Nestled in one of North Wheaton's most sought after pockets is 1119 Santa Rosa. Steps to Lawson Field as well as easy access to the metra, Downtown Wheaton, Prairie Path, Wheaton College, and more! This 4 bedroom / 2.5 bath Cape Cod is sure to impress, with many updates done throughout! The moment you walk in, you'll notice right away an inviting foyer that flows right into an open floor plan - perfect for entertaining family and friends. Your living and dining room flood with natural light, that leads right into your gorgeous updated kitchen. 42" shaker style cabinets, quartz countertops, herringbone backsplash, and stainless steel appliances are just some of the things to rattle off here. Off the kitchen, you'll notice your FIRST floor primary bedroom that features large walk-in closet with California Closets cabinetry and an updated ensuite bathroom that includes dual vanity plus a huge walk-in shower! Rounding out the first floor is a powder bath opposite to the primary bedroom, as well as a den with French doors that can be used as a nifty flex space. As you make way upstairs, you'll notice 3 generous sized bedrooms that includes an ABUNDANCE of closet space! Truly a rare feature in a vintage home that you don't see in others when it comes to closet space. Upstairs bath updated (2024) that features everything brand NEW. Your basement offers another living space, and an additional room down there currently utilized as a workout area! Don't forget all your additional storage space in the basement as well! Brand new front porch in 2025, and back deck and patio new in 2024. Your large 2.5 car garage is newly insulated (2025), and also new concrete poured (2023). Plenty of additional updates including: Garage Roof/Gutters (2024), Garage Windows (2023), Asphalt Driveway (2023), Landscaping (2023), Sump Pump (2022), Radon Mitigation (2021), HVAC (2016/2017), Roof/Windows (2014/2015), and more! Ideally located in highly sought after Wheaton District 200 schools (Hawthorne, Franklin, & Wheaton North) - this is truly the one you do not want to miss. Welcome home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
7,461 sq ftLot Size
$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brandon Blankenship• Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Bought with Michael Thornton• Keller Williams Premiere Properties
FULLY RENOVATED IN 2015, OFFERING ON TREND FINISHES AND MODERN AMENITIES FOR TODAY'S DISCRIMINATING BUYERS! This charming 1920's 4 bedroom/2.5 bath Cape Cod with a light airy open floor plan, is ready to welcome home its new owners. Ideally located in beautiful North Wheaton just blocks from the historic Wheaton College Campus, this residence features wide crown molding, a neutral color palette, stylish lighting, gorgeous wood floors, newer windows, brand new front door, white blinds, a Nest thermostat, and classic to the era in which it was built, solid 2 panel wood doors with glass knobs, and spacious coved ceiling walk in closets. The FIRST FLOOR features a welcoming foyer; an expansive living room and dining room; a den with lovely french doors; a cook's dream open concept kitchen with white 42" shaker style cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel farm sink, a marble herringbone backsplash, breakfast bar w/pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances; a powder room; and a private master bedroom ensuite with cedar lined walk-in closet w/ custom designed California Closets cabinetry, a master bath with double vanity, linen closet, and a huge walk-in shower with dual rain heads. The SECOND FLOOR features 3 additional spacious bedrooms, each with an abundance of closet space, an additional walk in closet in the hallway, and a full hall bath. A partially finished basement features a rec room, laundry room, and great storage spaces. Transferable lifetime waterproofing warranty. Roof, Siding, Washer/Dryer, and Chimney (2015 and 2016). Front porch and back deck repainted 2021. Fenced back yard with deck and brick paver patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. 2 car detached garage. Award winning District 200 Schools. Convenient to the Metra at College Station, historic downtown Wheaton with its amazing shops, restaurants, & summer Saturdays at the French Market... and the Prairie Path! Appliances new in 2015. Furnace, A/C, water heater replaced 2016-2017. Roof and windows approx 2014-2015 by previous owner. Carpets freshly cleaned. A MOVE IN READY, COMPLETELY RENOVATED VINTAGE TREASURE!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10456854
Sep 23, 2019
Listing Removed
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Aug 8, 2019
Price Changed
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Jul 19, 2019
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Sep 21, 2016
Sold
$465,000
$227/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09256779
Aug 26, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$464,711
$226/sq ft
Jul 16, 2016
Contingent
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Jul 12, 2016
Price Changed
$469,000
$229/sq ft
Jun 14, 2016
Listed (New)
$474,000
$231/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08593972
Sep 2, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$291,000
$142/sq ft
May 21, 2014
Price Changed (Price Change)
$299,900
$146/sq ft
May 21, 2014
Contingent
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Apr 23, 2014
Listed (New)
$319,900
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$11,370 (+4.0%)
$27,605 + $156,800
$184,405
2023
$10,930 (+2.2%)
$25,410 + $144,330
$169,740
2022
$10,694 (+0.3%)
$24,010 + $136,400
$160,410
2021
$10,659 (+0.3%)
$23,440 + $133,160
$156,600
2020
$10,626 (+4.1%)
$23,220 + $131,920
$155,140
2019
$10,212 (−5.1%)
$22,610 + $128,440
$151,050
2018
$10,760 (+1.5%)
$25,560 + $131,360
$156,920
2017
$10,603 (+39.1%)
$24,620 + $126,510
$151,130
2016
$7,623 (+6.4%)
$23,640 + $84,280
$107,920
2015
$7,165 (−5.4%)
$22,550 + $73,350
$95,900
2013
$7,572 (+2.4%)
$17,720 + $84,430
$102,150
2012
$7,396 (+2.6%)
$18,480 + $88,040
$106,520
2011
$7,206
$19,735 + $94,032
$113,767
2010
$7,199 (+2.8%)
$21,220 + $101,110
$122,330
2009
$7,003 (+2.1%)
$22,050 + $105,050
$127,100
2008
$6,856 (+4.2%)
$22,050 + $105,050
$127,100
2007
$6,579
$21,040 + $100,240
$121,280
Tax history for 1119 Santa Rosa Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$11,370 (+4.0%)
$27,605 + $156,800
$184,405
2023
$10,930 (+2.2%)
$25,410 + $144,330
$169,740
2022
$10,694 (+0.3%)
$24,010 + $136,400
$160,410
2021
$10,659 (+0.3%)
$23,440 + $133,160
$156,600
2020
$10,626 (+4.1%)
$23,220 + $131,920
$155,140
2019
$10,212 (−5.1%)
$22,610 + $128,440
$151,050
2018
$10,760 (+1.5%)
$25,560 + $131,360
$156,920
2017
$10,603 (+39.1%)
$24,620 + $126,510
$151,130
2016
$7,623 (+6.4%)
$23,640 + $84,280
$107,920
2015
$7,165 (−5.4%)
$22,550 + $73,350
$95,900
2013
$7,572 (+2.4%)
$17,720 + $84,430
$102,150
2012
$7,396 (+2.6%)
$18,480 + $88,040
$106,520
2011
$7,206
$19,735 + $94,032
$113,767
2010
$7,199 (+2.8%)
$21,220 + $101,110
$122,330
2009
$7,003 (+2.1%)
$22,050 + $105,050
$127,100
2008
$6,856 (+4.2%)
$22,050 + $105,050
$127,100
2007
$6,579
$21,040 + $100,240
$121,280
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,463 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,737
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0509411005
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 Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 2.5
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage