$420,000

509 E Illinois St Wheaton, IL 60187

$4,988
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,420 sqft
$296 / sqft
House

Property details

About 509 E Illinois St

Welcome Home! Looking for a starter home in a cool location with an active and inviting downtown, highly rated schools and private back yard? This 3 bed, 2 bath split is sure to please as it's located in one of the most desirable areas of Wheaton. With highly rated schools and bustling Downtown Wheaton Center all just blocks away, you'll find this to be a truly coveted location! The home has not only had a recent refresh, but the roof and gutters on the home and garage were replaced in 2024, new siding on the garage in 2024, new A/C 2018, windows replaced in the last 10 years. It's move-in ready with a fenced back yard! Take a look today.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,420 sqft
Year built1972
ParkingAsphalt, On Site, Detached, Garage
MLS #12396448
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: No
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Asphalt, On Site, Detached, Garage
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $420,000
  • Price/SqFt: $295
  • Annual Tax Amount: $6,589
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: President, south of Cresent to Illinois, west.
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Living Area: 1,420 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 12396448
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
  • Office Phone: (630) 884-2070
  • Listing Agent: Tina Marie Mateja

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509 E Illinois St, Wheaton, IL 60187 - view of front of home featuring brick siding, an outdoor structure, a chimney, and a front yard

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509 E Illinois St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 13, 1998
Home Sold
$175,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$105,510$6,589
2022$99,720$6,490
2021$97,350$6,465
2020$96,440$6,443
2019$93,890$6,292
2018$95,730$6,499
2017$92,200$6,397

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Lowell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

312 S President St

7

Whittier Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

218 W Park Ave

5

Longfellow Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

311 W Seminary Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $57,790. The most common annual income of people living in Wheaton, IL is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

32%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
14%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

20%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • The Container StoreThe Container Store

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • QdobaQdoba
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 509 E Illinois St

The listing price of 509 E Illinois St property is $420,000.

The property 509 E Illinois St is a house located in Wheaton, Illinois, 60187.

Accepting Backup Offers: 509 E Illinois St 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 509 E Illinois St are: Lowell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Whittier Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Longfellow Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Franklin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Edison Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hadley Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wheaton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Glenbard West High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Glenbard South High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,589 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on August 13, 1998 for $175,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 509 E Illinois St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 509 E Illinois St is 1,420 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 509 E Illinois St is 1972.

This home is located at 509 E Illinois St in Wheaton, IL and zip code 60187 in the Hillcrest neighborhood. This 1,420 square foot home was built in 1972. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $420,000.

Wheaton, IL housing market in May 2025 saw over 47 listings sold above listed price, more than 6 sold at listed price and over 14 sold below. The number of listings in Wheaton, IL increased by 12.9% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $450,000 and the average listing age was 9 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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