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$325,000

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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,386 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 day ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 1561 N Gary Ave

General

  • Price: $325,000
  • Taxes: $6,969 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12590022
  • Updated: 5/30/2026
  • Added to Site: 70 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 6
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Off-Street, Yes, Owned

Location

  • Area: Wheaton
  • County: DuPage
  • Township: Milton
  • Driving Directions: HARRISON WEST TO GARY NORTH. PROPERTY IS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE STREET NORTH OF JEWELL RD.

School Information

  • School District: 200
  • Elem School District: 200
  • Midd School District: 200
  • High School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Sandburg Elementary School
  • Middle School: Franklin Middle School
  • High School: Wheaton North High School
  • Private School: Wheaton North High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Construction: Frame, Shake Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Frame, Shake Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,386
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 17585

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1930
  • Tax Amount: $6,969
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Septic Tank

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 508400004

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Schools serving 1561 N Gary Ave

School District:Community Unit School District 200
NameGradesDistance
Washington Elementary School, Wheaton, IL
911 Bridle Lane, Wheaton, IL 60187
K-51.5 mi
Franklin Middle School, Wheaton, IL
211 East Franklin Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
6-81.1 mi
Wheaton North High School
701 West Thomas Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
9-120.3 mi
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Price
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3/23/2026
Listed
$325,000
132.14%
MLS
3/06/2012
Sold
$140,000
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Tax History for 1561 N Gary Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,293
22%
$97,635
31%
2022
$5,175
—
$74,730
2%
2021
$5,164
—
$72,960
1%
2020
$5,150
2%
$72,280
3%
2019
$5,038
10%
$70,370
2%
2018
$4,568
2%
$69,070
4%
2017
$4,492
2%
$66,520
4%
2016
$4,422
1%
$63,860
5%
2015
$4,378
-20%
$60,930
-17%
2014
$5,491
3%
$73,720
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2013
$5,350
2%
$73,940
-4%
2012
$5,232
—
$77,100
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1561 N Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 (MLS# 12590022) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1561 N Gary Avenue is currently listed for $325,000 and was received on March 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1561 N Gary Avenue? 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.

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