NOT LISTED FOR SALE

431 E Liberty Dr Wheaton, IL 60187

Downtown Wheaton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $234,711

2 Beds
2 Baths
858 Sq Ft
$274/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 23, 2026

Last sale price $216,000 $252 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,631 / mo

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Lowell Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1-minute walk to Hillside Tot Lot

About This Home

As of January 2026

Charming Turn-of-the-Century Home in Prime Wheaton Location. Discover this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom gem nestled just blocks from vibrant downtown Wheaton. This turn-of-the-century home is brimming with character and opportunity, perfect for those looking to build sweat equity and make it their own. Featuring classic hardwood floors and timeless built-ins, the home exudes historic charm. The full basement offers untapped potential for additional living space or storage, while the two car detached garage provides convenience and functionality. Sold as-is, this property is a fantastic opportunity for buyers with a vision to restore and personalize a home in an excellent location. Don't miss your chance to transform this diamond in the rough! ***Multiple offers have been received. Please submit H&B by Monday 01/12/2026 @ 9AM***

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Neil Verhagen

Baird & Warner License #471017036 Listed on: 12/19/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Banks

RE/MAX Cornerstone License #475123450

RE/MAX Cornerstone

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,548

Year Built

  • Built in 1892

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 48.5x170x49.23x163.6
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • No Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 858 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Lowell Elementary School
  • Franklin 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

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,548

Year Built

Built in 1892

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Age: 100+ 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: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 858
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, No Garage, Yes, Other, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowell Elementary School
  • High School: Wheaton North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Franklin Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 48.5x170x49.23x163.6
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4548
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 19, 2025
Closed on
Jan 20, 2026
Sold by
Villaro Rolando C
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust and Land Trust
Seller's Agent
Neil Verhagen
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Banks
RE/MAX Cornerstone
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$216,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,900
-16.89%
Views
2671
Current Estimated Value
$234,711

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,711
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.17%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chicago Title Land Trust $216,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/23/2026 01/23/26 Sold $216,000 -16.9% $252 / Sq Ft
01/13/2026 01/13/26 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2026 01/06/26 Price Changed $259,900 0.0% $303 / Sq Ft
01/06/2026 01/06/26 For Sale $259,900 -10.4% $303 / Sq Ft
12/26/2025 12/26/25 Pending -- -- --
12/19/2025 12/19/25 For Sale $290,000 0.0% $338 / Sq Ft
12/01/2025 12/01/25 Price Changed $290,000 -- $338 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $4,548 $86,565 $29,909 $56,656
2023 $4,304 $79,680 $27,530 $52,150
2022 $4,454 $75,310 $26,020 $49,290
2021 $4,425 $73,520 $25,400 $48,120
2020 $4,405 $72,830 $25,160 $47,670
2019 $4,289 $70,910 $24,500 $46,410
2018 $4,404 $66,810 $23,080 $43,730
2017 $4,331 $64,350 $22,230 $42,120
2016 $4,263 $61,780 $21,340 $40,440
2015 $4,219 $58,940 $20,360 $38,580
2014 $4,388 $60,120 $17,670 $42,450
2013 $4,276 $60,300 $17,720 $42,580
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Neil Verhagen

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Neil Verhagen

    Baird Warner

    (630) 668-8343

    6 in this area

    125 Total Sales

    Neil Verhagen
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  • Cindy Banks

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Cindy Banks

    RE/MAX

    (630) 533-5900

    6 in this area

    372 Total Sales

    Cindy Banks
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12475718

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-16-401-021

Illinois DuPage County Wheaton 60187 Downtown Wheaton

431 E Liberty Dr, Wheaton, IL

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