Google street view image for 229 W Prairie Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187

Off market oct 2017 for $925K

$956,043

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,103/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,287

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229 W Prairie Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187

About this home

229 W Prairie Ave is a 1,287 square foot house on a 10,061 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 13, 2017 for $925,000. Based on Redfin's Wheaton data, we estimate the home's value is $956,043.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

10,061 sq ftLot Size

$743Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$956,043

$31K since sold in October 2017$47K since September

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This home's estimate is 106.9% higher than the average sale price ($462K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 15, 2026
$485,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,488 sq ft
1920 N Washington St, Wheaton, IL 60187
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$485,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,431 sq ft
219 W Oak Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$391,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,956 sq ft
1120 E Prairie Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$432,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,188 sq ft
1019 Wakeman Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$535,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,763 sq ft
N457 Papworth St, Wheaton, IL 60187
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$445,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,850 sq ft
1603 Beecher Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187

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Market trends in 60187, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$593K

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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NEW 10 HRS AGO
$679,900
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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829 E Evergreen St, Wheaton, IL 60187
$399,900
3 beds2 baths1,632 sq ft
718 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
$419,900
3 beds2 baths1,125 sq ft
1110 N President St, Wheaton, IL 60187
$725,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,260 sq ft
250 Knoll St, Wheaton, IL 60187
$474,900
4 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
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4 beds2 baths— sq ft
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Sale history for 229 W Prairie Ave

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$24,921 (+3.8%)

$44,629 + $350,027

$394,656

2023

$24,009 (+2.8%)

$41,080 + $322,190

$363,270

2022

$23,360 (+0.3%)

$38,820 + $304,490

$343,310

2021

$23,297 (+0.3%)

$37,900 + $297,270

$335,170

2020

$23,230 (+2.3%)

$37,550 + $294,500

$332,050

2019

$22,715 (+5.5%)

$36,560 + $286,730

$323,290

2018

$21,538 (+148.1%)

$34,440 + $268,930

$303,370

2017

$8,680 (+14.7%)

$33,180 + $25,060

$58,240

2016

$7,566 (+0.8%)

$31,860 + $73,130

$104,990

2015

$7,504 (+4.3%)

$30,390 + $69,770

$100,160

2013

$7,197 (+2.4%)

$23,380 + $74,020

$97,400

2012

$7,031 (+2.6%)

$24,380 + $77,180

$101,560

2011

$6,852

$26,040 + $82,435

$108,475

2010

$6,847 (+2.8%)

$28,000 + $88,640

$116,640

2009

$6,660 (+2.1%)

$29,090 + $92,090

$121,180

2008

$6,522 (+4.2%)

$29,090 + $92,090

$121,180

2007

$6,259

$27,760 + $87,870

$115,630

Tax history for 229 W Prairie Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$24,921 (+3.8%)

$44,629 + $350,027

$394,656

2023

$24,009 (+2.8%)

$41,080 + $322,190

$363,270

2022

$23,360 (+0.3%)

$38,820 + $304,490

$343,310

2021

$23,297 (+0.3%)

$37,900 + $297,270

$335,170

2020

$23,230 (+2.3%)

$37,550 + $294,500

$332,050

2019

$22,715 (+5.5%)

$36,560 + $286,730

$323,290

2018

$21,538 (+148.1%)

$34,440 + $268,930

$303,370

2017

$8,680 (+14.7%)

$33,180 + $25,060

$58,240

2016

$7,566 (+0.8%)

$31,860 + $73,130

$104,990

2015

$7,504 (+4.3%)

$30,390 + $69,770

$100,160

2013

$7,197 (+2.4%)

$23,380 + $74,020

$97,400

2012

$7,031 (+2.6%)

$24,380 + $77,180

$101,560

2011

$6,852

$26,040 + $82,435

$108,475

2010

$6,847 (+2.8%)

$28,000 + $88,640

$116,640

2009

$6,660 (+2.1%)

$29,090 + $92,090

$121,180

2008

$6,522 (+4.2%)

$29,090 + $92,090

$121,180

2007

$6,259

$27,760 + $87,870

$115,630

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Baseboard Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: JESSE C WHEATON JRS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,287
Building Sq. Ft: 1,595
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: JESSE C WHEATON JRS ADD E 66 FT

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 308
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,061
Legal Block Number: 6
Municipality Name: MILTON TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.231
Depth Footage: 148
Front Footage: 66
Zoning Code: R
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,287
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,061 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0509300036

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Longfellow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Franklin Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Wheaton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% 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 • 60187

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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

$909,000 – $1.10M

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Home values near 229 W Prairie Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
326 W Prairie Avenue, Wheaton, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1772 Sq. Ft.	$521,644
130 W Prairie Avenue, Wheaton, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$842,402

Address	Redfin Estimate
210 W Prairie Avenue, Wheaton, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1928 Sq. Ft.	$761,805
314 W Prairie Avenue, Wheaton, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$508,827

Address	Redfin Estimate
324 W Prairie Avenue, Wheaton, IL 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2548 Sq. Ft.	$736,519
129 W Prairie Avenue, Wheaton, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2230 Sq. Ft.	$841,484

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