NEED A DARLING RANCH CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE? LOOK NO FURTHER! This charming three-bedroom, two-bath cedar and brick ranch in desirable Wil-o-way offers wonderful one-level living, a fabulous, wooded backyard, and a convenient location near a neighborhood park and playground! Step inside and fall in love with the fresh, light and bright decor, luxury vinyl tile flooring, white cabinetry, and charming arched doorways. Fresh painting is underway, making this delightful home even more inviting! The welcoming foyer features a double coat closet and a graceful arched entry into the spacious living and dining room combination. Large, newer windows fill the rooms with natural light, while the versatile floor plan offers plenty of space for comfortable everyday living and gracious entertaining. The dining area is perfect for hosting family and friends! The cheerful white kitchen features black appliances, including a built-in microwave, neutral countertops, updated faucets, and a convenient island area that doubles as an entertaining bar. There's plenty of room for a kitchen table beneath the ceiling fan with light, overlooking the outdoors. A decorative brick wall adds character and warmth to this inviting space. The newer skylight makes it so much brighter! The kitchen opens to the comfortable family room, where a cozy gas fireplace creates the perfect gathering place. Sliding glass doors lead to the fabulous, wooded backyard, complete with professional landscaping, a newer patio less than two years old, and a convenient storage shed. What a wonderful setting for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying nature! The primary bedroom is privately situated at the front of the home and features its own full bath. Two additional bedrooms offer luxury vinyl flooring, generous closets, and ceiling fans with lights. The beautifully updated hall bath includes newer tile, vanity, mirror, and thoughtfully installed grab bars. The conveniently located laundry and mudroom, just off the garage, features a utility sink, coat hooks, attic storage, and its own exterior access. SO MANY IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENTS! Roof (2020), furnace (2020), central air conditioning (2020), water heater (2021), gutter guards (2024), skylight (2024), most windows replaced (April 2025), and a newer patio! Fresh interior painting is underway. NEWER shed on concrete pad on side of the house; and updated electrical (within past year). Enjoy the charm of WIL-O-WAY, nearby parks, and the convenience of downtown Naperville shopping, dining, and entertainment. A delightful ranch with so much to offer. WELCOME HOME!
Will-O-Way, located between Washington Street and Naper Boulevard, is a residential and commuter-friendly Naperville neighborhood with curving, tree-lined streets and a quiet, park-adjacent feel. The area reads as mid-century ranches and split-levels mixed with updated two-stories on deep lots. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Washington Street and Gartner Road corridor, where local storefronts and everyday errands set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Downtown Naperville anchors nearby with pillars such as Anderson’s Bookshop, the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery, and the DuPage Children’s Museum. Green space and paths connect daily routines to the DuPage River and neighborhood parks. The pace stays calm, with downtown dining and culture close enough to shape weekends.
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Market insights
1424 Willcrest Rd · $525,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 51 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$525,000
Median sale price in this area is $536,890. (2% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
First-floor bedroom
First-floor full bathroom
Skylights
Ceiling fans
One fireplace in the family room with a Heatilator and ventless design
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and garbage disposal
Breakfast bar and table space
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry with gas dryer hookup and sink
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Luxury vinyl flooring
FloorScore-certified kitchen flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Porch
Home design
Detached, one-story home
Parking
Attached two-car garage with concrete parking and garage door opener
Security
Security system
Carbon monoxide detectors
Construction
Brick and cedar construction
Asphalt roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
51–60 years old
Utilities
Lake Michigan water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community park
Other
Commuter bus and train access
Electricity and solar
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A Rare Find! Naperville ranch home in desirable School Dist 203, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, no basement. Bright and airy, the large foyer welcomes you to an open Living room that overlooks the fenced backyard. The 3 private bedrooms all have large closets and ceiling fans. The Kitchen has a breakfast bar and a sunny breakfast area that opens to the family room with access to the backyard. The large mud/laundry room has access to the side yard and the garage. The home has been freshly painted (Jan 2020). A newer roof (2019). It is a short distance to downtown Naperville, Parks, close to train, library, shopping, and many restaurants. , Ready for your family to move in!
Public Records
Oct 26, 2005
Sold
$275,000
$159/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,336 (+5.7%)
$62,857 + $82,533
$145,390
2023
$7,885 (+6.6%)
$56,470 + $73,050
$129,520
2022
$7,399 (+3.7%)
$52,210 + $68,310
$120,520
2021
$7,135 (+42.0%)
$50,350 + $65,870
$116,220
2020
$5,024 (−23.0%)
$50,350 + $65,870
$116,220
2019
$6,525 (+28.0%)
$47,890 + $62,650
$110,540
2018
$5,096 (−1.5%)
$45,780 + $60,600
$106,380
2017
$5,174 (−1.8%)
$44,230 + $58,540
$102,770
2016
$5,270 (−5.4%)
$42,450 + $56,180
$98,630
2015
$5,571 (−2.4%)
$40,310 + $53,340
$93,650
2013
$5,710 (+3.4%)
$38,260 + $51,200
$89,460
2012
$5,525 (+0.7%)
$39,050 + $52,260
$91,310
2011
$5,485 (+1.3%)
$41,730 + $55,850
$97,580
2010
$5,417 (+2.0%)
$43,410 + $58,720
$102,130
2009
$5,309 (+19.9%)
$45,220 + $61,170
$106,390
2008
$4,429 (−2.0%)
$44,420 + $60,090
$104,510
2007
$4,521
$41,980 + $56,800
$98,780
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
8 ft.
Lot depth
13 ft.
Lot size
10,853 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,727
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,727
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0723103006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
R1A
Low Density Single-Family Residence District
The R1A district is intended to provide single-family areas of a low density character with lots containing a minimum of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Golf related
Park & open space
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 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Naperville, IL • 60540
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Naperville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Rental earnings
Est. $2,832 per month, based on comparable rentals
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