1705 Hawkins Avenue

Off Market

1705 Hawkins Avenue

Downers Grove IL 60516

1863 sq. ft.

0.2 ac.

Single-Family

Last sold for $575,000

Lisa Wenzel, last sold this property on 13 August 2026 after 76 days on market.

Overview

Motivated Seller! This one is in a great location! This spacious and well-maintained Downers Grove home offers a functional layout, quality updates, and a location that's hard to beat. Welcome to 1705 Hawkins Avenue, tucked into a quiet neighborhood just north of 75th Street and close to schools, shopping, restaurants, and expressway access. Inside, the welcoming foyer opens to a bright living room and dining area with newly refinished hardwood floors that continue through the main living spaces. The kitchen features updated countertops, plenty of cabinet space, and a convenient first-floor laundry closet. A sunny breakfast area with a large picture window overlooks the backyard and brings in great natural light throughout the day. The family room offers vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace with gas start, and sliding glass doors leading directly to the deck, making the space ideal for everyday living and gatherings alike. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a large walk-in closet, private full bathroom, and separate vanity area. Two additional bedrooms feature generous closet space and ceiling fans, while the hall bathroom includes a tub and linen closet for additional storage. The finished basement adds valuable extra living space and can easily function as a recreation room, home office, workout area, or playroom. The fully encapsulated crawl space provides excellent storage and added peace of mind. Outside, the freshly stained deck overlooks the fenced backyard with mature landscaping and an apple tree. Recent updates include a brand new roof and gutters (2026), water heater (2024), sump pump battery backup system with mobile app alerts (2024), ejector pump (2025), refinished hardwood floors (2025), and encapsulated crawl space. Located near Kingsley Elementary, Downers Grove South High School, and major commuter routes including I-355, this home offers a great combination of space, updates, and location.

Features

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2 garage spaces

1863 sq. ft. floor area

0.2 ac. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Downers Grove over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1705 Hawkins Avenue is $500k.

Median value

$500k

Estimated value range

$170k - $1.17m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Downers Grove. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1705 Hawkins Avenue

2026

Sold

$575,000

13 Aug 2026 by Lisa Wenzel, of Wenzel Select Properties, Ltd.

Happy sellers in Downers Grove

96%

96% of sellers in Downers Grove reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Downers Grove stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 5 reviews in Downers Grove over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Downers Grove

In the last 12 months, 109 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 1705 Hawkins Avenue, have been sold.

This represents a 4% increase in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

Sold

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