1561 N Gary Ave Wheaton, IL 60187
Northside-Wheaton NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,332/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Washington Elementary School Rated A
- Sun or Florida Room
- Laundry Room
About This Home
Calling all investors, rehabbers, and flippers ~ this one has a lot to offer. TWO SEPARATE LOTS INCLUDED WITH THIS PROPERTY. 0508400044 & 0508400017 ~ totaling 17,580 SQ ft. North side of the house sits just over the lot line. Home is currently rented through June. Great value in the land but house has a lot of potential. 3 bedrooms, 1380 sq ft plus a basement. Hardwood floors. 2nd floor full Bathroom could be easily added. Walking distance to WN High School, the treasured Wheaton Sport Center, and Cosley Zoo. Gary Ave has just gone through a major improvement project. Short distance to downtown Wheaton and the Metra Station. Lots of potential ~ restore it to it's original charm for yourself ~ spruce it up for the next buyer ~ or tear it down and build your dream home. Call me to discuss the potential. HVAC (Carrier) installed in '12 ~ Sub panel replaced and 220 v line installed in Sept '13 ~ New Roof Aug/'16. Interior pics were from prior to current tenant.
Listing Agent
@properties Christies International Real Estate License #475142563 Listed on: 03/23/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,969
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 15,246 Sq Ft Lot
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Additional Parcels
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Shake Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,386 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Parking
- 6 Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Schools
- Sandburg Elementary School
- Franklin Middle School
- Wheaton North High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
- Septic Tank
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2026 03/26/26 | For Sale | $325,000 | -- | $234 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Tenancy Deed | $140,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $105,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12590022
APN: 05-08-400-004
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