RENTED MAR 5, 2026

1521 Childs St Wheaton, IL 60187

West Wheaton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $375,057 - $424,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,356 Sq Ft
$300/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Corner Lot
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2026

Enjoy one-level living in this open-concept, ranch home. This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a private primary en-suite bath with a walk-in shower. The kitchen has granite countertops, SS appliances and a large island work space. The kitchen flows into the large living room, which is adorned with crown molding. The home also has a separate formal dining area that is just off the kitchen. The attached 2 car garage leads into the laundry room/mudroom area. The corner lot has a fenced yard and a recently constructed patio with beautiful perennials adorning the yard. Pets under 30 lbs will be considered on a case by case basis. Owners prefer a 12 month lease to begin around the first week of February. All tenants over the age of 18 will need to fill out an online application and submit the online application fee.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Brooke Oswald

Baird & Warner License #475178616 Listed on: 01/03/2026

Baird & Warner

Last Renter's Agent

Jennifer Iaccino

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475169167

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 145x51
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,356 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,000
  • Property Available on 2/1/26
  • Rent includes lawn care
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2026-02-01
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Rental Price: 3000
  • Security Deposit: 3000
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Fees/Approvals: Credit Report
  • Max Pet Weight: 30

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Furnished: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1356
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Size Limit
  • Rent Includes: Lawn Care
  • Management: Self-Management

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 145X51

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2008
Sold by
Stetka James
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$407,014

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2007
Sold by
Easterling Linda and Bosgraf Linda
Bought by
Stetka James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2000
Sold by
West Suburban Bank
Bought by
Bosgraf Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
7.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in West Wheaton, IL

  • Ericka Taylor Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Ericka Taylor

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (708) 905-4835

    156 Total Sales

    1 in West Wheaton

    $344,000 Price

    Ericka Taylor
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  • Jeanine Czerwin Real Estate Agent - Wirtz Real Estate Group Inc.

    Jeanine Czerwin

    Wirtz Real Estate Group Inc.

    (708) 571-2864

    80 Total Sales

    1 in West Wheaton

    $230,000 Price

    Jeanine Czerwin
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  • Kayla Easley Real Estate Agent - eXp Realty - Chicago North Ave

    Kayla Easley

    Responds Quickly

    eXp Realty - Chicago North Ave

    (331) 215-9689

    86 Total Sales

    1 in West Wheaton

    $140,000 Price

    Kayla Easley
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  • Mark Plunkett Real Estate Agent - @properties Christies International Real Estate

    Mark Plunkett

    @properties Christies International Real Estate

    (630) 491-5305

    68 Total Sales

    4 in West Wheaton

    $215K - $895K Price Range

    Mark Plunkett
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  • John Kubota Real Estate Agent - Real Broker LLC

    John Kubota

    Real Broker LLC

    (224) 808-4646

    39 Total Sales

    1 in West Wheaton

    $350,000 Price

    John Kubota
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  • Irais Torres Real Estate Agent - Fulton Grace Realty

    Irais Torres

    Fulton Grace Realty

    (224) 808-4852

    40 Total Sales

    1 in West Wheaton

    $313,000 Price

    Irais Torres
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
Stetka James $275,000 Ticor Title
Bosgraf Linda $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $199,000
Closed Stetka James $207,500
Closed Stetka James $217,700
Closed Stetka James $220,000
Closed Stetka James $35,000
Previous Owner Bosgraf Linda $50,000
Previous Owner Bosgraf Linda $100,000
Previous Owner Bosgraf Linda J $28,000
Previous Owner Bosgraf Linda $132,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/05/2026 03/05/26 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
01/03/2026 01/03/26 For Rent $3,000 +7.1% --
04/08/2024 04/08/24 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
04/03/2024 04/03/24 Off Market $2,800 -- --
03/24/2024 03/24/24 For Rent $2,800 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $5,305 $90,313 $28,942 $61,371
2023 $5,077 $83,130 $26,640 $56,490
2022 $5,025 $78,560 $25,180 $53,380
2021 $5,003 $76,690 $24,580 $52,110
2020 $4,985 $75,970 $24,350 $51,620
2019 $4,866 $73,970 $23,710 $50,260
2018 $4,651 $70,210 $22,340 $47,870
2017 $4,573 $67,620 $21,520 $46,100
2016 $4,503 $64,920 $20,660 $44,260
2015 $4,458 $61,930 $19,710 $42,220
2014 $5,274 $71,050 $17,280 $53,770
2013 $5,139 $71,260 $17,330 $53,930
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brooke Oswald Real Estate Agent - Baird Warner

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Brooke Oswald

    Baird Warner

    (815) 600-0069

    12 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Brooke Oswald
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  • Jennifer Iaccino Real Estate Agent - @ Properties

    Tenant's Agent in 2026

    Jennifer Iaccino

    @ Properties

    (630) 290-8690

    1 in this area

    173 Total Sales

    Jennifer Iaccino
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  • Michelle Flynn Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Michelle Flynn

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (630) 877-2562

    31 Total Sales

    Michelle Flynn
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12533951

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-17-309-016

Illinois DuPage County Wheaton 60187 West Wheaton

1521 Childs St, Wheaton, IL

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