524 Western Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
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524 Western Avenue,Wheaton, IL 60187
$620,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Sold
Listed by: eric logan, becky chase vanderveen
Office: realty executives premier illinois
MLS#:12570052
Source:MLSNI
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Price summary
- Price:$620,000
About this home
CHARMING... and so thoughtfully updated... this vintage 1922 home in beautiful North Wheaton is ideally located near the Prairie Path, downtown Wheaton, and directly across from a sweet neighborhood play park! This classic Cape Cod style 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends timeless character with tons of modern updates. Features include hardwood floors, wide moldings and baseboards timelessly true to the era, and great closet space with organizers throughout. The MAIN LEVEL offers an inviting entry foyer, a welcoming living room with fireplace feature and built-ins; a separate dining room with bay window provides the perfect setting for those special gatherings; a spacious bedroom; a full bath with a walk-in shower; an expansive updated kitchen featuring stylish open shelving, a lovingly restored original built-in hutch, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, walk-in pantry, a spacious casual dining area with bar-height island with pendant lighting...plus....picture a cozy, built-in entry bench designed to make everyday comings and goings effortless...especially with kids in the mix, and a door that leads to the back deck....perfect for barbecues and summer evenings under the stars. Enjoy the front-row view of watching Fourth of July fireworks from the privacy of your own deck!! The SECOND FLOOR includes two additional bedrooms and an updated full hall bath. The BASEMENT offers great additional living space with its spacious family room; a laundry area with utility sink, and excellent storage. Outside, the charming backyard features a paver patio ideal for a fire pit, a designated spot for corn hole, a covered lower paver patio for outdoor hosting, and a detached 2-car garage. Amazing location and undeniable charm...this classic North Wheaton beauty is not to be missed! Updates made in the past 4 years by current owners-appliances 2022 for kitchen and laundry, main floor Andersen windows (except bay windows) in 2022 [kitchen, dining room, living room, upstairs bathroom, larger bedroom windows (not dormers)], closet organizers throughout all bedrooms by Closets by Design, electrical box, water line, drain tile and sump pump, main sewer stack from basement to first floor, deck, outside fire pit area, under deck patio, landscaping including new sod in front yard, pavers along front walk and front porch flooring with composite to match back deck, light fixtures on main level and bedrooms, updated main floor bath, new carpet downstairs bedroom and playroom, 2026, Pella front door with custom glass, basement storm window panes by Carlson 2025, drain tile on laundry side of basement, outside hose spouts, underground drain spouts, custom stained window blinds to match original trim in dining and living room, carpet on main stairway in 2022, carpeting in family room & main floor bedroom 2026, interior painting of living room, foyer entry, family room 2026, LVP flooring in basement 2026, closet organizers, renovated second floor bedroom....
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Home facts
- Year built:1922
- Listing ID #:12570052
- Updated:May 25, 2026 at 06:52 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:7
- Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Separate Shower
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Range, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1922
- Lot Features:Corner Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Foundation Description:Block
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Wheaton North High School
- Middle school:Franklin Middle School
- Elementary school:Longfellow Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$620,000
- Tax amount:$8,925 (2024)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
Parking
- Total parking spaces:4
- Parking description:Concrete, Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage, Off Street
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2.5
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