908 Lexington St Wheaton, IL 60187
Hawthorne NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,238/month
Highlights
- Deck
- Recreation Room
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Longfellow Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 4-minute walk to Lawson Field
About This Home
Discover a classic vintage farmhouse where old-world charm meets modern updates, all set in a prime Wheaton location. Enjoy the ultimate walkability to town, the train, Wheaton College, and schools.This home is filled with unique character, featuring original details like pristine refinished hardwood floors throughout, paneled doors, and enchanting glass doorknobs with skeleton keys. The bright and sunny layout includes a large Living Room with a wood-burning fireplace, a Sun Room/Porch, and a gorgeously remodeled open Kitchen w/new cabinets, quartz counter tops, and SS Kitchenaid appliances and a dining room that leads to a comfortable Family Room. A 4th bedroom/den/office and half bath are conveniently located adjacent to one another on the main floor so you could easily expand the powder room to be a full bathroom. The second floor offers three sun-drenched bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath. In addition the basement has been finished to add a wonderful rec room for the perfect hangout. Major systems are worry-free: the windows, roof (house and garage), furnace, A/C, and water heater have all been replaced - plus the plumbing and electric have been updated. Outside, relax on the maintenance free deck overlooking a deep backyard with a huge paver patio. Don't sleep on this one!
Listing Agent
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475142563 Listed on: 09/30/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,741
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 52 x 152
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,935 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage Room
- Laundry Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Porch
Schools
- Hawthorne 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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $9,741 | $159,136 | $35,373 | $123,763 |
| 2023 | $9,358 | $146,480 | $32,560 | $113,920 |
| 2022 | $9,171 | $138,430 | $30,770 | $107,660 |
| 2021 | $9,141 | $135,150 | $30,040 | $105,110 |
| 2020 | $9,112 | $133,890 | $29,760 | $104,130 |
| 2019 | $8,902 | $130,350 | $28,970 | $101,380 |
| 2018 | $9,605 | $143,610 | $27,300 | $116,310 |
| 2017 | $9,449 | $138,310 | $26,290 | $112,020 |
| 2016 | $9,309 | $132,790 | $25,240 | $107,550 |
| 2015 | $9,220 | $126,680 | $24,080 | $102,600 |
| 2014 | $8,028 | $110,010 | $18,710 | $91,300 |
| 2013 | $6,944 | $110,340 | $18,770 | $91,570 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 10/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/07/2025 10/07/25 | Price Changed | $650,000 | -3.7% | $336 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/30/2025 09/30/25 | For Sale | $675,000 | +84.1% | $349 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/28/2018 02/28/18 | Sold | $366,620 | -4.8% | $185 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/30/2018 01/30/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/11/2018 01/11/18 | Price Changed | $385,000 | -1.8% | $194 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/06/2017 12/06/17 | For Sale | $392,000 | -- | $198 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | Baird & Warner Title Service | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $291,620 | New Conventional |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12480050
APN: 05-09-325-012
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