1561 N Gary Ave

Wheaton, IL 60187

$325,000
Price
3
Beds
1,386 Sq. Ft.
$234 / Sq. Ft.
1,386
Sq. Ft.
$234
per Sq. Ft.
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Listed By @properties
Listed By @properties

Description

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...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.

Listing Agent

  1. Craig Doherty

    Craig Doherty

    Listing Agent

    @properties Christie’s International Real Estate

    P: (630)-670-8334

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Property Details for 1561 North Gary Avenue

Area
Wheaton
Township
Milton
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
6.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 05/30/2026 12:43 PM

Property Details for 1561 North Gary Avenue

StatusRe - Activated
MLS #12590022
Days on Market69
Taxes$6,969 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,245 SF
CountyDuPage County
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Building Information for 1561 North Gary Avenue

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,245 SF

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Property Information for 1561 North Gary Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Sandburg Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Franklin Middle School
  • High School District: 200
  • High School: Wheaton North High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 200
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Off Street, Yes, Owned
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 17585
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame, Shake Siding
  • Construction: Frame, Shake Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 25
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1386
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2026-03-13T02:18:51
  • Photos Count: 10
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X14
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 14X10

Property History for 1561 North Gary Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12590022

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12590022

$325,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1561 North Gary Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$18,089Additions$79,546Total$97,635
Tax Record2024$6,414 ($535 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,320 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN05-08-400-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1561 North Gary Avenue

This home is within Community Unit School District 200.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Washington Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Franklin Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Wheaton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Clapham School
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Franklin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wheaton North High School
Public9 to 12

Clapham School
PrivatePK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1561 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187

1561 North Gary Avenue is a single family home for sale in Wheaton, IL 60187. This property was listed for sale on March 26, 2026 by @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, it's currently listed at $325,000. This listing's school district is Community Unit School District 200. Nearby schools include Washington Elementary School, Franklin Middle School and Wheaton North High School. 1561 North Gary Avenue is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,386 sqft single family home built in 1930.

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