Stunning Victorian Farmhouse is a perfect blend of today's sought after amenities, VINTAGE CHARACTER and stylish, high-end decor. This remarkable home has been tastefully updated to carefully blend together the charm and original period elements to create this modern masterpiece. Incredible INDOOR and OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES with 2 COVERED PORCHES and a large deck. Park-like backyard with an English tea garden, a 100 year old concrete bench original to the home and a fountain built with limestone from the Lemont Quarries. Welcome inside the great room and experience the charm of yesteryear with original hardwood floors and trim, wood burning fireplace, original period, refurbished iron chandelier, the original curved wood staircase and leaded glass window. The chef's kitchen will impress and boasts original upper cabinets refinished to match the lower cabinets, Brazilian granite, large island, stainless steel appliances and a Kohler farmhouse sink. Spacious eating area/family room with a second fireplace and is surrounded on three sides with windows. Lovely master bedroom with a walk-in closet and updated hall bath. EXTENSIVE UPDATES have been made to the home: Electric service upgrade and complete rewire-2010, windows-2015, paver patio, walkways and extensive landscaping-2005, high end kitchen remodel-2015 and both bathrooms-2017. PRIME LOCATION less than a mile to the METRA train and vibrant, downtown Lemont. A few blocks from Pete's Fresh Market and many dining options. Conveniently located near schools, the Lemont Park District/Core, I-355, numerous parks including the Lemont Forge Adventure Park coming soon and golf courses. This home is a beauty! Take a 3D TOUR to VIRTUALLY WALK THRU this amazing home! Note LOW TAXES.
Public Records
Dec 16, 1992
Sold
$146,000
$63/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 1990
Sold
$136,000
$59/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1984
Sold
$62,500
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,884 (+29.9%)
$4,875 + $31,563
$36,438
2022
$5,297 (−10.8%)
$4,290 + $20,950
$25,240
2021
$5,940 (+12.8%)
$4,290 + $20,950
$25,240
2020
$5,265 (−3.3%)
$4,290 + $20,950
$25,240
2019
$5,445 (+1.7%)
$4,290 + $22,679
$26,969
2018
$5,354 (+1.3%)
$4,290 + $22,679
$26,969
2017
$5,287 (+21.8%)
$4,290 + $22,679
$26,969
2016
$4,341 (−0.8%)
$3,510 + $17,373
$20,883
2015
$4,375 (−1.2%)
$3,510 + $17,373
$20,883
2014
$4,430 (−4.4%)
$3,510 + $17,373
$20,883
2013
$4,633 (+2.4%)
$3,510 + $19,503
$23,013
2012
$4,522 (+2.4%)
$3,510 + $19,503
$23,013
2011
$4,418 (−6.1%)
$3,510 + $19,503
$23,013
2010
$4,706 (+10.9%)
$3,510 + $26,332
$29,842
2009
$4,242 (+18.2%)
$3,510 + $26,332
$29,842
2008
$3,589 (−3.1%)
$5,616 + $26,602
$32,218
2007
$3,705
$5,304 + $23,053
$28,357
Tax history for 228 Wells St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,884 (+29.9%)
$4,875 + $31,563
$36,438
2022
$5,297 (−10.8%)
$4,290 + $20,950
$25,240
2021
$5,940 (+12.8%)
$4,290 + $20,950
$25,240
2020
$5,265 (−3.3%)
$4,290 + $20,950
$25,240
2019
$5,445 (+1.7%)
$4,290 + $22,679
$26,969
2018
$5,354 (+1.3%)
$4,290 + $22,679
$26,969
2017
$5,287 (+21.8%)
$4,290 + $22,679
$26,969
2016
$4,341 (−0.8%)
$3,510 + $17,373
$20,883
2015
$4,375 (−1.2%)
$3,510 + $17,373
$20,883
2014
$4,430 (−4.4%)
$3,510 + $17,373
$20,883
2013
$4,633 (+2.4%)
$3,510 + $19,503
$23,013
2012
$4,522 (+2.4%)
$3,510 + $19,503
$23,013
2011
$4,418 (−6.1%)
$3,510 + $19,503
$23,013
2010
$4,706 (+10.9%)
$3,510 + $26,332
$29,842
2009
$4,242 (+18.2%)
$3,510 + $26,332
$29,842
2008
$3,589 (−3.1%)
$5,616 + $26,602
$32,218
2007
$3,705
$5,304 + $23,053
$28,357
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,338
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
22292270330000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Mar 17, 2021 • Final
Residential
Work on drain tiles.
Grading
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