NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $376,000 - $438,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft
$290/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Patio
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Lawson Field

About This Home

As of April 2023

Here is a great opportunity to live on Prairie Ave, one of Wheaton's best streets. This cozy Scandinavian cottage features wood beam accents and a beautiful spiral staircase winding around a rustic brick fireplace. The home sits on a corner lot with a large side yard, brick patio, and detached single car garage. There are 2 large bedrooms and 1 full bath on the second floor, and an additional full bath and bedroom/office on the first floor. The basement is partially finished with a rec room, second fireplace, and large storage/laundry area. Located Within walking distance to Wheaton College, Lawson Field, and Northside Park, it's the perfect place to call home.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Julie Schwager

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475149062 Listed on: 03/09/2023

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Matthew Lorentsen

Compass License #475167302

Last Renter's Agent

Heidi Bolger

Coldwell Banker Gladstone License #471005898

Coldwell Banker Gladstone

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 10,019

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,404 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Partial Air Conditioning Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Lot Dimensions are 183 x 55

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 3/9/23

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2023-03-09
  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Type of Rental Property: Detached
  • Rental Price: 2800
  • Security Deposit: 0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Sub-Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Age: 61-70 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
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Beamed Ceilings
  • LivingArea: 1404
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Partial
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Additional Pet Rent
  • Rent Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 183 X 55

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2025
Sold by
Lorentsen Walter L
Bought by
Jcwheatonproperties Llc
Current Estimated Value
$407,180

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2008
Sold by
Lorentsen Walter L and Walter L Lorentsen Trust
Bought by
Lorentsen Walter L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2007
Sold by
Lorentsen Walter L
Bought by
Lorentsen Walter L and Walter L Lorentsen Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2007
Sold by
Lorentsen Walter L
Bought by
Lorentsen Walter L and Walter L Lorentsen Trust
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
Jcwheatonproperties Llc $360,000 None Listed On Document
Lorentsen Walter L -- Multiple
Lorentsen Walter L -- Multiple
Lorentsen Walter L -- First American Title Company
Lorentsen Walter L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lorentsen Walter L $250,000
Previous Owner Lorentsen Walter L $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/06/2023 04/06/23 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
03/17/2023 03/17/23 Price Changed $2,800 -6.7% $2 / Sq Ft
03/09/2023 03/09/23 For Rent $3,000 -- --
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 $8,888 $137,908 $44,586 $93,322
2023 $8,579 $126,940 $41,040 $85,900
2022 $7,892 $119,960 $38,780 $81,180
2021 $7,864 $117,110 $37,860 $79,250
2020 $7,839 $116,020 $37,510 $78,510
2019 $7,657 $112,960 $36,520 $76,440
2018 $7,322 $107,090 $34,410 $72,680
2017 $6,838 $103,140 $33,140 $70,000
2016 $6,728 $99,020 $31,820 $67,200
2015 $6,653 $94,470 $30,360 $64,110
2014 $6,941 $96,600 $20,360 $76,240
2013 $6,764 $96,890 $20,420 $76,470
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11734425

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-09-409-007