one of Illinois' beautiful and historically rich natural treasures. Set among majestic maple and heritage oak trees, this extraordinary property offers a private, nature-filled setting where deer and fawns wander, birds abound, and native plants flourish. There is a generous backyard which extends toward walking paths leading into Maple Grove Forest Preserve and to Avery Coonley School, creating an exceptional connection to nature, recreation, and the surrounding community. Stunning views from nearly every window, the home feels immersed in its landscape, while the acreage offers the privacy and tranquility of a secluded retreat to call your own. Thoughtfully reimagined, rebuilt and doubled in size in 2006, creating a distinctive floor plan that celebrates the connection between indoor and outdoor living. Organic architectural character is paired with thoughtfully designed spaces, including numerous Home Office/Library/Study areas and gathering spaces with airy ceilings, generously proportioned Bedrooms with en suite Bathrooms. The spacious Primary Bedroom Suite features a private Balcony overlooking the beautiful backyard, a walk-in closet/dressing room that was formerly a bedroom, and large, lux En Suite Bathroom. The 10,000+ sq ft of indoor and outdoor living spaces include many storage and utility rooms, Game Room, Recreation Room, Wine Cellar, 3.5-car heated Garage, and much more. The home is beautifully maintained, refreshed and move-in ready. This special home is for those seeking privacy, nature, architectural distinction, and a ...
+ Read More| Listing Id: | 12762600 |
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| List Price: | $2,000,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Type: | Detached Single |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 6 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 6,709 |
| Parking On Site: | Yes |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $22,894 |
| City: | Downers Grove |
| County Or Parish: | Dupage |
| Postal Code: | 60515 |
| Appliances: | Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Not Applicable |
| Association Fee Includes: | None |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Sub-Basement, Egress Window, 9 ft + pour, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Full |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 6 |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 6 |
| Community Features: | Park, Street Paved, Other |
| Construction Materials: | Cedar, Wood Siding |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Zoned |
| Directions: | Approximately half way between Gilbert Avenue and 55th Street. On the east side of the street. |
| Electric: | 200+ Amp Service |
| Elementary School: | Hillcrest Elementary School |
| Elementary School District: | 58 |
| Exterior Features: | Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Other |
| Fireplace Features: | Wood Burning |
| Fireplaces Total: | 2 |
| Flooring: | Hardwood |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter |
| Garage Spaces: | 3.5 |
| Heating: | Forced Air, Zoned |
| High School: | North High School |
| High School District: | 99 |
| Interior Features: | Dry Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Replacement Windows |
| Laundry Features: | Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink |
| Living Area Source: | Plans |
| Lot Features: | Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods |
| Lot Size Acres: | 1.2475 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 110x495 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Herrick Middle School |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 58 |
| MLS Area Major: | Downers Grove |
| Age: | Unknown |
| Agent Owned/Interest (Y/N): | No |
| Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: | 7416 |
| Assessor Square Footage: | 5274 |
| Built Before 1978 (Y/N): | Yes |
| Bath Amenities: | Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower, Soaking Tub |
| Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): | No |
| Basement Sq Ft: | 3,079 |
| Corporate Limits: | Downers Grove |
| Dining Room: | Separate |
| Disability Access And/Or Equipped: | No |
| Door Features: | Pocket Door(s) |
| Fireplace Location: | Family Room, Other, Kitchen |
| General Information: | Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access |
| Lot Size: | 1.0-1.99 Acres |
| Main Sq Ft: | 4415 |
| Master Association Fee Frequency: | Not Required |
| Market Code: | Active |
| Rebuilt (Y/N): | No |
| Rehab Year: | 2017 |
| Rehab (Y/N): | Yes |
| Rural (Y/N): | N |
| Offered For Sale Or Rent: | No |
| Special Assessments: | N |
| Is Parking Included In Price: | Yes |
| Special Service Area: | N |
| Square Footage Comments: | 10, 455 sq ft total per floor plans |
| Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: | 10495 |
| Total Sq Ft: | 7416 |
| Type Detached: | Multi-Level |
| Tax Exemptions: | Homeowner |
| Update Date: | 2026-10-01T05:05:31 |
| Upper Sq Ft: | 3001 |
| Window Features: | Screens, Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows, Storm Window(s), Shades, Wood Frames |
| Original List Price: | $2,000,000 |
| Other Equipment: | CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Purifier, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters, Electronic Air Filters, Water Heater-Gas |
| Other Structures: | Garage Faces Front |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Parcel Number: | 0907306012 |
| Parking Features: | Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Owned, Garage |
| Parking Total: | 9 |
| Possession: | Closing |
| Roof: | Asphalt, Rubber |
| Rooms Total: | 15 |
| Room Type: | Foyer, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Den, Game Room, Office, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Walk In Closet |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | IL |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Township: | Lisle |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Exposure: | North, South, East, West |
| Actual Status: | Active |
| Lot Size Source: | County Records |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Deck |
| Activation Date: | 2026-09-25 |
| Waterfront Features: | Creek |
| New Construction Y/N: | No |
| Habitable Residence?: | Yes |
| Flood Zone: | No |
Listing Courtesy of: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing Agent: Elaine Pagels
630-640-2002
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