ATTENTION builder and buyers looking for a Great Location! Rare opportunity to get a premier, highly walkable downtown Wheaton location. This property sits on an expansive, approximate 90 x 122 lot-offering the perfect canvas to either execute a luxury custom build or do some small updates. LOCATION IS UNBEATABLE! This prime parcel sits steps from Kelly Park and the Illinois Prairie Path. Enjoy true walkability to Mariano's, local elementary and middle schools, and the vibrant dining, shopping, and Metra train access of downtown Wheaton. Enjoy the highly acclaimed, top-rated Wheaton District 200 school system. THE FOOTPRINT & CHARM: This 4-bedroom, 2.1-bathroom home boasts a fantastic ranch-style layout filled with character. The floor plan features a large, sun-filled living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace with built-in bookcases, opening to a formal dining room with French doors that lead to a screened-in porch. An eat-in kitchen offers a breakfast bar and excellent prep space. The separate family room includes a gas potbelly stove and a convenient powder room. The dedicated bedroom wing houses four ample bedrooms, including a primary suite complete with a walk-in closet and private bath. Outside, the fully fenced backyard features a patio perfect for entertaining. THE OPPORTUNITY & DETAILS: Whether you choose to build new, or do some updates to the home, the location ensures incredible equity potential. The home is being sold "As-Is". Needs some TLC. See attached assessments on settling that the seller received when the property was purchased.
Active
$400,000
117 E Elm St, Wheaton, IL 60189
4beds
2,055sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.25 Acres Lot
$403,300 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Convenient powder roomScreened-in porch
- 33 days |
- 4,800 |
- 211 |
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Listed by:
Stephen Lane 630-327-4260,
Singular Properties Inc
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12648782
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Eating Area, Screened Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X15
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Brick)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,055
- Total interior livable area: 2,055 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 x 119 x 95 x 123
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 0521109022
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Fairway Estates
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Wheaton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,215
- Annual tax amount: $10,065
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$403,300
$383,000 - $423,000
$3,939/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000$195/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Contingent | $400,000$195/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000+81.8%$195/sqft |
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| 10/6/2023 | Sold | $220,000-20%$107/sqft |
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| 2/20/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $275,000+25%$134/sqft |
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| 2/26/2021 | Sold | $220,000-4.6%$107/sqft |
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| 2/15/2021 | Pending sale | $230,500$112/sqft |
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| 1/21/2021 | Contingent | $230,500$112/sqft |
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| 1/21/2021 | Pending sale | $230,500$112/sqft |
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| 12/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $230,500-11.3%$112/sqft |
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| 11/6/2019 | Listing removed | $259,900$126/sqft |
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| 4/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $259,900$126/sqft |
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| 11/1/2017 | Listing removed | $259,900$126/sqft |
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| 10/10/2013 | Price change | $259,900-61.5%$126/sqft |
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| 10/8/2013 | Price change | $675,291+159.8%$329/sqft |
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| 9/24/2013 | Price change | $259,900-61.5%$126/sqft |
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| 9/14/2013 | Price change | $675,291+159.8%$329/sqft |
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| 7/16/2013 | Price change | $259,900-61.5%$126/sqft |
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| 7/12/2013 | Price change | $675,291+159.8%$329/sqft |
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| 7/10/2013 | Price change | $259,900-61.5%$126/sqft |
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| 6/12/2013 | Price change | $675,291+159.8%$329/sqft |
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| 5/11/2013 | Price change | $259,900-61.5%$126/sqft |
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| 5/8/2013 | Price change | $675,291+159.8%$329/sqft |
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| 5/3/2013 | Price change | $259,900-61.5%$126/sqft |
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| 4/6/2013 | Listed for sale | $675,291+302%$329/sqft |
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| 12/8/1993 | Sold | $168,000$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,875 +3.6% | $153,215 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $9,531 +3.3% | $141,030 +5.8% |
| 2022 | $9,230 +5.1% | $133,280 +2.4% |
| 2021 | $8,785 +0.3% | $130,120 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $8,757 +2.4% | $128,910 +2.7% |
| 2019 | $8,556 +5.5% | $125,510 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $8,112 +1.5% | $118,000 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $7,989 +1.4% | $113,650 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $7,881 +0.8% | $109,110 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $7,819 -0.3% | $104,100 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $7,841 +2.6% | $102,700 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $7,639 +2.4% | $103,010 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $7,462 +2.6% | $107,410 -6.4% |
| 2011 | $7,270 +0.7% | $114,725 -6.5% |
| 2010 | $7,222 +2.8% | $122,700 -3.7% |
| 2009 | $7,024 +2.1% | $127,480 |
| 2008 | $6,877 +4.2% | $127,480 +4.8% |
| 2007 | $6,599 +5.5% | $121,640 +9.7% |
| 2006 | $6,257 +4.5% | $110,880 +7.1% |
| 2005 | $5,987 +5.8% | $103,530 +7.3% |
| 2004 | $5,660 +3.9% | $96,490 +8.4% |
| 2003 | $5,446 +7.5% | $89,010 +8% |
| 2002 | $5,066 +2.7% | $82,440 +7.5% |
| 2001 | $4,933 +3% | $76,690 +5.1% |
| 2000 | $4,788 | $72,970 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60189
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Whittier Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Edison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Wheaton Warrenville South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Whittier Elementary School
- Middle: Edison Middle School
- High: Wheaton Warrenville South H S
- District: 200
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- Illinois
- DuPage County
- Wheaton
- 60189
- 117 E Elm St
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