Freshly Cut Trees & Reduced in Price for a wonderful opportunity to own Land in Downers Grove. Developers Dream, Home Owners Opportunity. Being Sold for Land Value.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
$356Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Andrew Tyler• RE/MAX Enterprises
Bought with Dawn Kruse• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALTORS
Freshly Cut Trees & Reduced in Price for a wonderful opportunity to own Land in Downers Grove. Developers Dream, Home Owners Opportunity. Being Sold for Land Value.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09200319
Aug 25, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$342,000
$209/sq ft
Jul 17, 2016
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Jun 14, 2016
Price Changed
$389,000
$237/sq ft
May 14, 2016
Price Changed
$425,000
$259/sq ft
Apr 19, 2016
Listed (New)
$460,000
$281/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$20,727 (+5.0%)
$104,799 + $265,238
$370,037
2023
$19,745 (+0.9%)
$96,340 + $243,830
$340,170
2022
$19,566 (+6.8%)
$91,650 + $246,800
$338,450
2021
$18,318 (+1.8%)
$90,610 + $243,990
$334,600
2020
$17,988 (+3.2%)
$88,820 + $239,160
$327,980
2019
$17,434 (+24.3%)
$85,220 + $229,480
$314,700
2018
$14,031 (+144.1%)
$84,740 + $105,770
$190,510
2017
$5,748 (+0.1%)
$81,460 + $18,320
$99,780
2016
$5,740 (+178.7%)
$77,790 + $25,000
$102,790
2015
$2,060 (−1.4%)
$73,190 + $23,520
$96,710
2013
$2,090 (+4.9%)
$70,830 + $28,460
$99,290
2012
$1,993 (+8.6%)
$74,020 + $29,740
$103,760
2011
$1,836 (+8.0%)
$78,830 + $31,670
$110,500
2010
$1,701 (+7.9%)
$82,920 + $42,400
$125,320
2009
$1,577 (+2.6%)
$88,020 + $45,000
$133,020
2008
$1,537 (−4.2%)
$88,020 + $45,000
$133,020
2007
$1,605
$83,120 + $42,490
$125,610
Tax history for 3939 Sterling Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$20,727 (+5.0%)
$104,799 + $265,238
$370,037
2023
$19,745 (+0.9%)
$96,340 + $243,830
$340,170
2022
$19,566 (+6.8%)
$91,650 + $246,800
$338,450
2021
$18,318 (+1.8%)
$90,610 + $243,990
$334,600
2020
$17,988 (+3.2%)
$88,820 + $239,160
$327,980
2019
$17,434 (+24.3%)
$85,220 + $229,480
$314,700
2018
$14,031 (+144.1%)
$84,740 + $105,770
$190,510
2017
$5,748 (+0.1%)
$81,460 + $18,320
$99,780
2016
$5,740 (+178.7%)
$77,790 + $25,000
$102,790
2015
$2,060 (−1.4%)
$73,190 + $23,520
$96,710
2013
$2,090 (+4.9%)
$70,830 + $28,460
$99,290
2012
$1,993 (+8.6%)
$74,020 + $29,740
$103,760
2011
$1,836 (+8.0%)
$78,830 + $31,670
$110,500
2010
$1,701 (+7.9%)
$82,920 + $42,400
$125,320
2009
$1,577 (+2.6%)
$88,020 + $45,000
$133,020
2008
$1,537 (−4.2%)
$88,020 + $45,000
$133,020
2007
$1,605
$83,120 + $42,490
$125,610
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,638
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0905203006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R2
Residential Detached House 2 District
The Village’s residential zoning districts are primarily intended to create, maintain and promote a variety of housing opportunities for households and to maintain and promote the desired physical character of existing and developing neighborhoods. While the districts primarily accommodate residential uses, some nonresidential uses are also allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Agriculture-Cropland
May 7, 2026 • Active
Pool/hot tub
Pool and hot tub
May 5, 2026 • Final
Patio/flatwork
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Driveway: Dirt,Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Equipment
Appliances: Washer, Dryer
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 0905203006
Lot Information
Dimensions: 274 X 100
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,123
Tax Year: 2014
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Pool, Street Lights
School Information
Elementary School District: 58
Middle Or Junior School District: 58
High School District: 58
Location Information
Township: DOWNERS GROVE
Corporate Limits: DOWNERS GROVE
Directions: 39th & Sterling
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,638
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0905203006
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing, Immediate
Around this home
Schools
Highland Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Herrick Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Community H S District 99 - North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Downers Grove, IL • 60515
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$554,000 – $670,000
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