Off market may 2021 for $425K

$441,344

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,316/mo

Land

•

1.59

acres (lot)

8740 Lemont Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516

About this home

Social Distancing at it's finest in unincorporated Downers Grove! This beautiful piece of property sits on 1.6 acres of land! One can also use this home to run a home business. The home has been beautifully maintained and updated with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Open living room and dining room with volume ceilings. Kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances with trash compactor and a built in buffet w/ extra cabinet space above. Family room on lower level has a fire place with a full bath off the family room and a steam shower with body sprays. Full Master bath en suite with walk-in shower, tub, and double vanity. Newly refinished hardwood floors, New carpeting in the living and dining rooms and New paint throughout. New tile in the basement along with new washer and dryer. The phenomenal yard even has fenced in area for pets or small children to play in with a pond on the property. Attached 2 car garage and another 2 car detached garage in the rear of the property, perfect for storage and maintenance equipment. The driveway also has plenty of parking and a turnaround for easy access. This is a fantastic opportunity to call this house home! Extremely low taxes because of unincorporated Downers Grove!

Vacant landProperty Type

1.59 acresLot Size

$277,575Price/Acres

Listed by Brent Jensen • Keller Williams Experience

Listed by Jeff Jensen • Keller Williams Experience

Bought with Dawn Foran • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Homes

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11023466

Redfin Estimate

$441,344

$16K since sold in May 2021$42K since September

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This home's estimate is 27.1% lower than the average sale price ($605K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$440,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,477 sq ft
8904 Lemont Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$760,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,592 sq ft
924 Plainfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 17, 2026
$580,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,471 sq ft
704 Plainfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$875,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,489 sq ft
9001 Kilkenny Dr, Darien, IL 60561
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$372,000
E
2 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
8575 Sandalwood Dr, Darien, IL 60561

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$115,322

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 60517, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.5%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$430K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

105

18 MoM

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$425,000
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Sale history for 8740 Lemont Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jul 7, 2021

Sold

$425,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11023466

May 27, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$425,000

Apr 19, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

—

Apr 17, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Apr 1, 2021

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Mar 28, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

—

Mar 17, 2021

Listed (New)

$439,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11023422

Apr 17, 2021

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10930117

Nov 10, 2020

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10858598

Oct 19, 2020

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09561892

Jun 10, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Apr 7, 2017

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07318317

Jul 13, 2011

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06661818

Jan 11, 2008

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06610383

Sep 5, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Jul 2, 1996

Sold

$195,500

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$7,096 (+4.4%)

$51,279 + $82,716

$133,995

2023

$6,795 (+3.8%)

$47,140 + $76,040

$123,180

2022

$6,548 (+4.0%)

$45,300 + $73,050

$118,350

2021

$6,298 (+1.7%)

$44,780 + $72,220

$117,000

2020

$6,193 (+3.3%)

$43,890 + $70,790

$114,680

2019

$5,995 (+6.4%)

$42,110 + $67,920

$110,030

2018

$5,634 (+10.6%)

$38,070 + $63,340

$101,410

2017

$5,095 (+1.7%)

$36,630 + $60,950

$97,580

2016

$5,008 (+1.6%)

$34,960 + $61,230

$96,190

2015

$4,931 (−28.8%)

$32,890 + $57,610

$90,500

2013

$6,923 (−18.5%)

$45,470 + $75,260

$120,730

2012

$8,497 (+3.3%)

$55,900 + $102,570

$158,470

2011

$8,224 (+7.2%)

$59,530 + $109,230

$168,760

2010

$7,671 (+2.7%)

$59,060 + $108,360

$167,420

2009

$7,471 (+2.1%)

$62,690 + $115,020

$177,710

2008

$7,320 (+4.9%)

$62,690 + $115,020

$177,710

2007

$6,981

$59,200 + $108,610

$167,810

Tax history for 8740 Lemont Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$7,096 (+4.4%)

$51,279 + $82,716

$133,995

2023

$6,795 (+3.8%)

$47,140 + $76,040

$123,180

2022

$6,548 (+4.0%)

$45,300 + $73,050

$118,350

2021

$6,298 (+1.7%)

$44,780 + $72,220

$117,000

2020

$6,193 (+3.3%)

$43,890 + $70,790

$114,680

2019

$5,995 (+6.4%)

$42,110 + $67,920

$110,030

2018

$5,634 (+10.6%)

$38,070 + $63,340

$101,410

2017

$5,095 (+1.7%)

$36,630 + $60,950

$97,580

2016

$5,008 (+1.6%)

$34,960 + $61,230

$96,190

2015

$4,931 (−28.8%)

$32,890 + $57,610

$90,500

2013

$6,923 (−18.5%)

$45,470 + $75,260

$120,730

2012

$8,497 (+3.3%)

$55,900 + $102,570

$158,470

2011

$8,224 (+7.2%)

$59,530 + $109,230

$168,760

2010

$7,671 (+2.7%)

$59,060 + $108,360

$167,420

2009

$7,471 (+2.1%)

$62,690 + $115,020

$177,710

2008

$7,320 (+4.9%)

$62,690 + $115,020

$177,710

2007

$6,981

$59,200 + $108,610

$167,810

*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

Beds

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Baths

—

Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

1.6 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DuPage County

APN

1005100006

Parking Spaces

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Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

R-2

Single-Family Residence District

The R-2 single-family residence district is established to preserve and maintain existing single-family areas of the County and permit the continued development of residential uses primarily in areas where public utilities are not readily available.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Golf related

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway

Interior

Additional Rooms Information
Partially Finished Basement, Sub-Basement

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Lot Information
Dimensions: 199X344
1.0-1.99 Acres
City Street Access
Front Footage: 199

Land Information
Building(s) on Land
Road Surface: Asphalt
Backup Package: Yes

Property Information
Ownership: Fee Simple
School Bus Service, Interstate Access
Current Use: Residential (Single Family)
Parcel Identification Number: 1005100006

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $5,994.56
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric to Site, Gas to Site, Septic (Private), Well (Private)

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Elizabeth Ide Elementary School
Elementary School District: 66
Junior High: Lakeview Junior High School
Junior High District: 66
High School: South High School
High School District: 99

Location Information
Township: Downers Grove
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: LEMONT ROAD SOUTH OF 87TH STREET TO 8740. On WEST side of street.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 1005100006

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Prairieview Elementary School

Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

Lakeview Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Community H S District 99 - South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Downers Grove, IL • 60516

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$420,000 – $508,000

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Home values near 8740 Lemont Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1130 Oldfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2396 Sq. Ft.	$554,834
1112 Woodcrest Dr, Downers Grove, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$137,103

Address	Redfin Estimate
1111 Woodcrest Dr, Downers Grove, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2576 Sq. Ft.	$569,909
1110 Woodcrest Dr, Downers Grove, IL 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1277 Sq. Ft.	$548,953

Address	Redfin Estimate
2849 87th St, Darien, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$618,053
2845 87th St, Darien, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3008 Sq. Ft.	$522,034

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