517 Gary Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois 60187


$805,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,260
Cost/Sqft: $336
Beds: 4
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1876
Property Taxes: $12,460
Days On Market: 578
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

Welcome to this stunning vintage home in the heart of downtown Wheaton, blending historic charm with modern updates. Built in 1879 and remodeled for today's lifestyle, this residence features over 40 tall windows, crown moldings, 10 ft ceilings, and newly finished wood floors. The grand foyer, with its elegant staircase and unique arched doorway, leads to a living space with a double-faced wood-burning fireplace between the living room and family room. The spacious dining room is perfect for entertaining and opens to the living room. Separate from the LR/DR is a beautiful eat-in kitchen, which boasts granite countertops, soft-close cabinets, stainless steel appliances, under-cabinet lighting, and a subway glass tile backsplash. The first-floor bath includes a slipper-shaped clawfoot tub and a pedestal sink. Upstairs, the luxurious master suite has two closets, new carpet, and a remodeled bathroom featuring His and Her vanities with granite tops, a large shower, a porcelain tile floor, and new windows. The guest bath has also been recently remodeled and has a skylight and newer fixtures. Additional features include a partially finished basement that adds more liveable space, and ample storage area in the basement, attic, and garage loft. Located within walking distance to the Metra station, top-rated CUSD200 schools, and the vibrant downtown Wheaton area with its restaurants, shopping, and parks. Updated features include: Master bath '24, 2nd floor Guest bath '19, Under cabinet lighting in kitchen '24, Micro-wave '24, Washer '24, Dryer '22, CAC '24, Boiler '24, Refinished 1st floor wood floors '24, Carpet in Master Bedroom & Stairs to basement and 2nd floor '24, Repainted interior '24, New storm doors to the patio and driveway '24, Basement Perma Sealed '16, Water main from street to house replaced '16, French drains '16, Sump pump and battery backup '16. and many newer windows in '24. 100yr Architectural shingles, Fenced yard beautifully landscaped with bluestone flagstone private patio

Property Specifics

Single Family
1876
2 STORY
No
— / Not Applicable
12092679
0517222001

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Longfellow Elementary School
200
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:
23 Sep, 2008 Sold $538,000 MRED MLS
13 Sep, 2008 Under contract $550,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $598,000 MRED MLS
11 Feb, 2008 Listed for sale $625,000 MRED MLS
30 Jul, 2024 Sold $805,000 MRED MLS
1 Jul, 2024 Under contract $759,900 MRED MLS
27 Jun, 2024 Listed for sale $759,900 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Partially Finished,Concrete (Basement),Storage Space

Other Specifics

1
Asphalt
66X132
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2008 $10,662
2024 $12,460

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