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About this home
Step into a piece of Wheaton history with this captivating Dutch Colonial Sear's Home, where vintage details meet modern amenities! This three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home radiates the kind of character you've been looking for tucked away in a fantastic north Wheaton neighborhood! Inside, the living space is anchored by a cozy fireplace, perfect for upcoming chilly evenings. You'll love the gorgeous hardwood floors and abundant natural light throughout. Hard to find bonus spaces include a first floor office or sun room, and back den to take in the incredible backyard. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and a large bathroom. The full attic and unfinished basement has loads of potential for whatever you need! Convenient full bathroom and laundry in unfinished basement. Outside, the expansive yard is perfect for outdoor gatherings or gardening with a convenient detached garage. Newer roof and mechanicals. Unbelievable location just steps to Wheaton College, and a short distance to award winning District 200 schools, thriving downtown Wheaton and the Metra commuter train. Welcome Home!
Wheaton College, located between Downtown Wheaton and the Illinois Prairie Path, is a collegiate and residential Wheaton neighborhood with leafy quads and brick academic halls. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the intersection of College Avenue and Washington Street, where campus foot traffic meets coffee counters, small eateries, and storefront windows. Edman Memorial Chapel anchors the skyline, while the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center Museum and the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts set a steady cultural cadence. Side streets feature early-20th-century houses, mature trees, and walkable blocks. The Prairie Path and nearby parks shape a bike-and-stroll routine. Metra service at Wheaton Station ties the area to the wider region.
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Market insights
808 Howard St · $599,000
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$599,000
Median sale price in this area is $550,000. (8% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Built-in features
Historic/period millwork
Walk-in closet
Separate dining room
Unfinished full basement
Unfinished attic with pull-down stairs
Gas-log fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor
Second bedroom on the second floor
Third bedroom on the third floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Pantry closet
Range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Carpet in the screened porch
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Sun room
Screened porch
Home design
Detached home
Two stories
Parking
Detached two-car garage
Concrete parking
Garage door opener
Construction
Frame construction
Over 100 years old
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Association fee not required
Other
Near commuter train
Electricity and solar
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