509 Buell Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435

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509 Buell Avenue,Joliet, IL 60435
$495,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,240 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by:kelly birk
Office:real people realty
MLS#:12454716
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$495,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$152.78

About this home

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.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1894
  • Listing ID #:12454716
  • Added:18 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 16, 2025 at 07:28 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Living area:3,240 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1894
  • Building area:3,240 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.25 Acres

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$495,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$152.78
  • Tax amount:$11,394 (2024)
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