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Property Description
Completely remodeled home in Briarcliffe Knolls ready for its next owner. This home is located just a 1/2 block to Briar Knoll Park, walk/bike to Lincoln Elementary & Edison middle school. The First floor offers new Brazilian cork waterproof LVP flooring throughout (2025). The living room and dining room are open, perfect for entertaining. The remodeled kitchen offers white shaker cabinets, newer white appliances (2023), built in banquette with table, quartz counter tops and a dream walk in pantry with custom shelving and lighting. The family room offers access to the backyard, fireplace and built in shelving. The upper floor offers, 3 very generous bedrooms, hall bath with dual sinks and tub. The primary suite offers, a wall of custom-built ins, and a new master bath with dual sinks and extra-large walk-in shower (2022). The basement was just completed and brand new (2026). Brand new carpet, paint and trim, and a new laundry room. Other recent improvements include washer and dryer (2025), Hot Water Heater (2026). New roof (2023). A great home for everyone with plenty of space, great formal & informal entertaining, and with a basement rec room getaway! This can easily be used as a 4th bedroom as well. The tranquil back yard features a large deck with seating, many perennials and privacy for your own personal retreat. Ideally located between downtown Wheaton and the Danada Square shopping centers to the south. Both can easily be walked to. Close to Shops, restaurants, interstate and Metra station near downtown. Just move right in!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1542 Castlewood Dr
General
- Price: $599,000
- Taxes: $9,763 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12581014
- Updated: 3/18/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Bookcases, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Wheaton
- County: DuPage
- Township: Milton
- Subdivision: Briarcliffe Knolls
- Driving Directions: Naperville Road to Farnham (E) to Castlewood (S) to address
School Information
- School District: 200
- Elem School District: 200
- Midd School District: 200
- High School District: 200
- Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle School: Edison Middle School
- High School: Wheaton Warrenville South H S
- Private School: Wheaton Warrenville South H S
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Rec/Family Area, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,946
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1985
- Remodeled/Updated: 2023
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2056
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 96 x 133 x 48 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1985
- Tax Amount: $9,763
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 521405023
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Schools
Schools serving 1542 Castlewood Dr
School District:Community Unit School District 200
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, Wheaton, IL 630 Dawes Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60189 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Edison Middle School, Wheaton, IL 1125 South Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60189 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Wheaton Warrenville South High School 1920 Wiesbrook Road South, Wheaton, IL 60189 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1542 Castlewood Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/18/2026
Listed
$599,000
88.42%
MLS
1/05/2018
Sold
$317,903
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1542 Castlewood Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,763
25%
$159,473
34%
2022
$7,797
—
$118,590
2%
2021
$7,770
—
$115,780
1%
2020
$7,745
2%
$114,700
3%
2019
$7,565
-16%
$111,670
-14%
2018
$9,009
6%
$130,390
4%
2017
$8,504
2%
$125,580
4%
2016
$8,375
1%
$120,570
5%
2015
$8,290
103%
$115,020
21%
2014
$4,093
-39%
$95,450
—
2013
$6,673
76%
$95,740
-4%
2012
$3,788
—
$99,840
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1542 Castlewood Drive, Wheaton, IL 60189 (MLS# 12581014) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1542 Castlewood Drive is currently listed for $599,000 and was received on March 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 1542 Castlewood Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wheaton? You can browse all Wheaton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

