426 E Prairie Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187

Wheaton
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426 E Prairie Avenue,Wheaton, IL 60187
$695,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,632 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: matt lorentsen
Office: compass
MLS#:12790737
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$695,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$425.86

About this home

Introducing 426 E Prairie Ave, on the market for the first time since it was built in 1960. Situated on a premium elevated corner lot, this rustic Scandinavian cottage offers a rare opportunity to update, expand, or build new on one of Wheaton's best streets. The interior is highlighted by hand-cut wood-beamed ceilings and trim, adding warmth and character throughout. At the center of the home, a two-level brick-clad fireplace is wrapped by spiral stairs leading to the upper level. Upstairs are two generous size bedrooms and a full bath. The main level has a third bedroom or office, plus the kitchen, living room, dining room, and another full bath. The full basement is partially finished on one side with a rec room and desk area, and the other side is unfinished storage. Prairie Ave is one of those streets where you slow down just to look. The home is surrounded by some of the most beautiful houses in Wheaton, and it's an easy walk to Lawson Field, Hawthorne Elementary, and...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1960
  • Listing ID #:12790737
  • Updated:November 08, 2026 at 09:01 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:6
  • Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished
  • Living area:1,632 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Partial
  • Heating:Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1960
  • Building area:1,632 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.23 Acres
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$695,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$425.86
  • Tax amount:$9,059 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:1
  • Parking description:Asphalt, Detached Garage, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1
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