524 Western Ave

Wheaton, IL 60187

$620,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,830 Sq. Ft.
$339 / Sq. Ft.
1,830
Sq. Ft.
$339
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/15/26
Closed 5/15/26

Description

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,...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.
  1. Listed by Eric Logan • Realty Executives Premier Illinois
    P: (630)-675-1737 ERICLOGANRE@GMAIL.COM
  2. Listed by Becky Chase VanderVeen • Realty Executives Premier Illinois
    P: (630)-220-1447 C: (630)-220-1447 beckyveensells@gmail.com

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Property Details for 524 Western Avenue

Area
Wheaton
Township
Milton
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.5
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/15/2026 04:51 PM

Property Details for 524 Western Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12570052
Days on Market11
Taxes$8,925 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1922
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,573 SF
CountyDuPage County
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Building Information for 524 Western Avenue

Stories-Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,573 SF

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Property Information for 524 Western Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Longfellow 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: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East
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: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 900
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 900
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 900
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 132
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Combination
  • Construction: Combination
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 900.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1830
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2026-03-30T16:00:35
  • Photos Count: 35
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Shower Only
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X8
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: 12X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 20X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 28X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 19X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X11
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 20X17

Property History for 524 Western Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 15, 2026

Sold

MRED #12570052

$620,000—
Mar 30, 2026

Pending

MRED #12570052

—
Mar 30, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12570052

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/15/2026

Sold

MRED #12570052

$620,000
03/30/2026

Pending

MRED #12570052

—
03/30/2026

Contingent

MRED #12570052

—

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

Public Records for 524 Western Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$29,170Additions$117,309Total$146,479
Tax Record2024$9,138 ($762 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,830 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,830 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN05-17-216-014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 524 Western Avenue

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

Franklin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wheaton North High School
Public9 to 12

St Michael Catholic School
PrivatePK to 8

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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