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Property 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, 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 524 Western Ave
General
- Price: $559,900
- Taxes: $8,925 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12570052
- Updated: 3/31/2026
- Added to Site: 15 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Wheaton
- County: DuPage
- Township: Milton
- Driving Directions: Main to Lincoln, west to Western, left to first home on left on corner lot
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: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Model: DUTCH COLONIAL
- Construction: Combination
- Exterior Const.: Combination
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,830
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1922
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: DUTCH COLONIAL
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1509
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1922
- Tax Amount: $8,925
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 517216014
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Schools
Schools serving 524 Western Ave
School District:Community Unit School District 200
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Longfellow Elementary School, Wheaton, IL 311 West Seminary Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Franklin Middle School, Wheaton, IL 211 East Franklin Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Wheaton North High School 701 West Thomas Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 | 9-12 | 0.9 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 524 Western Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/20/2026
Listed
$559,900
39.98%
MLS
7/27/2021
Sold
$400,000
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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 524 Western Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,925
6%
$146,479
15%
2022
$8,410
—
$127,430
2%
2021
$8,380
—
$124,410
1%
2020
$8,354
2%
$123,250
3%
2019
$8,161
4%
$120,000
5%
2018
$7,816
2%
$113,910
4%
2017
$7,697
1%
$109,710
4%
2016
$7,591
1%
$105,320
5%
2015
$7,529
63%
$100,470
59%
2014
$4,631
3%
$63,110
—
2013
$4,512
-32%
$63,300
-37%
2012
$6,610
—
$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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524 Western Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 (MLS# 12570052) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 524 Western Avenue is currently listed for $559,900 and was received on March 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 524 Western 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.

