




1953 Wisconsin Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
About This Home
PRE-FORECLOSURE - ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Nestled on a quiet, low-traffic street where only residents park and live, this charming Downers Grove home offers a unique sense of privacy and community-truly feeling like its own hidden pocket of the neighborhood. Owned by the same family for over 50 years, this property is ready for its next chapter. The home features a flexible open layout with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath on the main level, plus an additional bedroom in the attic with a dormer and extra storage space. The partially finished basement adds even more living space with 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath with a walkout, making it ideal for extended living, guests, or creative use. Enjoy easy entertaining with a combined kitchen, living, and dining area, creating a natural flow for gatherings with family and friends. Step outside to a rear deck perfect for summer enjoyment, cookouts, and making lasting memories. Major updates include all windows replaced in 2016, a new water heater (2026), 100 amp electrical service in the home, and a heated garage with 60 amp service-perfect for a workshop or hobby space. Situated on a deep, oversized lot, this property offers incredible potential-whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or build a new construction home. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Downers Grove, with its shopping, dining, and Metra access, this home combines location, opportunity, and value. Don't miss your chance to secure this rare opportunity with endless potential!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Humidifier
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bonus Room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10X13
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12X13
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Dining Combo
- Window features: Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Attic: Dormer,Finished,Interior Stair,Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Finished area below ground: 300
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,975
- Total interior livable area: 1,189 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Galley),Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 9X13
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12X18
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9X10
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 0812410011
- Special condition: In Foreclosure
- Other equipment: TV-Cable
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 9,583 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
