NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $843,601

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,306 Sq Ft
$366/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 02, 2024

Last sale price $849,000 $368 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,415/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near park
  • Whittier Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of October 2024

Welcome to 1231 Gamon Road, Wheaton! Simply move-in to this COMPLETELY RENOVATED, stunning home. Located in the coveted Farnham subdivision, you will enjoy the convenience of being close to shopping, dining, downtown Wheaton, Metra station, Rice Lake Pool and Recreation Center, parks and schools. Open floor plan allows for abundant natural light and is ideal for everyday living and hosting gatherings. Gourmet kitchen is anchored by large center island with high-end quartz countertops and features custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, custom backsplash and pantry closet. Directly adjacent to the kitchen is a cozy breakfast room that offers additional cabinetry, quartz countertops and beverage refrigerator. Large dining area is open to the kitchen and family room. Spacious family room with vaulted ceilings, skylights and cozy fireplace is perfect for movie night. Living room with a second fireplace is currently being used as an office but it a flexible space and could be converted to a main level bedroom. Updated first floor powder room with custom vanity. Retreat to the second floor where you will find the private, primary bedroom with updated ensuite bath and huge, customized walk-in closet and two additional spacious bedrooms and update hall bathroom. Basement was recently remodeled and has luxury vinyl plank flooring and large laundry room. The remodeling project beginning in (2022) includes: removing carpet, adding hardwood flooring, refinishing hardwood flooring, complete kitchen remodel, all baths remodeled, painted throughout, entire electrical system was upgraded, plantation shutters in many rooms, basement remodel, fully fenced yard, new front door, new roof and gutters (2024), new hot water heater (2024), radon mitigation system and much more. Exterior oasis features lush, mature plantings, fully fenced, large patio area and gardening shed (new roof 2024). Two car garage features epoxy flooring and EV charger. Home sweet home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Schwager

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475149062 Listed on: 07/31/2024

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Marilyn Burke

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475137453

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,679

Year Built

  • Built in 1965 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90 x 185
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,306 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar Fridge
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

  • Whittier Elementary School
  • Edison Middle School
  • Wheaton Warrenville South H S High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,679

Year Built

Built in 1965 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2022

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • LivingArea: 2306
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 6
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Whittier Elementary School
  • High School: Wheaton Warrenville South H S
  • Middle/Junior School: Edison Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3812
  • Lot Dimensions: 90 X 185
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11679
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2024
Closed on
Sep 20, 2024
Sold by
Ward Thomas and Ward Laurel Christine
Bought by
Schaefer Raymond R and Schaefer Karla L
Seller's Agent
Julie Schwager
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marilyn Burke
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$869,000
Sold Price
$849,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.3%
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$843,601

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,399
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.51%
Original Mortgage
$679,200
Outstanding Balance
$671,680
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$171,921

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2022
Closed on
Sep 15, 2022
Sold by
Kathleen J Couture Trust
Bought by
Ward Laurel Christine
Seller's Agent
Holley Kedzior
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Julie Schwager
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
List Price
$590,000
Sold Price
$590,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.43%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2015
Sold by
Couture James R and Couture Kathleen J
Bought by
Couture Kathleen J and Kathleen J Couture Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1999
Sold by
Couture James R and Couture Kathleen J
Bought by
Couture James R and Couture Kathleen J
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
Schaefer Raymond R $849,000 Stewart Title
Ward Laurel Christine $590,000 Citywide Title
Couture Kathleen J -- None Available
Couture James R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schaefer Raymond R $679,200
Previous Owner Ward Laurel Christine $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Sold $849,000 0.0% $368 / Sq Ft
08/25/2024 08/25/24 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2024 08/22/24 Price Changed $849,000 -2.3% $368 / Sq Ft
07/18/2024 07/18/24 For Sale $869,000 +47.3% $377 / Sq Ft
09/15/2022 09/15/22 Sold $590,000 0.0% $256 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/17/2022 08/17/22 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2022 08/17/22 For Sale $590,000 -- $256 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $12,101 $187,751 $46,237 $141,514
2023 $11,679 $172,820 $42,560 $130,260
2022 $10,549 $163,320 $40,220 $123,100
2021 $10,507 $159,450 $39,270 $120,180
2020 $10,471 $157,960 $38,900 $119,060
2019 $10,222 $153,790 $37,870 $115,920
2018 $9,685 $139,720 $35,680 $104,040
2017 $9,541 $134,560 $34,360 $100,200
2016 $9,416 $129,190 $32,990 $96,200
2015 $9,345 $123,250 $31,470 $91,780
2014 $9,897 $128,060 $29,720 $98,340
2013 $9,643 $128,450 $29,810 $98,640
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12114408

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-21-116-010