#12331037, Brandon Blankenship, Listing Office: Keller Williams Premiere Properties
26W540 Prairie Ave Winfield, IL 60190
Property details
About 26W540 Prairie Ave
Award winning WHEATON schools with LOW taxes! Nestled on a private cul de sac on a beautiful wooded lot, this charming property invites you in and immediately makes you feel at home! Gorgeous wood floors flow through the majority of the main level. The large living room features a fabulous bay window perfect for great views and lots of natural light. Head into the formal dining room with an updated light fixture that looks out a gorgeous picture window to the beautiful mature wooded view. Light and bright kitchen features high end maple cabinetry, granite counters, breakfast bar island and eating area surrounded by windows. Kitchen is open to the family room with an alcove perfect for built-ins or your massive flat screen tv! The family room also features a beautiful wood burning fireplace and another large picture window! Sliding doors take you to a large screened in porch with a unique fireplace feature. Plenty of room to entertain as well as have a great mud room space when coming in from the garage! Upstairs you'll find 3 very generously sized bedrooms and large full bath plus an enormous master suite complete with large window seat, built in vanity, walk in closet and ensuite bath! Full unfinished basement is SUPER clean and adds more great space to this already spacious home! Exterior of the home features roof replacement in 2019 plus brick with board and batten cedar siding add that perfect farmhouse charm! Large 2.5 car garage and nicely sized back yard round out the tour! And oh BTW, this house is on PUBLIC water and sewer! THIS is the one you've been waiting for! Don't wait!
Highlights
(Contingent)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $499,900
- Price/SqFt: $211
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,172
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Cul-De-Sac
- Directions: County Farm To Jewell Rd E to Woodvale S to Prairie W to HOME!
- Year Built: 1975
- Living Area: 2,360 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.37 Acres
- MLS Number: 12343440
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Fathom Realty IL LLC
- Office Phone: (630) 479-8664
- Office Email: beth@thelindnergroup.net
- Listing Agent: Carl Cho
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $156,130 | $9,172 |
2022 | $147,550 | $9,104 |
2021 | $144,050 | $9,118 |
2020 | $142,710 | $9,072 |
2019 | $138,950 | $8,843 |
2018 | $131,140 | $8,401 |
2017 | $126,300 | $8,265 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•1345 Jewell Rd
9
Emerson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•119 S Woodlawn St
6
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•1N220 Pleasant Hill Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $90,104. The most common annual income of people living in Winfield, IL is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 26W540 Prairie Ave
The listing price of 26W540 Prairie Ave property is $499,900.
The property 26W540 Prairie Ave is a house located in Winfield, Illinois, 60190.
Accepting Backup Offers: 26W540 Prairie Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 26W540 Prairie Ave are: Carl Sandburg Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Emerson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Pleasant Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Monroe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Winfield Central School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Franklin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Wheaton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Wheaton Warrenville South High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Community High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $9,172 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 26W540 Prairie Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 26W540 Prairie Ave is 2,360 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 26W540 Prairie Ave is 1975.
This home is located at 26W540 Prairie Ave in Winfield, IL and zip code 60190 in the Shag Bark Acres neighborhood. This 2,360 square foot home, which was built in 1975, sits on a 0.37 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $499,900.
Winfield, IL housing market in April 2025 saw over 6 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 4 sold below. In April 2025 in Winfield, IL there were 31.4% more homes for sale than in March. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $422,450, while the average time on the real estate market was 11 days.