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$2,000,000
55 Days On Site

5311 Lee Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
6
Beds
6
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
6,709
SqFt
$298
/SqFt
County:
DuPage
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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 setting in which to create a lifetime of memories. Conveniently located near schools including Avery Coonley School, hospitals, parks, 2 ballfields, the Belmont and Main Street BNSF Metra Stations, the Belmont train underpass, major highways, and both O'Hare and Midway Airports. Move Confidently.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$2,000,000
Days On Site 
55 Days
Bedrooms 
6
Inside Area (SqFt) 
6,709 sqft
Total Baths 
6
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
1.2475 Acres
Year Built 
N/A
MLS Number 
12762600
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$22,894
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Plans
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS
a month agoStatus changed to Active
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
1.2475
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
East
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3.5
Parking 
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageAttachedOff StreetDrivewayGarage Faces FrontOversizedGarage
Parking Spaces 
9.5
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Total 
7416
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)OvenRange HoodGas CooktopHumidifier
Basement 
Sump PumpPartially FinishedCrawl SpaceConcreteStorage SpaceDaylightFull
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central AirZoned
Electric 
200+ Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomWood Burning
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Forced AirZoned
Interior 
Walk-In Closet(s)Entrance FoyerDry BarIn-Law FloorplanBuilt-in FeaturesBookcasesHigh CeilingsBeamed CeilingsGranite Counters
Laundry Features 
Upper LevelGas Dryer HookupIn UnitSink
Window Features 
ScreensSkylight(s)Double Pane WindowsStorm Window(s)Wood FramesWindow Coverings
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 13X13
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 11X20
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 13X13
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 12X16
Bedroom 6 
Dimensions - 9X12
Breakfast Room 
Dimensions - 19X15Level - Main
Den 
Dimensions - 11X16Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 22X22Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 16X19Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 14X18Level - Main
Game Room 
Dimensions - 38X24Level - Basement
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 14X17Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
Laundry 
Dimensions - 10X8
Living Room 
Dimensions - 21X16Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 16X20
Mud Room 
Dimensions - 15X14Level - Main
Office 
Dimensions - 13X22
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 24X20Level - Basement
Walk In Closet 
Dimensions - 9X12
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
CedarWood Siding
Exterior 
BarbecueBalconyOutdoor GrillFire PitOther
Lot Features 
LandscapedWoodedGardenViews
Other Structures 
Shed(s)
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
AsphaltRubber
Waterfront Features 
Creek
Windows/Doors 
ScreensSkylight(s)Double Pane WindowsStorm Window(s)Wood FramesWindow Coverings
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Community Features 
ParkOther
MLS Area 
Downers Grove
School District 
North High School
Township 
Lisle
Schools
School District
North High School
Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary School
Middle School
Herrick Middle School
High School
North High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago



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Joe Frieders, Managing Broker 

Swanson Real Estate 

815-786-9418 Sandwich

815-693-4958 Direct

 

Areas Served: Dekalb, Lasalle, Kendall counties Illinois including Big Rock, Earlville, Hinckley, Leland,

Naperville, Newark, Oswego, Plano, Sandwich, Sheridan, Somonauk and Yorkville