1561 N Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187

Wheaton
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1561 N Gary Avenue,Wheaton, IL 60187
$299,900
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1,386 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: craig doherty
Office: @properties christies international real estate
MLS#:12666058
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$299,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$216.38

About this home

Calling all investors, rehabbers, and flippers ~ this one has a lot to offer. TWO SEPARATE LOTS INCLUDED WITH THIS PROPERTY. 0508400044 & 0508400017 ~ totaling 17,580 SQ ft. North side of the house sits just over the lot line. Great value in the land but house has a lot of potential. 3 bedrooms, 1380 sq ft plus a basement. Hardwood floors. 2nd floor full Bathroom could be easily added. Walking distance to WN High School, the treasured Wheaton Sport Center, and Cosley Zoo. Gary Ave has just gone through a major improvement project. Short distance to downtown Wheaton and the Metra Station. Lots of potential ~ restore it to its original charm for yourself ~ spruce it up for the next buyer ~ or tear it down and build your dream home. Call me to discuss the potential. HVAC (Carrier) installed in '12 ~ Sub panel replaced and 220 v line installed in Sept '13 ~ New Roof Aug/'16. Interior pics were from prior to current tenant.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1930
  • Listing ID #:12666058
  • Updated:June 03, 2026 at 11:51 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:6
  • Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
  • Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
  • Living area:1,386 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1930
  • Building area:1,386 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.35 Acres
  • Foundation Description:Block
  • Levels:1.5 Story

Schools

  • High school:Wheaton North High School
  • Middle school:Franklin Middle School
  • Elementary school:Sandburg Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$299,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$216.38
  • Tax amount:$6,969 (2024)

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:6
  • Parking description:Asphalt, Off Street
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