Introducing 426 E Prairie Ave, on the market for the first time since it was built in 1960. Situated on a premium elevated corner lot, this rustic Scandinavian cottage offers a rare opportunity to update, expand, or build new on one of Wheaton's best streets. The interior is highlighted by hand-cut wood-beamed ceilings and trim, adding warmth and character throughout. At the center of the home, a two-level brick-clad fireplace is wrapped by spiral stairs leading to the upper level. Upstairs are two generous size bedrooms and a full bath. The main level has a third bedroom or office, plus the kitchen, living room, dining room, and another full bath. The full basement is partially finished on one side with a rec room and desk area, and the other side is unfinished storage. Prairie Ave is one of those streets where you slow down just to look. The home is surrounded by some of the most beautiful houses in Wheaton, and it's an easy walk to Lawson Field, Hawthorne Elementary, and Wheaton College. Downtown Wheaton's shops and restaurants are a short drive away. Homes on this block rarely come to market, and this is a chance to make your own mark on it.
North Wheaton, located between Downtown Wheaton and Glen Ellyn, is a residential and commuter-friendly Wheaton neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and Metra-linked convenience. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Wheaton Metra Station and West Front Street, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and small storefronts set a steady weekday rhythm. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches, classic brick colonials, and tidy bungalows on generous lots. Northside Park and the Prairie Path add a green, walk-and-roll backbone through town. Wheaton Public Library and the Wheaton History Center act as cultural anchors with a local, civic feel. A short hop south, The Wheaton Grand Theater and Arrowhead Golf Club round out nights out and weekend routines.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Beamed ceilings
Two fireplaces, located in the living room and basement, with wood-burning features
Separate dining room
Partially finished full basement
Unfinished attic
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, electric cooktop
Laundry & utility
Dryer
Laundry chute
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Heating & cooling
Partial cooling
Exterior features
Deck
Porch
Home design
Detached single-family home
Two stories
Parking
Detached garage
One garage space
Asphalt parking
Construction
Stucco construction
Built 61–70 years ago
Utilities
Lake Michigan water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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