We Buy Houses in Downers Grove, IL

Yes. We buy houses as-is in Downers Grove. The Village doesn’t charge transfer stamps, but you’ll close your Village water account and your Sanitary District sewer account before you move. You don’t need to fix or clean anything first.

Last reviewed: October 2026, by Brad Esposito

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Who's writing this guide?

I’m Brad Esposito with Family Property Buyers in St. Charles. If you’re thinking about selling a Downers Grove house, you want the facts first. I buy houses directly from owners, in any condition. You get a written cash offer within 24 hours of our first visit or meeting, and we close on your timeline. If listing with an agent would get you more, I’ll say so.

Which question brought you here?

Do you buy houses in Downers Grove?
Does Downers Grove charge a real estate transfer tax?
How do I stop my Downers Grove water service when I sell?
Who handles sewer billing in Downers Grove?
How fast can I get an offer?

Does Downers Grove charge a transfer tax?

No. The Village’s taxes page answers "Does the Village require transfer stamps or transfer taxes on the sale of real estate?" with "No." Illinois and DuPage County transfer requirements still apply. The DuPage County Recorder’s FAQ lists what it needs to record a deed, including the PTAX form(s) or an exemption statement.

How do I close my water and sewer accounts?

Downers Grove splits them:

Water. The Village bills water and a stormwater utility fee every two months. Its utility bill page says anyone moving in or out should complete a Utility Account Change Request form to start or stop service. The $100 deposit charged on new accounts is applied to the final bill, and any remaining balance is refunded. Finance Department: 850 Curtiss St., 630.434.5510.
Sewer. Sewer service comes separately from the Downers Grove Sanitary District, 2710 Curtiss Street, (630) 969-0664. It has a moving form to close your account and a Request for Closing Letter Form for sewer user charges.

Which township assessor handles my house?

Many Downers Grove homes are assessed by Downers Grove Township. Its assessor’s office is at 4340 Prince Street, 630-719-6630. Its FAQ says properties west of Woodward Avenue are assessed by Lisle Township, (630) 968-1183, and properties north of 39th Street by York Township, (630) 627-3354. The county’s township assessor directory matches your parcel number to your township. Tax bill payments go to the DuPage County Treasurer, (630) 407-5900.

What if I’m behind on property taxes?

DuPage County, not the Village, handles property taxes. The DuPage County Treasurer holds the annual tax sale, and sold taxes are redeemed through the DuPage County Clerk. Our DuPage County page explains the Estimate of Redemption, and our DuPage tax sale guide walks through this year’s dates.

Should I sell to you or list with an agent?

Here’s an honest comparison:

Listing usually wins when the house is in good shape, you have time, and you want the highest possible price.
Selling to us may fit when the house needs work you don’t want to do, you’ve inherited a house you can’t manage, or you need a set closing date.
Costs. Selling directly to us means you don’t list with an agent, and we can often cover closing costs. We explain every cost up front, before you sign anything.

If listing is the better choice for your house, I’ll tell you.

What if selling is the cleaner path?

You don’t have to fix anything first.

We buy as-is: no showings, no repairs needed. Selling directly to us means you don’t list with an agent.

We can often cover closing costs. We explain every cost up front, before you sign anything.

How do you check out any cash buyer before you sign?

Get the offer in writing. It should show the price and who pays which costs.
Read the whole contract. Ask about any line you don’t understand before you sign.
Have your own attorney. An Illinois real estate attorney can review the contract for you.
Check that the business is registered. You can look it up on the Illinois Secretary of State business search.
Don’t pay upfront fees. You shouldn’t have to pay anyone just to sell your house.
Ask about your right to cancel. Illinois law gives owners behind on a mortgage or taxes extra protections in some sales. An attorney can tell you what applies to you.

This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to an Illinois attorney about your situation.

What happens if you reach out to us?

Tell me about the house. Use the form, call or text (331) 422-3828, or email [email protected].
We look at the house together, in person or by phone.
You get a written cash offer within 24 hours of our first visit or meeting. There’s no obligation. Show it to your attorney or family before you decide.
If you say yes, we close on your timeline.