509 Buell Avenue

Off Market

509 Buell Avenue

Joliet IL 60435

3240 sq. ft.

0.25 ac.

Single-Family

Last sold for $495,000

Kelly Birk, last sold this property on 02 October 2025 after 33 days on market.

Overview

This majestic Queen Anne, located in the premier Upper Bluff Historic District of the Cathedral Area is originally known as the John W. Downey Home. John Downey was a prominent lawyer in Joliet at the turn of the last century. The Downey family lived at 509 Buell Ave until 1991. The new owners of this historic gem will only be the 4th family to occupy this magnificent home. Ornate inside and out from modern fixtures to original, detailed plaster ceilings with phenomenal wood moldings and wood floors thru out, plus several beautiful stained glass windows. This home has been meticulously maintained and updated from top to bottom. Beauty and history is overflowing. Welcome to 1889. Enjoy your journey while viewing this listing, and schedule your private tour soon.

Features

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2 garage spaces

3240 sq. ft. floor area

0.25 ac. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Joliet over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 509 Buell Avenue is $350.45k.

Median value

$350.45k

Estimated value range

$155k - $495k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Joliet. 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 509 Buell Avenue

2025

Sold

$495,000

02 Oct 2025 by Kelly Birk, of Real People Realty

Happy sellers in Joliet

96%

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

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

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

Local market activity for 4 bedroom single-family properties in Joliet

In the last 12 months, 79 four-bedroom single-family properties similar to 509 Buell Avenue, have been sold.

This represents a 14% decrease in four-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

Sold

For Sale

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KEVIN BURKE

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