NEW YEAR, NEW HOME! This inviting RANCH-style home showcases charming curb appeal, sun-filled interiors, and warm wood flooring through out that immediately set the tone for comfortable, easy living. The versatile layout offers three bedrooms and two full baths, including a spacious primary suite with its own bath and an adjoining sitting area ideal for a dressing room, nursery or home office. Living and dining spaces flow effortlessly for everyday comfort or entertaining, while the updated kitchen features new cabinets, stainless-steel appliances and ample storage. The finished lower level provides versatile space for recreation, fitness, or play. If that isn't enough, the bright sunroom overlooks a large backyard where you can enjoy your morning coffee, the kids can play or can function as the man-cave. Generous storage, a two-car garage, and a prime location near schools, parks, Cantigny Golf Course, and the Wheaton Metra complete this move-in-ready opportunity. NEW ROOF, NEW SIDING, NEW GARAGE DOOR, NEW ATTIC INSULATION, UPDATED PLUMBING, UPDATED KITCHEN, BATHS & SO MUCH MORE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
10,168 sq ftLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kathleen Hill• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
***HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS BY 5PM SUN. JUNE 20, 2021***1217 SUNSET IS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT! Great curb appeal, bright, light-filled rooms and beautiful hardwood floors welcome you. Everyone is at home here with 3 bedrooms and 2 full first-floor baths. The generous living room is straight from a Pottery Barn catalog and adjoins the dining room. A perfect spot for morning coffee, the sunroom enjoys views of the big backyard. This fall, just add a tv and the sunroom becomes ideal for football watching and backyard grilling. Easy meal prep inside as well thanks to the kitchen's stainless appliances and pantry closet. Entertaining flows to the basement rec room that multi-tasks as a playroom, e-learning, or home gym. New parents will love the convenient sitting room outside the primary bedroom for the baby's bassinet or work from home space. The primary bedroom has a large closet and a private bath. The hall bath boasts new vanity, tile & shower faucet (2019). Huge basement storage room, additional storage in attic with pull-down access and large closets. 2 car detached garage. Walk to Madison Elementary School, close to several parks and Cantigny Golf Course. Commuter's dream- only 5 minutes to Wheaton Metra Station. Contact Andy Barbosa with Questions 6306730225
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10384128
Jun 14, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$325,000
$126/sq ft
May 19, 2019
Contingent
—
May 17, 2019
Listed (New)
$325,000
$126/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07608275
Mar 30, 2011
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$250,000
$97/sq ft
Jan 22, 2011
Contingent
—
Dec 20, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$270,000
$104/sq ft
Aug 13, 2010
Listed (New)
$280,000
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 28, 1997
Sold
$171,000
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 13, 1993
Sold
$124,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,878 (+4.3%)
$35,036 + $79,677
$114,713
2023
$6,595 (+1.5%)
$32,250 + $73,340
$105,590
2022
$6,495 (+0.4%)
$30,480 + $69,310
$99,790
2021
$6,471 (+0.3%)
$29,760 + $67,670
$97,430
2020
$6,449 (+2.4%)
$29,480 + $67,040
$96,520
2019
$6,298 (+6.3%)
$28,700 + $65,270
$93,970
2018
$5,923 (+1.6%)
$27,040 + $60,740
$87,780
2017
$5,829 (+1.5%)
$26,040 + $58,500
$84,540
2016
$5,745 (+0.9%)
$25,000 + $56,160
$81,160
2015
$5,693 (+4.6%)
$23,850 + $53,580
$77,430
2013
$5,443 (+2.3%)
$19,030 + $56,090
$75,120
2012
$5,322 (+2.5%)
$19,840 + $58,490
$78,330
2011
$5,193 (+0.5%)
$21,187 + $62,467
$83,654
2010
$5,166 (+2.7%)
$22,660 + $66,810
$89,470
2009
$5,028 (+2.0%)
$23,540 + $69,410
$92,950
2008
$4,930 (+4.1%)
$23,540 + $69,410
$92,950
2007
$4,735
$22,460 + $66,230
$88,690
Tax history for 1217 Sunset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,878 (+4.3%)
$35,036 + $79,677
$114,713
2023
$6,595 (+1.5%)
$32,250 + $73,340
$105,590
2022
$6,495 (+0.4%)
$30,480 + $69,310
$99,790
2021
$6,471 (+0.3%)
$29,760 + $67,670
$97,430
2020
$6,449 (+2.4%)
$29,480 + $67,040
$96,520
2019
$6,298 (+6.3%)
$28,700 + $65,270
$93,970
2018
$5,923 (+1.6%)
$27,040 + $60,740
$87,780
2017
$5,829 (+1.5%)
$26,040 + $58,500
$84,540
2016
$5,745 (+0.9%)
$25,000 + $56,160
$81,160
2015
$5,693 (+4.6%)
$23,850 + $53,580
$77,430
2013
$5,443 (+2.3%)
$19,030 + $56,090
$75,120
2012
$5,322 (+2.5%)
$19,840 + $58,490
$78,330
2011
$5,193 (+0.5%)
$21,187 + $62,467
$83,654
2010
$5,166 (+2.7%)
$22,660 + $66,810
$89,470
2009
$5,028 (+2.0%)
$23,540 + $69,410
$92,950
2008
$4,930 (+4.1%)
$23,540 + $69,410
$92,950
2007
$4,735
$22,460 + $66,230
$88,690
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,475 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,424
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0520108029
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Sitting Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Screened Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Full
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,164
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,164
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,588
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 1424
Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,588
Total Sq Ft: 1,424
Parcel Number: 0520108029
Lot Information
Dimensions: 164 X 62
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,878
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 200
Elementary School: Madison Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 200
Middle Or Junior School: Edison Middle School
High School District: 200
High School: Wheaton Warrenville South H S
Location Information
Township: Milton
Corporate Limits: Wheaton
Directions: Roosevelt Road to Gables (S) to Sunset Road (W)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,424
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,475 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0520108029
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: Yes
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Cirafici Team
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Madison Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Edison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Wheaton, IL • 60189
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$554,000 – $671,000
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