224 Ellis Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois 60187
$930,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 6,200 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $156 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 6 |
| Year Built: | 1894 |
| Property Taxes: | $26,960 |
| Days On Market: | 1982 |
| Lot Size: | 0,40 |
Description
WELCOME TO 224 NORTH ELLIS AVENUE! BEAUTIFULLY EXPANDED AND RENOVATED IN 1998 AND RECENTLY REFRESHED, THIS 6200 SF AMERICAN FARMHOUSE WILL STEAL YOUR HEART! THE LARGE WELCOMING FRONT PORCH IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO GATHER OR CURL UP ON SUMMER AFTERNOONS. ENTER AND FIND ELEGANT VINTAGE DETAILS MEETING FUNCTION FOR TODAY'S ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. REMARKABLE ROOM SIZES, 9 1/2 FT CEILINGS WITH ADDITIONAL HAND BUILT STAIRCASES REPLICATING THE FRONT ENTRY ORIGINAL. ABUNDANT ABOVE GRADE SQUARE FOOTAGE INCLUDES VERSATILE FLOOR PLAN. WASHED WITH SUNLIGHT WITH FRENCH DOOR TO THE PAVER PATIO AND BACKYARD, THE CHEFS KITCHEN IS EQUIPPED WITH CUSTOM CABINETRY, NEW 46 INCH GAS RANGE, 2 SUBZERO FRIDGE/FREEZER COLUMNS, 12 FT CENTER ISLAND + WALK-IN PANTRY. FAMILY ROOM AND INFORMAL DINING WITH FIREPLACE IS ADJACENT. 1ST FLOOR ALSO INCLUDES FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOMS, SEPARATE SUN ROOM AND MUD ROOM WITH EIGHT LOCKERS. ADDITIONAL BONUS SPACE WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE BOASTS MEDIA AND GAME ROOMS OR LIVE-IN SUITE WITH FULL BATH. 5+ BEDROOMS, 5.1 BATHS TOTAL WITH EN-SUITE BATHS AND WALK-IN CLOSETS FOR MOST INCLUDING THE PRIVATE MASTER SUITE. 3RD FLOOR "DORMITORY" WITH FULL BATH, STUDY AND/OR 6TH BEDROOM. THE AMAZING 4.5 CAR ATTACHED, FINISHED AND HEATED GARAGE WITH EPOXY FLOOR IS EQUIPPED WITH STORAGE CABINETRY AND DOGGIE SHOWER NEARBY. SITUATED ON ITS LARGE 90X200 FT LOT, 224 SIDES TO UNION CIRCLE, ONCE THE ESTATE AND MANSION OF THE ORIGINAL GARY FAMILY. 3 BLOCKS TO THE TRAIN STATION, PRAIRIE PATH, BAND SHELL AND VIBRANT DOWNTOWN WHEATON SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND BARS. A SHORT WALK TO NORTH SIDE PARK AND POOL, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS + LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY ONLY 2 BLOCKS. ENJOY LIVING IN ONE OF WHEATON'S MOST DESIRED NEIGHBORHOODS! PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AGENT OR ONE OF OUR TEAM MEMBERS FOR ACCESS TO THE VIRTUAL BROCHURE FOR THIS HOME. AGENTS AND/OR PERSPECTIVE BUYERS EXPOSED TO COVID 19 OR WITH A COUGH OR FEVER ARE NOT TO ENTER THE HOME UNTIL THEY RECEIVE MEDICAL CLEARANCE
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Farmhouse | |
| 1894 | |
| Full | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 0.4 |
| Du Page | |
| — | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 10700192 | |
| 0517228012 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Longfellow Elementary School |
200 | — | |
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Middle School
Franklin Middle School |
200 | Not in DB | |
|
High School
Wheaton North High School |
200 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug, 2020 | Sold | $930,000 | MRED MLS |
| 2 Jul, 2020 | Under contract | $969,000 | MRED MLS |
| 27 Apr, 2020 | Listed for sale | $969,000 | MRED MLS |
| 18 Jul, 2025 | Sold | $1,550,000 | MRED MLS |
| 19 May, 2025 | Under contract | $1,649,000 | MRED MLS |
| 19 May, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,649,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 6
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: Mud Room,Bedroom 5,Pantry,Office,Foyer,Walk In Closet,Sun Room,Walk In Closet,Storage,Walk In Closet
Basement Description: Unfinished
Other Specifics
| 4.1 | |
| Block | |
| Concrete,Side Drive | |
| Patio, Dog Run, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit | |
| Corner Lot,Cul-De-Sac,Mature Trees | |
| 89X197 | |
| Pull Down Stair | |
| Full | |
| Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s) | |
| Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator | |
| Not in DB | |
| Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Gas Log, Gas Starter |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $26,960 |
| 2025 | $23,958 |
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