NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $378,658 - $434,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
$371/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 10, 2025

Last sale price $400,000 $364 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,602 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carl Sandburg Elementary School Rated A
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2025

Multiple offers received. Don't miss this wonderful, unique and beautifully maintained home on gorgeous 50' x 166' lot! Quiet, leafy neighborhood near the Prairie Path, Lincoln Marsh, and Cosley Zoo, minutes from the shops and restaurants of downtown Wheaton, and in the highly rated District 200 schools. Great floorplan (over 1600 SF including lower level) features cozy living room with charming stone fireplace, large kitchen with updated appliances, nice dining area, three good-sized bedrooms, and awesome lower level family room. Other amenities include gleaming hardwood floors, upgraded solid-core interior doors, stylish finishes in the bathrooms, and plenty of closet and storage space. Enjoy summers in the absolutely AMAZING deep, fenced back yard...perfect for entertaining, family, gardening or pets, with multi-level decks, patio space, gardens, and beautiful lawn. Recent improvements include new roof, gutter guards, and attic fan (2018), kitchen appliances (2021), washer and dryer (2021), water heater (2023), well pump (2024) and garage door and opener (2024). Established unincorporated Wheaton neighborhood with low taxes. **Note: address might show as "N68 Cottonwood" in Map apps** Listing agent related to seller.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Murray

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475102118 Listed on: 05/14/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Bob Richter

Baird & Warner License #475173825

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,037

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 166
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Panel Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Sandburg Elementary School
  • Monroe Middle School
  • Wheaton North High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,037

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Raised Ranch
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Raised Ranch
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 1100
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1700
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1700
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Dog Run
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sandburg Elementary School
  • High School: Wheaton North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Monroe Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 166
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5037
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2026
Sold by
Lawrence and Lawrence Madyson
Bought by
Lawrence Samuel and Lawrence Madyson
Current Estimated Value
$407,665

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$388,950
Outstanding Balance
$388,950
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$18,715

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Murray Theresa M
Bought by
Lawrence Samuel and Fleming Madyson
Seller's Agent
John Murray
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bob Richter
Baird & Warner
List Price
$274,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$126,000
45.99%
Views
68

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.37%
Original Mortgage
$386,650
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2006
Sold by
Vanrell Shirley E
Bought by
Murray Theresa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,200
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2002
Sold by
Stark Wesley J and Stark Kandice A
Bought by
Vanrell Shirley E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 1999
Sold by
Adeszko Martin P and Adeszko Marilyn J
Bought by
Stark Wesley J and Stark Kandice A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,937
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1994
Sold by
Ritchie Michael J and Ritchie Cynthia L
Bought by
Adeszko Martin P and Adeszko Marilyn J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,600
Interest Rate
7.1%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lawrence Samuel -- Milestone Settlement Llc
Lawrence Samuel $400,000 None Listed On Document
Murray Theresa M -- None Available
Vanrell Shirley E $201,000 --
Stark Wesley J $155,000 --
Adeszko Martin P $128,000 Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lawrence Samuel $388,950
Previous Owner Lawrence Samuel $386,650
Previous Owner Murray Theresa M $215,200
Previous Owner Vanrell Shirley E $140,000
Previous Owner Stark Wesley J $153,937
Previous Owner Adeszko Martin P $121,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Sold $400,000 +7.0% $364 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Price Changed $374,000 +36.5% $340 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $274,000 -- $249 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,280 $92,289 $17,230 $75,059
2023 $5,037 $84,950 $15,860 $69,090
2022 $4,953 $80,290 $14,990 $65,300
2021 $4,781 $78,380 $14,630 $63,750
2020 $4,755 $77,650 $14,490 $63,160
2019 $4,630 $75,600 $14,110 $61,490
2018 $3,576 $59,260 $13,300 $45,960
2017 $3,509 $57,070 $12,810 $44,260
2016 $3,452 $54,790 $12,300 $42,490
2015 $3,416 $52,270 $11,730 $40,540
2014 $4,213 $62,040 $10,650 $51,390
2013 $4,084 $62,220 $10,680 $51,540
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12364902

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-07-421-012

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