$1,415,000
SOLD MAR 2, 2026
5 Beds
5 Baths
3,730 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 2, 2026

$379 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Viking Appliances
  • 4-minute walk to Hawthorn Junction

About This Home

As of March 2026

Situated on Prairie Avenue, one of Wheaton's prettiest streets, and centrally located within walking distance to prairie path, Metra stations, schools, Northside park, and downtown Wheaton, this stunning Southern Cape Cod exudes charm and character. The functional floor plan offers both separate and open space for versatile living. Gracious formal living/cocktail room with fireplace off the foyer is the ideal spot for conversation and cozy fires. Formal dining room is spacious and offers the perfect place for entertaining. The light filled kitchen, remodeled in 2021, features Bosch, Viking, and GE Cafe appliances, quartz counters, and a hearth breakfast room with double sided gas fireplace opening to the family room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Recently renovated office, which could double as a 5th bedroom with adjacent full bathroom provides options. A grand mud/laundry room with built-in lockers and extra storage is conveniently located between kitchen and attached 2+ car garage. The second floor is expansive with 4 bedrooms and 3 full updated baths. Large primary suite with custom his and hers walk-in closets, and spa-like primary bath is perfectly placed on one wing of the home for privacy, with direct access to a second staircase. Three additional bedrooms offer walk-in closets and plenty of natural light. The finished lower level includes two large rec rooms, built in kitchenette, full bath, office/workout room, and ample storage space. Enjoy a fully fenced yard including back/side yard space with custom gas fire pit and stone walkway. If location, space, and charm are on your list, this is the one you have been waiting for. Please see attached list of home updates/features.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stacey Harvey

Compass License #475163726 Listed on: 01/21/2026

Compass

Co-Listed By

Lindsey Griffin

Compass License #475154922

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Thornton

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475159142

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,068

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 12,153 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x136
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,730 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Bosch Dishwasher
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Viking Appliances
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Porch

Schools

  • Hawthorne Elementary School
  • Franklin Middle School
  • Wheaton North High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Multiple Water Heaters

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,068

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 3730
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator, Multiple Water Heaters
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bonus Room
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4796
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Rooms' sf is approximate
  • Total Sq Ft: 4796
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.279
  • Lot Dimensions: 90X136
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19068
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2026
Closed on
Feb 20, 2026
Sold by
Kuehl and Kuehl Megan
Bought by
Fernandes Jacob
Seller's Agent
Stacey Harvey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Michael Thornton
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,415,000
Premium/Discount to List
$190,000
15.51%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-69.39%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2020
Closed on
Jan 29, 2021
Sold by
Bonga Bart R and Bonga Jennifer E
Bought by
Kuehl Eric and Kuehl Megan
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Macris
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Harvey
Compass
List Price
$860,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-6.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.90%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2020
Closed on
Jan 28, 2021
Sold by
Bonga Bart R and Bonga Jennifer E
Bought by
Kuehl Eric and Kuehl Megan
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Macris
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Harvey
Compass
List Price
$860,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-6.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2003
Sold by
Baker Stephen A and Baker Lisa J
Bought by
Bonga Bart R and Bonga Jennifer E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
6.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 1999
Sold by
Baker Stephen A
Bought by
Baker Stephen A and Baker Lisa J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 1994
Sold by
Lautz Builders Inc
Bought by
Baker Stephen A and Baker Sanna A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
7.22%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,415,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $800,000 Fausett Lora
Warranty Deed $800,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $660,000 Ctic
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $458,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $680,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $680,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $528,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $256,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/02/2026 03/02/26 Sold $1,415,000 +15.5% $379 / Sq Ft
01/25/2026 01/25/26 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2026 01/21/26 For Sale $1,225,000 +53.1% $328 / Sq Ft
02/05/2021 02/05/21 Sold $800,000 -2.4% $214 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/20/2020 12/20/20 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2020 12/17/20 Price Changed $820,000 -4.7% $220 / Sq Ft
11/02/2020 11/02/20 For Sale $860,000 -- $231 / 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 $19,068 $307,549 $53,712 $253,837
2023 $18,360 $283,090 $49,440 $233,650
2022 $17,876 $267,530 $46,720 $220,810
2021 $17,825 $261,180 $45,610 $215,570
2020 $17,772 $255,440 $45,180 $210,260
2019 $17,375 $248,700 $43,990 $204,710
2018 $18,711 $264,340 $41,440 $222,900
2017 $18,450 $254,590 $39,910 $214,680
2016 $18,224 $244,430 $38,320 $206,110
2015 $18,107 $233,190 $36,560 $196,630
2014 $18,529 $234,520 $28,720 $205,800
2013 $18,051 $235,230 $28,810 $206,420
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12551488

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-09-406-026

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