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  • $824,200

    1049 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187

    4beds
    2,184sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1969
    0.37 Acres Lot
    $824,200 Zestimate®
    $377/sqft
    $3,408 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $824,200

    $775,000 - $874,000

    $3,408/mo

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    What's special

    Location, Location, Location!! This is an opportunity you won't want to miss. The colorful and private perennial garden invites you into this impeccable 4 bedroom traditional 2 story home in a prime location on a gorgeous professionally landscaped lot in one of North Wheaton's most desirable neighborhoods. The perfect blend of classic charm and numerous on trend updates including a remodeled eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood flooring. Impressive master suite offers walk-in closet with organizers, remodeled white bath boasting upscale finishes including marble tile floor, shower, & vanity backsplash. Updated hall bath. Hardwood floors in all bedrooms. Newer roof (complete tear off) plus newer gutters (with leaf guards). Finished basement offers recreation space for all ages plus a recently updated office that makes a perfect work from home space, Zoom room, or virtual classroom. You will love the peaceful views of the deep landscaped yard from the skylit screened porch which includes custom made plexiglass window coverings that extend the enjoyment of this comfortable porch to 3+ seasons and protects your furniture in the winter. Outdoor living and entertaining is easy from the large paver brick patio, low maint composite deck with natural gas grill (no running to refill propane tank), and the covered breezeway. Over-sized 23' x 23' garage includes built-in storage cabinets, workbench, durable cushioned flooring, and pull down stair to added storage space. Storage shed. All this and more on a lovely street in a convenient location, walk to College Avenue Metra station, shopping, Illinois Prairie Path, Wheaton College, and more.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,184 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.37 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0510315043

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1969

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Wheaton

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Not Applicable
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Humidifier, Power Generator, Security System
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Fenced Yard
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Vinyl
    • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
    • Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower
    • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
    • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Other
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Office
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Foyer
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Basement
    • 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Basement
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Game Rm
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Status: Contingent
    • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 8 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 5 Name: Screened Porch
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Plantation Shutters
    • Living Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Plantation Shutters
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Plantation Shutters
    • Area Amenities: Curbs/Gutters, Street Lights, Street Paved, Sidewalks
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Plantation Shutters
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Plantation Shutters
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Breezeway, Deck
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Additional Rooms: Mud Room, Media Room, Game Room
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Garage Type: Attached2, Attached
    • Lot Dimensions: 65X284
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Office, Screened Porch
    • Addtl Room 7 Name: Mud
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Laundry Flooring: Vinyl
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full, Walkout
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Addtl Room 8 Name: Media Rm
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Parcel Identification Number: 0510315043

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/16/2020Sold$550,000$252/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10825312 Report a problem
    8/23/2020Pending sale$550,000$252/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Premiere Properties #10825312 Report a problem
    8/20/2020Listed for sale$550,000-10.9%$252/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Premiere Properties #10825312 Report a problem
    6/15/2007Sold$617,500$283/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06412223 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$12,304 +4%$198,898 +8.6%
    2023$11,832 +2.3%$183,080 +5.8%
    2022$11,567 +0.3%$173,020 +2.4%
    2021$11,530 +0.3%$168,910 +0.9%
    2020$11,494 +2.3%$167,330 +2.7%
    2019$11,234 +5.3%$162,920 +6.2%
    2018$10,672 +1.5%$153,350 +3.8%
    2017$10,516 +1.3%$147,690 +4.2%
    2016$10,379 +0.7%$141,790 +4.8%
    2015$10,303 -11.1%$135,270 -9.2%
    2014$11,587 +2.6%$148,910 -0.3%
    2013$11,289 +2.5%$149,360 -4.1%
    2012$11,019 +2.8%$155,750 -6.4%
    2011$10,722 +2.5%$166,346 -5%
    2010$10,465 +2.9%$175,100 -3.7%
    2009$10,172 +2.3%$181,920
    2008$9,947 +4.3%$181,920 +4.8%
    2007$9,539 +2.7%$173,590 +7%
    2006$9,291 +4.4%$162,230 +7.1%
    2005$8,901 +5.7%$151,480 +7.3%
    2004$8,424 +4.4%$141,180 +8.4%
    2003$8,072 +9.4%$130,240 +10%
    2002$7,377 +2.6%$118,440 +7.5%
    2001$7,190 +2.9%$110,180 +5.1%
    2000$6,985 $104,840

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60187

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Washington Elementary School
    • Middle: Franklin Middle School
    • High: Wheaton North High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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