$505,000
SOLD JUN 2, 2025

2288 Westminster St Unit 3 Wheaton, IL 60189

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,029 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$249 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

2288 Westminster sits on a quiet tree lined street in the heart of Briarcliffe South. This 4 bed 2.1 bath home boasts over 2,000 square feet of living space above grade. The beautiful 3-seasons room provides an additional 250+ square feet to enjoy your morning coffee or take in the gorgeous sunsets in the evening. Hardwood floors throughout main and second floor, stainless kitchen with granite countertops, island and breakfast bar/peninsula. Custom travertine fireplace in family room, main level laundry and additional storage/panty space under the stairs. Upstairs you'll find a large primary bedroom with full ensuite, 3 spacious guest rooms and a full hall bath. The fully fenced backyard with expansive deck, shed and no backdoor neighbors provides a very peaceful setting. The DuPage County Forest Preserve District purchased the 35 acres behind the property, ensuring the long term preservation of the natural area. District 200 schools, walking distance to the recently renovated Hull Park and close proximity to The Wheaton Park District Community Center, Rice Pool and Danada Square for all of your every day needs. Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Vivoda

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475175103 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Schiller

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127707

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,708

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x134
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,029 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Sump Pump
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near a forest

Schools

  • Wiesbrook Elementary School
  • Hubble Middle School
  • Wheaton Warrenville South H S High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,708

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Age: 51-60 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
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 2029
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2029
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2029
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 2029
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Sq footage and room dimensions to be verified by buyer(s). Sq footage does not include the 250 sq foot 3-seasons room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2029
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2029
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 489000
  • Lot Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Nature Preserve Adjacent
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wiesbrook Elementary School
  • High School: Wheaton Warrenville South H S
  • Middle/Junior School: Hubble Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 200

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 75X134
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7707.5
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Lara German and Lara Christine Rackley
Bought by
Cianelli Katherine A and Cianelli Giancarlo F
Seller's Agent
David Vivoda
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tim Schiller
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
3.27%
Views
87
Current Estimated Value
$559,642

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,642
Avg. Annual Appreciation
42.51%
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Outstanding Balance
$464,223
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$95,419

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2019
Closed on
Dec 10, 2019
Sold by
Ward Jeffrey A and Ward Lisa B
Bought by
Lara German and Lara Christine Rackley
Seller's Agent
Christy Alwin
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Leonard
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
List Price
$358,000
Sold Price
$346,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,100
-3.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.11%
Original Mortgage
$340,616
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2011
Sold by
Fink Finowicki Jaroslaw A and Fink Finowicki Izabella M
Bought by
Ward Jeffrey A and Ward Lisa B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,590
Interest Rate
4.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 1997
Sold by
Rebman Scott C and Rebman Carolyn S
Bought by
Fink Finowicki Jaroslaw A and Fink Finowicki Izabella M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
7.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1994
Sold by
Rebman Scott C and Rebman Carolyn S
Bought by
Rebman Scott C and Rebman Carolyn S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $673,333 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $347,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $308,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Warranty Deed $180,333 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $465,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $340,616 FHA
Previous Owner $276,590 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $160,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $162,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $165,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $144,000 No Value Available
Closed $18,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $505,000 +3.3% $249 / Sq Ft
05/03/2025 05/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $489,000 +41.0% $241 / Sq Ft
12/16/2019 12/16/19 Sold $346,900 -0.9% $171 / Sq Ft
11/02/2019 11/02/19 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2019 10/22/19 Price Changed $349,900 -2.3% $172 / Sq Ft
10/01/2019 10/01/19 For Sale $358,000 -- $176 / 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 $8,030 $132,595 $36,970 $95,625
2023 $7,708 $122,050 $34,030 $88,020
2022 $7,351 $112,140 $32,160 $79,980
2021 $7,324 $109,480 $31,400 $78,080
2020 $7,300 $108,460 $31,110 $77,350
2019 $7,130 $105,600 $30,290 $75,310
2018 $7,402 $108,190 $28,540 $79,650
2017 $7,288 $104,200 $27,490 $76,710
2016 $7,188 $100,040 $26,390 $73,650
2015 $7,128 $95,440 $25,180 $70,260
2014 $7,312 $96,180 $23,680 $72,500
2013 $7,124 $96,470 $23,750 $72,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12343836

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-34-106-007