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LIKE STEPPING INTO A LIFE-SIZE DOLLHOUSE! TIMELESS CHARM, VINTAGE CHARACTER & DELIGHTFUL SURPRISES IN THE HEART OF WHEATON! Welcome to 512 N. Main Street, where every room tells a story and unexpected treasures await around every corner! If you love historic homes, original hardwood floors, beautiful architectural details and a little cottagecore magic, this one-of-a-kind treasure will capture your heart! Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated, this home offers warmth, personality and craftsmanship you simply can't recreate in today's new construction. The story begins on the expansive, welcoming front porch! Imagine morning tea, summer evenings with neighbors and a front-row seat to Wheaton's beloved Fourth of July parade! Step inside to discover inviting living spaces filled with vintage character, an updated white kitchen that beautifully complements the home's historic style, and updated bathrooms offering modern comfort. WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THE INCREDIBLE THREE-SEASON ROOM! Soaring vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, two ceiling fans and walls of windows create a spectacular, light-filled retreat overlooking the outdoors! Perfect for entertaining, relaxing with a good book or enjoying the changing seasons. BUT THERE'S MORE... HAVE YOU FOUND THE SECRET DOOR? Hidden behind a bookshelf is a staircase leading to a finished third-floor retreat! Complete with its own baseboard heating, newer windows and abundant storage, this unexpected hideaway is perfect for a creative studio, reading retreat, hobby room or home office. And here's another surprise... this space is NOT included in the home's approximate square footage! The finished basement offers even more living space, featuring a cozy family room with built-in bookcases and a separate office or hobby room. Wonderful storage throughout, including a beautiful built-in wood linen cabinet upstairs, adds everyday practicality. AND JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU'VE SEEN IT ALL... THERE'S THE SHE SHED! An absolutely adorable detached cottage-like retreat bursting with vintage charm! Imagine your own art studio, gardening getaway, reading cottage or special little escape. It's like a miniature dollhouse of its own! Additional highlights include a detached two-car garage, a whole-house Generac generator installed in 2017, central air conditioning replaced in 2017, and a furnace professionally maintained each spring and fall. AND THE LOCATION IS JUST AS SPECIAL! Enjoy an established neighborhood near downtown Wheaton's restaurants, boutiques and Metra station. Walk to Longfellow Elementary and Franklin Middle School, with Wheaton North High School serving the area. Nearby Memorial Park offers outdoor concerts and entertainment, while Wheaton's beloved community traditions are right at your doorstep! THIS ISN'T JUST ANOTHER HOUSE... IT'S A HOME WITH A STORY, A LITTLE MAGIC AND SURPRISES WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED! Come experience this life-size dollhouse for yourself. You may just fall in love! PLEASE NOTE: Although home is meticulously maintained, the property is being sold AS-IS.
Center, located between Wheaton College and the DuPage County Fairgrounds, is a walkable and civic-minded Wheaton neighborhood with a classic downtown grid and a strong commuter-rail pulse. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the West Front Street and North Hale Street crossroads, where brick storefronts, patios, and sidewalk foot traffic set a steady tempo. Historic homes and small apartment buildings sit on leafy blocks that lead back to the Metra platforms and courthouse lawns. Community pillars include The Wheaton Grand Theater, The Little Popcorn Store, and the Wheaton Public Library. Parks and the Prairie Path thread through the area, shaping an outdoors-forward routine. Seasonal events and market days keep the streets active without changing the calm residential edges.
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Offer insights
512 N Main St · $610,000
$626K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $626K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.7%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Built-in features
Walk-in closet
Bookcases
Historic period millwork
Ceiling fans
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, all on the second floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with a soaking tub
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Range, dishwasher, refrigerator
Kitchen island
Pantry closet
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Simulated wood
Heating & cooling
Central air
Exterior features
Mature trees
Home design
Detached home
Two stories
Parking
Detached two-car garage
Asphalt parking
Garage door opener
Construction
100+ years old
Stucco construction
Asphalt roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water from Lake Michigan
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
HOA & community
No required master association fee
Sidewalks
Street lights
Paved streets
Other
Historical district
Commuter train nearby
Electricity and solar
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