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608 S Dorchester Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
$338,850
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Property Description
Very rare all brick 2 BR, 2 BA raised ranch on wide lot with full finished basement and 2.5-car garage. 2023 major update/renovation just completed includes: every room painted Behr Palais White eggshell; new kitchen countertops in Brazilian Latinum granite; high-end Kohler Strive 16-gauge stainless-steel sink and Hansgrohe faucet; original 1957 oak hardwood floors and baseboards sanded/stained/sealed; new basement and stairway carpeting with upgraded "Spillguard" pad; toilets replaced with elongated Kohler Wellworth models; original cast iron bathtub refinished in white gloss epoxy; new China Green Ice Flower bathroom granite countertop, sink, and swiveling solid brass faucet; new LED lighting, bedroom ceiling fans; and new custom wrought-iron outdoor stair hand-railings and porcelain-tiled entry. Impeccably maintained with professionally-designed and landscaped yards and gardens. Never smoked in. Large walled workroom with door in finished basement could easily become a third bedroom, den, or home office. Special features: restored original 1957 kitchen hardwood cabinets, refinished original wood trim throughout, full finished basement (with second refrigerator, kitchenette, and second bathroom with shower), whole house generator, and whole yard underground electronic programmable sprinkler system. Abundant natural sunlight penetrates every room, including both corner bedrooms (each with two walls with windows and hardwood shades), and the dining room with oversized front bay window. Plentiful closets, pantry, and built-ins provide unusually large storage areas for this era. Brick pavers: front entrance walk and back garden patio. House newer items: double-hung, double-pane wood-framed windows with aluminum exterior casing/trim, all exterior doors, all storm/screened doors, kitchen appliances, roof, gutters, and downspouts. 2.5-car garage new items: garage door, entry door, garage door motor, track, and entire opener assembly, roof, siding, soffit, fascia, gutters, and downspouts.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 608 S Dorchester Ave
General
- Sold For: $338,850
- Taxes: $4,775 (2021)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 11757018
- Added to Site: 412 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dryer, Disposal
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Backup Sump Pump, Generator
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Number of Cars: 2.5
- Parking Type: Garage
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), High Garage Door (7 Feet or More)
Location
- Area: Wheaton
- County: Du Page
- Driving Directions: From Roosevelt Road in Wheaton, head north on Dorchester Avenue half a block to the subject property on the west (left) side of Dorchester Avenue. South Main Street and Winfield Road are commonly-recognized thoroughfares that run parallel to the east and to the west, respectively, of Dorchester Avenue.
School Information
- School District: 200
- Midd School District: 200
- Elementary School: Emerson Elementary School
- Middle School: Monroe 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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Stone
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,124
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1957
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.233
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: .23
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Concrete
- Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1957
- Tax Amount: $4,775.2
- Tax Year: 2021
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 517326012
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Schools
Schools serving 608 S Dorchester Ave
School District:Community School District 200
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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119 S Woodlawn St, Wheaton, IL 60187 | K-5 | 0.3 mi | |
1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi | |
701 W Thomas Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 608 S Dorchester Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/09/2023
Sold
$338,850
-2.55%
MLS
4/12/2023
Listed
$347,700
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
608 S Dorchester Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 (MLS# 11757018) is a Single Family property that was sold at $338,850 on June 09, 2023. Want to learn more about 608 S Dorchester 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.