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Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Carol Molina-McCarthy• Thomas P. Jacobs Realty Group Inc.
Bought with Maureen Rooney• Keller Williams Premiere Properties
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
John Ruckstaetter
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 785 Wingate Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10979517
Mar 26, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$595,000
$210/sq ft
Feb 1, 2021
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Jan 26, 2021
Listed (New)
$625,000
$220/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10943712
Jan 25, 2021
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06775352
May 15, 2008
Sold (MLS)
$362,500
$128/sq ft
Feb 21, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2008
Listed
$389,900
$137/sq ft
VACANT, EASY TO SHOW, * * CALL THE NUMBER PROVIDED IN SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOCK BOX COMBO * * FAX OFFERS TO OFFICE. EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURES * * LENDER OWNED PROPERTY SOLD AS IS. * * PLEASE INCLUDE PRE APPROVAL LETTER OR PROOF OF FUNDS WITH OFFER. SELLER WILL NOT PROVIDE SURVEY OR TERMITE INSPECTIONS. * * PLEASE EMAIL PROPERTY FEEDBACK ALL FEEDBACK IS HELPFUL AND APPRECIATED!! * * * * * SOLD AS IS * * * * * *
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06693253
Jan 16, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 4, 2007
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06649176
Oct 2, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Aug 21, 2007
Listed
*
Public Records
Mar 31, 2005
Sold
$390,000
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 18, 1995
Sold
$218,500
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 27, 1991
Sold
$208,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$16,112 (+4.6%)
$39,556 + $193,966
$233,522
2023
$15,408 (+4.4%)
$36,410 + $178,540
$214,950
2022
$14,761 (+4.0%)
$34,410 + $168,740
$203,150
2021
$14,200 (−6.3%)
$33,590 + $164,740
$198,330
2020
$15,153 (+2.3%)
$33,280 + $180,080
$213,360
2019
$14,819 (+6.3%)
$32,400 + $175,330
$207,730
2018
$13,944 (+1.5%)
$40,700 + $153,600
$194,300
2017
$13,741 (−1.4%)
$39,200 + $147,930
$187,130
2016
$13,929 (+0.2%)
$37,630 + $142,020
$179,650
2015
$13,902 (+13.3%)
$35,900 + $135,490
$171,390
2013
$12,268 (+2.9%)
$59,890 + $91,040
$150,930
2012
$11,925 (+7.3%)
$62,450 + $94,930
$157,380
2011
$11,118 (−3.3%)
$66,703 + $101,392
$168,095
2010
$11,495 (+68.2%)
$73,300 + $111,420
$184,720
2009
$6,835 (+1.6%)
$76,160 + $44,500
$120,660
2008
$6,727 (−23.1%)
$76,160 + $44,500
$120,660
2007
$8,749
$72,670 + $81,240
$153,910
Tax history for 785 Wingate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$16,112 (+4.6%)
$39,556 + $193,966
$233,522
2023
$15,408 (+4.4%)
$36,410 + $178,540
$214,950
2022
$14,761 (+4.0%)
$34,410 + $168,740
$203,150
2021
$14,200 (−6.3%)
$33,590 + $164,740
$198,330
2020
$15,153 (+2.3%)
$33,280 + $180,080
$213,360
2019
$14,819 (+6.3%)
$32,400 + $175,330
$207,730
2018
$13,944 (+1.5%)
$40,700 + $153,600
$194,300
2017
$13,741 (−1.4%)
$39,200 + $147,930
$187,130
2016
$13,929 (+0.2%)
$37,630 + $142,020
$179,650
2015
$13,902 (+13.3%)
$35,900 + $135,490
$171,390
2013
$12,268 (+2.9%)
$59,890 + $91,040
$150,930
2012
$11,925 (+7.3%)
$62,450 + $94,930
$157,380
2011
$11,118 (−3.3%)
$66,703 + $101,392
$168,095
2010
$11,495 (+68.2%)
$73,300 + $111,420
$184,720
2009
$6,835 (+1.6%)
$76,160 + $44,500
$120,660
2008
$6,727 (−23.1%)
$76,160 + $44,500
$120,660
2007
$8,749
$72,670 + $81,240
$153,910
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,913 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,356
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0514225021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R2
Residential District
The R2 district is primarily designed to accommodate and protect the low density, single-family neighborhoods which comprise the bulk of the land use in Glen Ellyn.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Park & open space
Aug 23, 2023 • Final
Historical other
Grading
Sep 16, 2021 • Final
Exterior alteration
Remodel
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 Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 22X21
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 17X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 16X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 12X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Living Room Information
Size: 20X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 15X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 12X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 15X12
Island
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 22X5
In Basement
Other Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Family Room - Down, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage Room