Looking for old and charming? Check out this great vintage home close to downtown Batavia! This 1525 sf home offers generous room sizes, 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, original hardwood flooring and paneled doors, as well as period millwork. The kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances, and glass front cabinetry. The enclosed 3-season front porch with bead board ceiling and screened windows creates a perfect place to relax with friends. While this home features many vintage elements, you'll also find LOTS OF UPDATES that add both comfort and peace of mind: NEW boiler components (pumps, electrical, fan) and water heater (2024), NEW stainless stove and refrigerator (2024). NEWER: windows, electrical (2022 and 2024), deck (power washed 2024), and radon mitigation system (2021). Roof is in good condition (age unknown). Cute fenced back yard boasts perennial plantings and brick paver pathways. Shared driveway leads to a detached 2-car garage. Garage, unfinished walk-up attic (think expansion potential), and full basement offer plenty of storage options. GREAT LOCATION ---- Award winning Batavia schools, close to restaurants, shopping, and I-88. Home is solid, but is conveyed AS-IS. Expensive items have been taken care of. Don't let this one get away!
Single-familyProperty Type
1897Year Built
7,971 sq ftLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Salisbury• Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Bought with Maria Gracik• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
This charming Vintage home is truly a hidden gem! ~ Brick paver pathways & lavish Victorian landscaping surround the home. ~Morning coffee can be enjoyed on the gorgeous new deck that looks out into the unique gardeners dream. ~Original hardwood floors throughout the main level add to the charm. ~ The living room and spacious dining room lead right into the bright den/family room. ~New windows throughout home add to the value! ~ Kitchen includes granite, stainless & kraftmaid cabinets. ~3 season porch, ceiling fans, newly painted siding!~
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06569107
Aug 31, 2007
Sold (MLS)
$272,000
$178/sq ft
Aug 13, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 28, 2007
Listed
$284,900
$187/sq ft
Picturesque inside & out. Vintage home w/ paver brick pathways & lavish Victorian landscaping. H/W floors, bright , open living space blend the best of old & new. Updated kit w/ granite, stainless & kraftmaid cabs. 3 season porch, ceiling fans, H20 Softner & Heater!
Public Records
Aug 30, 2005
Sold
$253,000
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 2002
Sold
$217,000
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 1997
Sold
$132,500
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,042 (+13.8%)
$24,729 + $78,072
$102,801
2024
$6,187 (+2.6%)
$24,729 + $78,072
$102,801
2023
$6,031 (−10.2%)
$22,733 + $63,514
$86,247
2022
$6,717 (+4.3%)
$20,633 + $57,646
$78,279
2021
$6,440 (+2.6%)
$19,283 + $63,643
$82,926
2020
$6,278 (+1.8%)
$18,288 + $60,359
$78,647
2019
$6,169 (+4.3%)
$17,301 + $57,103
$74,404
2018
$5,916 (+2.6%)
$17,301 + $57,103
$74,404
2017
$5,767 (+2.3%)
$16,642 + $54,928
$71,570
2016
$5,639 (+1.4%)
$16,093 + $53,117
$69,210
2015
$5,562 (−4.0%)
$15,624 + $51,570
$67,194
2013
$5,794 (+2.4%)
$19,331 + $48,691
$68,022
2012
$5,659 (+1.6%)
$19,331 + $48,691
$68,022
2011
$5,568 (+11.2%)
$19,331 + $49,025
$68,356
2010
$5,007 (−0.3%)
$22,178 + $51,207
$73,385
2009
$5,022 (−8.9%)
$22,178 + $51,207
$73,385
2008
$5,510 (+7.1%)
$21,165 + $61,691
$82,856
2007
$5,143
$21,449 + $56,357
$77,806
Tax history for 408 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,042 (+13.8%)
$24,729 + $78,072
$102,801
2024
$6,187 (+2.6%)
$24,729 + $78,072
$102,801
2023
$6,031 (−10.2%)
$22,733 + $63,514
$86,247
2022
$6,717 (+4.3%)
$20,633 + $57,646
$78,279
2021
$6,440 (+2.6%)
$19,283 + $63,643
$82,926
2020
$6,278 (+1.8%)
$18,288 + $60,359
$78,647
2019
$6,169 (+4.3%)
$17,301 + $57,103
$74,404
2018
$5,916 (+2.6%)
$17,301 + $57,103
$74,404
2017
$5,767 (+2.3%)
$16,642 + $54,928
$71,570
2016
$5,639 (+1.4%)
$16,093 + $53,117
$69,210
2015
$5,562 (−4.0%)
$15,624 + $51,570
$67,194
2013
$5,794 (+2.4%)
$19,331 + $48,691
$68,022
2012
$5,659 (+1.6%)
$19,331 + $48,691
$68,022
2011
$5,568 (+11.2%)
$19,331 + $49,025
$68,356
2010
$5,007 (−0.3%)
$22,178 + $51,207
$73,385
2009
$5,022 (−8.9%)
$22,178 + $51,207
$73,385
2008
$5,510 (+7.1%)
$21,165 + $61,691
$82,856
2007
$5,143
$21,449 + $56,357
$77,806
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,950 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,525
Year built
1897
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
1222376004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R1-H
Single Family-High Density District
The purposes of single family residential districts established in this chapter are to: Provide for single family residential uses in appropriate locations.; Provide for a variety of single family residential densities.; Establish reasonable regulations to create and preserve livable neighborhoods.; Provide for appropriate transitions to other residential and nonresidential uses. ; Accommodate nonresidential uses located in residential districts; This district permits single family housing on lots of at least 5,000 net sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Sep 4, 2025 • Final
Modification plumbing
Plumbing
Apr 20, 2018 • Final
Modification roof
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt,Shared
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 7 x 19
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Galley
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 840
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
# of Rooms: 7
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Electric Oven
Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Stone
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,525
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 1525
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,365
Total Sq Ft: 1,525
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 840
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 1222376004
Lot Information
Dimensions: 53X150
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Streetlights
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,717.08
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam
Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 3+
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 101
Elementary School: Alice Gustafson Elementary Schoo
Middle Or Junior School District: 101
High School District: 101
High School: Batavia Sr High School
Location Information
Township: Batavia
Corporate Limits: Batavia
Directions: Randall south to Main St to Harrison to Walnut
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,525
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,950 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1897
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 1222376004
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Alice Gustafson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Sam Rotolo Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Batavia Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Batavia, IL • 60510
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$368,000 – $445,000
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