Single-story home with two red doors, a white garage door, and a wide driveway.

3936 Highland Avenue: A Move-In Ready Ranch in North Downers Grove

WSP Listings Melissa Mathis October 2, 2026

There are homes that look good in photos, and then there are homes that make sense the moment you walk through the door. 3936 Highland Avenue in Downers Grove is one of those homes.

This North Downers Grove ranch has been thoughtfully updated, offering the convenience of one-level living with the added bonus of a finished basement that creates an entirely separate level of usable space.

A Comfortable Main Level

The main level features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, along with a welcoming living room highlighted by hardwood floors, natural light, and a stone fireplace.

The remodeled kitchen brings together white cabinetry, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, updated lighting, and an eating area. It is designed for everyday living while still giving you a comfortable space to gather.

Open living room and kitchen with hardwood floors, stone fireplace, and breakfast bar.

More Space Downstairs

One of the home's standout features is the finished basement. The additional space includes a family room with a second fireplace, a fourth bedroom, and storage.

Whether you need space for guests, a home office, recreation, movie nights, or simply want more room to spread out, the basement gives you options that are often hard to find in a ranch.

Finished basement room with beige carpeting, a painted brick fireplace, and built-in cabinets.

Step Outside

The backyard continues the home's practical appeal with a fully fenced yard and spacious patio with built-in bench seating. It's a natural extension of the living space and offers room for outdoor entertaining, grilling, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon.

Ranch home patio with a red door, built-in fire pit, and outdoor grill.

Updates That Matter

The home also received extensive updates in 2023, including the roof, windows, siding, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, furnace, insulation, drain tile, and basement egress window.

Those improvements cover many of the major systems and components homeowners typically consider when purchasing an older home.

North Downers Grove Location

The location puts you close to Highland Elementary School, Lyman Woods Forest Preserve, Good Samaritan Hospital, Ogden Avenue shopping and restaurants, Downtown Downers Grove, the Metra station, and Downers Grove North High School.

With its combination of a ranch layout, finished basement, outdoor space, extensive updates, and North Downers Grove location, 3936 Highland Avenue offers a lot of flexibility for the way people live today.

If you've been looking for a home that gives you comfortable everyday living without sacrificing additional space, this one is worth a closer look.

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