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1561 N Gary Avenue

Wheaton, IL 60187

$299,900 $1,264/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

1,386

Sqft

0.35

Acre(Lot)

Description

Calling all investors, rehabbers, and flippers ~ this one has a lot to offer. TWO SEPARATE LOTS INCLUDED WITH THIS PROPERTY. 0508400044 & 0508400017 ~ totaling 17,580 SQ ft. North side of the house sits just over the lot line. Great value in the land but house has a lot of potential. 3 bedrooms, 1380 sq ft plus a basement. Hardwood floors. 2nd floor full Bathroom could be easily added. Walking distance to WN High School, the treasured Wheaton Sport Center, and Cosley Zoo. Gary Ave has just gone through a major improvement project. Short distance to downtown Wheaton and the Metra Station. Lots of potential ~ restore it to its original charm for yourself ~ spruce it up for the next buyer ~ or tear it down and build your dream home. Call me to discuss the potential. HVAC (Carrier) installed in '12 ~ Sub panel replaced and 220 v line installed in Sept '13 ~ New Roof Aug/'16. Interior pics were from prior to last tenant. Kitchen has since been removed.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $299,900

AD Id : 79930910

MLS Id : MRD12666058

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.35 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,386

Year Built : 1930

County : DuPage

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 3 Room Types: Sun Room

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 6

Interior Features

Roof: Asphalt Laundry Features: In Unit

Roofing Information

Asphalt
Flooring Information

Construction Materials: Frame, Shake Siding
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Lake Michigan

Building Information

Year Built: 1930

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 17585 Lot Acres: 0.35 Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 1.5 Story

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$299900

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $6969 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 0508400004 Tax Exemption: Homeowner,Senior

Parking Information

Total Parking: 6 Asphalt, Off Street, Yes, Owned Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

School Information

Elementary School: Sandburg Elementary School Junior High School: Franklin Middle School Senior High School: Wheaton North High School
Utility Information

Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Lake Michigan
Location Information

City: Wheaton Direction: HARRISON WEST TO GARY NORTH. PROPERTY IS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE STREET NORTH OF JEWELL RD.

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