Gorgeous Queen Anne Farmhouse combines classic old world style with modern updates and surprisingly open floor plan. Sitting on 1.46 acres offers privacy and is surrounded by English gardens, trees, beautiful landscaping, open space but within steps to the quaint downtown of Wayne, Prairie Path, and walk to Wayne elementary school. A lovely front porch, bead board ceiling with porch swing wraps the front of the house. Walking in you are greeted by the original door, with doorbell, foyer with drop dead gorgeous woodwork, wood staircase, under stair coat closet, opening up to the whole 1st floor. Formal living room opens to the family room, both offer tall, oversized windows topped with dental molding woodwork, 10ft ceilings, hardwood floors. Den off family room, wainscoting, hardwood floor, could be play/flex room/office or make it into a full bathroom. Formal dining room, built in buffet with drawers and cabinet, new chandlier, hardwood floor, shaker wainscoting, great space for a large table, is open to family room. The kitchen has been completed renovated into the best modern farm house style, approx $50,000 to create. Kitchen boasts: ample shaker style white cabinets, hickory hardwood floor, shiplap accented walls, locally restored barn wood floating shelves, custom island that stays, all stainless steel appliances, leathered finished granite counter tops, farmhouse sink with pull down faucet, SS hood above stove, marble subway tile backsplash, eat in area with bench seat. Wow what more could you ask for in a kitchen? Separate laundry area, coat hooks, cabinets, counter top, also made of locally restored barn wood, window, full size washer/dryer included, door to garage. Screened in porch off kitchen great for relaxing or stepping into the back yard. Back and front staircase to 2nd floor. Master bedroom, walk in closet. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms, plus an office, hallway has been painted. Full bathroom remodel in 2019, white Carrara marble top vanity, floating barnwood shelves, tub/shower. What you don't see is all the updated electrical, plumbing, added self cleaning water filtration system with water softener that has been already done. 3rd story attic, so cool, could be used for storage, finish out for extra living space, hobby/play/game/recreation room, many possibilities. The yard includes an inground swimming pool, fire pit, shed, chickens with chicken coop (if want to keep), swing set. 2 car attached garage, long driveway for additional parking with turn around spot. Pool has new filters. Some other features you may have missed: shaker style original doors with most original hardware, 11" baseboards, molding on windows, baseboards and doorways. Hardwood probably under carpeting in bedrooms. '13 roof, '15 exterior painted by previous owners, '16 H20 heater, '18 pool new pump, underground plumbing, '19 deck painted. Countless elements of this historic home have been lovingly preserved but so much has gone into updating the house for today's style. You will fall in love with this one-of-a-kind home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1893Year Built
1.46 acresLot Size
$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kelly Crowe• Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Charming farmhouse with an updated kitchen. Many original features and woodwork adding to the character of the home. Very private yard with in-ground pool and large grassy areas.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Historic and charming Queen Anne farmhouse with beautiful molding on windows, baseboards and above doorways. The home has the original oak staircase, front door and most hardware. Lovingly cared for and maintained, it is located in town on 1.5 acres with in-ground pool and beautiful gardens which offer privacy. Quaint screened porch and attached garage.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08758599
Feb 3, 2015
Listing Removed
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Nov 6, 2014
Contingent
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Oct 21, 2014
Listed (New)
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$9,599 (+9.1%)
$44,893 + $98,184
$143,077
2023
$8,800 (+0.8%)
$40,730 + $89,080
$129,810
2022
$8,728 (+5.1%)
$37,850 + $82,790
$120,640
2021
$8,301 (+2.6%)
$35,930 + $78,590
$114,520
2020
$8,092 (+1.4%)
$34,850 + $76,230
$111,080
2019
$7,984 (−3.6%)
$33,610 + $73,510
$107,120
2018
$8,281 (+2.3%)
$35,730 + $72,510
$108,240
2017
$8,097 (+2.1%)
$34,310 + $69,620
$103,930
2016
$7,927 (+5.2%)
$32,770 + $66,500
$99,270
2015
$7,536 (+0.5%)
$31,020 + $62,950
$93,970
2013
$7,495 (+9.4%)
$34,770 + $49,740
$84,510
2012
$6,852 (+5.9%)
$36,600 + $52,360
$88,960
2011
$6,468 (−2.6%)
$39,600 + $56,650
$96,250
2010
$6,638 (−12.2%)
$34,020 + $77,870
$111,890
2009
$7,558 (+6.8%)
$40,390 + $92,440
$132,830
2008
$7,077 (+3.8%)
$40,390 + $92,440
$132,830
2007
$6,816
$38,470 + $88,040
$126,510
Tax history for 32W028 ARMY TRAIL Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$9,599 (+9.1%)
$44,893 + $98,184
$143,077
2023
$8,800 (+0.8%)
$40,730 + $89,080
$129,810
2022
$8,728 (+5.1%)
$37,850 + $82,790
$120,640
2021
$8,301 (+2.6%)
$35,930 + $78,590
$114,520
2020
$8,092 (+1.4%)
$34,850 + $76,230
$111,080
2019
$7,984 (−3.6%)
$33,610 + $73,510
$107,120
2018
$8,281 (+2.3%)
$35,730 + $72,510
$108,240
2017
$8,097 (+2.1%)
$34,310 + $69,620
$103,930
2016
$7,927 (+5.2%)
$32,770 + $66,500
$99,270
2015
$7,536 (+0.5%)
$31,020 + $62,950
$93,970
2013
$7,495 (+9.4%)
$34,770 + $49,740
$84,510
2012
$6,852 (+5.9%)
$36,600 + $52,360
$88,960
2011
$6,468 (−2.6%)
$39,600 + $56,650
$96,250
2010
$6,638 (−12.2%)
$34,020 + $77,870
$111,890
2009
$7,558 (+6.8%)
$40,390 + $92,440
$132,830
2008
$7,077 (+3.8%)
$40,390 + $92,440
$132,830
2007
$6,816
$38,470 + $88,040
$126,510
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.09 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,196
Year built
1893
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0118211009
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), 7+ Ft. High Garage Door
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Gravel Driveway, Side Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 13X12
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X10
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X10
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 10X10
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Living Room Information
Size: 10X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 27X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 14X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 22X13
Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 11X06
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Office, Mud Room
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Finished Attic, Full Attic, Interior Stair to Attic
Additional Room #2 Information
Office
Size: 8X9
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Additional Room #4 Information
Mud Room
Size: 07X06
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Equipment
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood