$500,000
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,296 Sq Ft
1948 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 31, 2026

$386 Per Sq Ft

3 on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Longfellow Elementary School Rated A
  • Laundry Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2026

Nestled in the heart of downtown Wheaton, this beautifully updated 3 bedroom & 1.1 bathroom Cape Cod home offers walkable convenience and timeless character. The home evokes classic coastal appeal while offering bright, comfortable living spaces throughout with gorgeous newer windows letting in loads of natural light. This adorable exudes curb appeal with a classic front porch and traditional Cape Cod dormer windows. Step inside to discover a layout that prioritizes comfort and flow. The home often features a welcoming living room with hardwood floors that are also throughout the whole 1st & 2nd floor. The living room is connected to a formal dining space which has beautiful built-in corner cabinetry, both rooms share the focal point of the wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen is completely updated with custom white cabinetry, charming built-in breakfast booth, updated appliances, with timeless & clean looking subway tile. Next to the kitchen is the updated powder room with pedestal sink. The first floor is rounded out with the 3rd bedroom with a large closet with built-in shelving, also perfect for a home office. Upstairs there are 2 large bedrooms with lots of closet space and more convenient, custom built-ins. The full bathroom has been fully renovated with a new vanity and subway tile shower/bathtub combination. The finished basement adds even more living space: a great place for a family room or a homework study area. The backyard is private & full fenced with a large deck for entertaining. Owner updates include: new furnace 2025, new hot water heater 2023, new dishwasher 2023. Previous owner updates: New roof & siding (2017) and new A/C 2020. You CANNOT beat this location: walk to the Metra, Prairie Path, & Wheaton College. Also, walk to downtown Wheaton that has lots of amazing restaurants, charming shops & all sorts of fun events all year round! Whether you're hosting summer gatherings in the backyard or enjoying quiet evenings by the fireplace, this home offers the perfect setting for making lasting memories.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caitlin Spencer

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475158431 Listed on: 02/19/2026

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Nichole Dinino

Redfin Corporation License #475150121

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,308

Year Built

  • Built in 1948 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 59 x 132

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,296 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • Longfellow 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

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,308

Year Built

Built in 1948 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

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: 1948
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1296
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2160
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2160

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, 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: Longfellow Elementary School
  • High School: Wheaton North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Franklin Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 59 X 132
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9307.6
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2026
Closed on
Mar 31, 2026
Sold by
Marie Carden and Tyler Kennebeck
Bought by
Dejesus Pauline
Seller's Agent
Caitlin Spencer
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Nichole Dinino
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Views
94

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.61%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,576

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2021
Closed on
Sep 17, 2021
Sold by
Tijerina Ryan and Tijerina Gianna
Bought by
Carden Claire Marie
Seller's Agent
MMT Chicago, Jessica McCollum & Jani B
Real Broker, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Alex Peterson
Southwestern Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,100
9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.67%
Original Mortgage
$382,500
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2015
Closed on
Dec 11, 2015
Sold by
Keith Brandon and Keith Jessica
Bought by
Tijerina Ryan and Tijerina Gianna
Seller's Agent
Lance Kammes
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Karen Blum
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.90%
Original Mortgage
$274,500
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2009
Sold by
K-6 Llc
Bought by
Keith Brandon and Keith Jessica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 1997
Sold by
Felton John D and Felton Amy E
Bought by
Groth Walter Clifton

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1994
Sold by
Lasser Kevin B and Lasser Lisa
Bought by
Felton John D and Felton Amy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,500
Interest Rate
7.17%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $500,000 Ticor Title
Warranty Deed $425,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $305,000 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $275,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $203,000 --
Joint Tenancy Deed $172,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $382,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $274,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $220,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $163,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/31/2026 03/31/26 Sold $500,000 0.0% $386 / Sq Ft
02/22/2026 02/22/26 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2026 02/19/26 For Sale $500,000 +17.6% $386 / Sq Ft
09/27/2021 09/27/21 Sold $425,000 +9.0% $328 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2021 07/22/21 For Sale $389,900 +27.8% $301 / Sq Ft
12/14/2015 12/14/15 Sold $305,000 -3.2% $235 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/07/2015 10/07/15 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2015 09/25/15 For Sale $315,000 -- $243 / 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 $9,308 $152,411 $28,790 $123,621
2023 $8,940 $140,290 $26,500 $113,790
2022 $6,583 $101,060 $25,050 $76,010
2021 $6,559 $98,670 $24,460 $74,210
2020 $6,537 $97,750 $24,230 $73,520
2019 $6,384 $95,170 $23,590 $71,580
2018 $6,895 $101,200 $22,230 $78,970
2017 $6,789 $97,470 $21,410 $76,060
2016 $6,693 $93,570 $20,550 $73,020
2015 $6,636 $89,260 $19,600 $69,660
2014 $5,974 $79,680 $20,290 $59,390
2013 $5,821 $79,920 $20,350 $59,570
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12564792

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-16-210-011

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