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Downers Grove Homes for Sale | Three Stations and a Downtown
A downtown, neighborhood parks, and three BNSF stations.
Housing snapshot: three months ending August 2026, from Redfin. The exact median sale price was $549,636. Figures include all home types; they should not be read as detached-home statistics.
Downers Grove combines a Main Street downtown with residential areas around its BNSF stations and farther from the rail corridor. The village incorporated in 1873 and recorded 50,247 residents in the 2020 Census. Its scale gives buyers a range of settings, from homes near restaurants and the train to streets where yard space and access to parks take priority.
Condominiums, townhomes, older detached homes, and newer construction do not share a single pricing pattern. Station access, lot size, renovation quality, and school assignment can all influence how a particular home compares with recent sales. Buyers should also account for assessments and building finances when considering an attached home.
Main Street, Belmont, and Fairview Avenue are the village’s BNSF stations. Downtown brings together the Tivoli Theatre, shops, restaurants, and the library, while Lyman Woods and local parks offer outdoor space elsewhere in the village. Check the current train schedule and the actual route from a home rather than relying on a general commute estimate.
Bomba & Mancini helps buyers and sellers narrow those comparisons to the homes that matter. Bryan Bomba’s appraisal background and Paul Mancini’s business and finance education support careful discussions of condition, pricing, and transaction choices. Call or text 630-286-9242 to discuss Downers Grove.
Main Street, Belmont, and Fairview Avenue provide rail options in different parts of the village. Compare the current schedule, walk or drive to the platform, and parking arrangements for the station that fits your routine.
The Tivoli Theatre has been part of downtown since 1928. Its Highland Avenue location makes a movie an easy addition to a visit to the surrounding shops and restaurants.
Restaurants, independent shops, the library, and seasonal events bring activity to the streets around Main Street station. Consult the downtown organization’s current calendar for markets, music, and community events.
District 58 and Community High School District 99 serve much of Downers Grove, with other districts covering some addresses. Verify the specific property’s assignment directly rather than inferring it from a north or south location.
The Downers Grove Park District describes Lyman Woods as 150 acres of woodland, prairie, and marsh habitats. Trails and nature programs complement the recreation offered at the village’s other parks.
The village combines rail service with access to regional roads and nearby employment centers. Healthcare, education, and commercial destinations are part of the local landscape as well as the residential neighborhoods.
A Buyer's Guide
Downers Grove offers neighborhoods around its train stations as well as residential areas farther from downtown. The sections below help buyers compare locations, home styles, and everyday amenities. Evaluate pricing and school assignments for the specific property.
Homes around Main Street station offer access to downtown restaurants, the Tivoli Theatre, the library, and shopping. The choices include attached homes, older detached properties, and newer construction. Check the actual walking route and compare like-for-like recent sales rather than assigning every downtown address the same premium.
Photo: 1330 Maple Avenue near downtown Downers Grove and Maple Grove Forest Preserve.
Established residential pockets, including Denburn Woods and streets in northwest Downers Grove, offer mature landscaping and a mix of distinctive homes. The pictured property on Linscott Avenue is in northwest Downers Grove, separate from Denburn Woods. Lot shape, topography, age, and renovation history vary, so individual property details matter. Confirm both the school assignment and the route to downtown for the exact address.
Photo: 4516 Linscott Avenue in northwest Downers Grove.
The area around Belmont Road has its own BNSF station and a mix of residential settings. Buyers can weigh station access, road traffic, yard space, and a home’s condition. Parking availability and schedules should be checked directly for the trips you expect to make.
Photo: 5906 Pershing Avenue, near Downers Grove’s Belmont station.
Residential areas in the southern part of the village include subdivision settings and a range of home styles. Proximity to parks, schools, shopping, and major roads varies considerably. Do not use a broad north-versus-south label as a substitute for checking the property’s price, location, and school boundaries.
Photo: 1029 Claremont Drive in south Downers Grove, near 75th Street and Lemont Road.
Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills offer other downtown and BNSF settings to the east. Oak Brook provides a different pattern of residential neighborhoods and commercial destinations to the north. Compare the actual homes, travel routes, and property tax bills that fit your search.
Photo: Downtown Hinsdale, a neighboring BNSF-line community compared with Downers Grove.
Darien, Westmont, Lisle, and Woodridge provide nearby alternatives. Each has its own mix of housing and amenities, while municipal, postal, and school boundaries can differ. A side-by-side comparison should start with the addresses you are considering.
Photo: 9025 Darien Woods Court in neighboring Darien.
Dining, Shopping, and Things to Do
Pierce Tavern and Gia Mia are among the restaurants listed by the downtown management organization. Main Street and its surrounding blocks bring dining close to the station and the Tivoli Theatre, making it practical to combine dinner with a downtown visit. The village’s other commercial corridors provide additional choices; check each restaurant’s current menu and opening times.
Photo: Downtown Downers Grove during the Bonfield Express, with its Main Street dining district.
Downtown’s shops and services are arranged around Main Street and the station, while Ogden Avenue and other commercial corridors offer additional everyday retail. For a home search, compare the trips you actually make: groceries, commuting, fitness, and regular appointments can lead to different location priorities.
Photo: Aerial view of downtown Downers Grove, Illinois.
Lyman Woods offers 150 acres of woodland, prairie, and marsh habitat, with trails and nature programming through the Downers Grove Park District. Fishel Park provides outdoor space close to downtown, and the Tivoli Theatre and Downers Grove Museum add cultural destinations. Current program and event calendars are the best guide to seasonal activities.
Hidden Lake Forest Preserve, shown in the photograph, offers trails, fishing, paddling, and picnic areas east of Route 53 near Butterfield Road. Check the Forest Preserve District’s current access information and any required permits before visiting.
Photo: Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in DuPage County, near Downers Grove.
District & Assignment Overview
Downers Grove Grade School District 58 serves much of the village, while Community High School District 99 operates Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South. Some addresses are served by other elementary districts. Municipal boundaries, postal addresses, and school attendance areas are different systems; verify each home with the district’s current boundary tool and enrollment office. District 58’s school boundary map is a useful starting point.
Photo: Downers Grove North High School; attendance depends on the property address.
Market Metrics & Demographics
50,247
2020 Census
75.2%
Housing units · ACS 2020–2024
$115,114
ACS 2020–2024 · 2024 dollars
$549,636
All home types · 3 months ending Aug 2026
43 DAYS
All home types · 3 months ending Aug 2026
3 STATIONS
BNSF: Main Street, Belmont, Fairview Avenue
14.64 SQ MI
2020 Census · excludes water
DUPAGE
Illinois
Sources: Redfin housing market (all home types, three months ending August 2026); U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (2020 Census and 2020–2024 American Community Survey); Village of Downers Grove. Reviewed September 22, 2026. The sale-price median is a market summary, not a valuation of a particular home. ACS figures are survey estimates.
Photography credits
Aerial view of downtown Downers Grove, Illinois. — Jacob Boomsma / Shutterstock.
1330 Maple Avenue near downtown Downers Grove and Maple Grove Forest Preserve — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
4516 Linscott Avenue in northwest Downers Grove — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
5906 Pershing Avenue, near Downers Grove’s Belmont station — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
1029 Claremont Drive in south Downers Grove, near 75th Street and Lemont Road — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
Downtown Hinsdale, a neighboring BNSF-line community compared with Downers Grove — Dennisyerger84 (2016-07-09); CC BY-SA 4.0.
9025 Darien Woods Court in neighboring Darien — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
Downtown Downers Grove during the Bonfield Express, with its Main Street dining district — Anonymous (Bnperdue2010) (2022/2023); CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in DuPage County, near Downers Grove — SimLibrarian (2025-05-11); CC0 1.0.
Downers Grove North High School; attendance depends on the property address — Sandovals29 (2016-04-20); CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photographs may be resized or cropped for display. Capture dates are included when supplied by the source. Creative Commons adaptations retain the stated licenses; listing photographs remain credited to their original listing source.
Area Cartography & Context
Buyer & Seller Guide
Compare housing types, station access, local amenities, and address-specific school assignments before choosing a home.
A home near Main Street, a property by Belmont, and a house farther from the rail corridor each call for a different comparison. Bomba & Mancini can help you assess the location, condition, school assignment, and recent sales relevant to your plans. Call or text 630-286-9242, or send the form below.
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