NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $373,000 - $422,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,598 Sq Ft
$246/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 23, 2024

Last sale price $309,000 $193 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,515/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near park
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Lake
  • 1-minute walk to Rathje Park

About This Home

As of January 2024

In-Town Wheaton!! This Sears home, with tons of potential, is being conveyed "as is" after belonging to the same family for the past 68 years! Channel your inner Chip and Joanna Gaines and bring this home back to its original luster!! 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath original Sears kit house "Crescent" model Bungalow in desirable and convenient Wheaton location with unobstructed view of Rathje Park and pond - grab your skates and practice your triple toe loop any time you want...as long as the green flag is flying. Family room addition with wood burning fireplace. Living room fireplace decorative only. Original details. Detached 2 car tandem garage with large workshop side addition. Basement has large workbench and exterior access. Close to Downtown Wheaton shops restaurants and Metra Train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maureen Rooney

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475142114 Listed on: 11/30/2023

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Co-Listed By

Kathy Quaid

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475129365

Last Buyer's Agent

Samantha Bauman

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475170564

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,433

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x160x56x134
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Tandem Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 1,598 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,433

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Bookcases, Plaster
  • LivingArea: 1598
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished,Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Workshop
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Water View, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Heated,Tandem
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X160X56X134
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6433
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2023
Closed on
Jan 23, 2024
Sold by
Wehling Herbert S
Bought by
Askin Aidan and Askin Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Maureen Rooney
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Bauman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$309,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-8.85%
Views
274
Current Estimated Value
$389,593

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,593
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.89%
Original Mortgage
$278,100
Outstanding Balance
$272,805
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$119,730
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Askin Aidan $309,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Askin Aidan $278,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/23/2024 01/23/24 Sold $309,000 -3.1% $193 / Sq Ft
12/13/2023 12/13/23 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2023 12/13/23 Price Changed $319,000 -5.9% $200 / Sq Ft
11/30/2023 11/30/23 For Sale $339,000 -- $212 / 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 $6,122 $102,990 $27,138 $75,852
2023 $6,409 $102,840 $24,980 $77,860
2022 $6,433 $98,890 $23,610 $75,280
2021 $6,408 $96,540 $23,050 $73,490
2020 $6,387 $95,640 $22,830 $72,810
2019 $5,879 $93,120 $22,230 $70,890
2018 $5,362 $85,030 $20,940 $64,090
2017 $5,262 $81,900 $20,170 $61,730
2016 $5,168 $78,620 $19,360 $59,260
2015 $5,101 $75,000 $18,470 $56,530
2014 $4,839 $70,680 $16,940 $53,740
2013 $4,716 $70,890 $16,990 $53,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11937559

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-17-417-016

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