Old world European flair with all of today's modern conveniences. Expert craftmanship showcases the attention to detail with the restored original front door, 9 Ft ceilings on main level, dark trim contrasting with light neutral walls, arched doorways, hardwood floors, a beamed living room ceiling, built ins and two fireplaces. The main level boasts a newer, sensational kitchen, large dining room, guest bath and living room. French doors access the extended covered porch with a wood ceiling, overlooking the lovely fenced back yard. How much fun will entertaining be with family and friends?! Upstairs the master suite has a large closet and barn door entry into the newly finished private bathroom. Two additional bedrooms and a remodeled full bath are on the second level. One bedroom has a tandem room which could be perfect as a nursery, teen hangout, home office or a fourth bedroom. The basement is finished with a family room and laundry. Don't miss the door on the wall at the bottom of the stairs - there is a huge cement floored storage area. Please note the windows are original and have not been replaced due to the style and era of the home. All windows have custom Indow Coverings providing a very snug fit for energy efficiency and climate control. Close to the Metra train, schools and downtown Wheaton.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
$394Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Beth Lindner• Fathom Realty IL LLC
Listed by Patrice Boenzi• Fathom Realty IL LLC
Bought with Patrick Turley• Keller Williams Premiere Properties
This charming "English Cotswold Cottage" within walking distance to school, train, & college features original entry door, 9 ft Ceilings on 1st flr, HW floors thru-out; Light & Bright Kitchen w/leaded glass window and cabinets w/all appliances! Freshly painted interior & exterior, dining room w/Custom built-ins has french door leading to patio; Inviting living room w/handsome beamed ceilings, built-in book shelves, & wood burning fireplace; Screened-in porch has been refinished; Unique master bedroom set up w/its own master bathroom; 3rd bedroom w/tandem room(could be 4th BR) was "original maids quarters"; Finished basement w/2nd fireplace has a refinished rec room w/new carpet and lighting; Laundry room has plenty of storage! Beautifully landscaped yard with a new fence! Other new items include all new wiring on the first floor and circuit breaker box; new water heater and interior doors; freshly restored 1st floor powder room; this is a pleasure to show; come see today!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08448572
Mar 28, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$350,000
$199/sq ft
Mar 3, 2014
Contingent
—
Feb 11, 2014
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Oct 30, 2013
Contingent
—
Sep 18, 2013
Listed (New)
$369,000
$210/sq ft
+20
Enter Into The Charming "English Cotswold Cottage"-walking distance to school,train,&college!9 ft Ceil,HWF thru-out;Light&Bright Kit w/all Appliances!Freshly Painted DR w/Chair rail,Custom Built-ins,&French Dr to Patio!Inviting LR w/WB FP,Beamed Ceiling,&Built-in Bookshelves Opens to Cozy Screened-In Porch!MB w/MBath&3rd BR w/Tandem Rm(could be 4th BR)!Fin Bsmt w/2nd FP,Rec Rm/Office,&Ldry Rm!Beautifully landscaped!
Public Records
Jan 1, 1988
Sold
$127,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$9,955 (+4.1%)
$30,593 + $131,856
$162,449
2023
$9,565 (+2.1%)
$28,160 + $121,370
$149,530
2022
$9,371 (+0.3%)
$26,620 + $114,700
$141,320
2021
$9,340 (+0.3%)
$25,990 + $111,980
$137,970
2020
$9,311 (+2.3%)
$25,750 + $110,940
$136,690
2019
$9,098 (+2.3%)
$25,070 + $108,010
$133,080
2018
$8,896 (+1.5%)
$23,620 + $105,200
$128,820
2017
$8,763 (+1.4%)
$22,750 + $101,320
$124,070
2016
$8,645 (+0.8%)
$21,840 + $97,270
$119,110
2015
$8,579 (+40.1%)
$20,840 + $92,800
$113,640
2013
$6,123 (+2.3%)
$21,160 + $62,600
$83,760
2012
$5,985 (+2.6%)
$22,060 + $65,280
$87,340
2011
$5,836 (+1.1%)
$23,556 + $69,720
$93,276
2010
$5,770 (+2.8%)
$25,060 + $74,170
$99,230
2009
$5,615 (+2.0%)
$26,040 + $77,060
$103,100
2008
$5,503 (+4.2%)
$26,040 + $77,060
$103,100
2007
$5,283
$24,850 + $73,530
$98,380
Tax history for 309 S Prospect St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$9,955 (+4.1%)
$30,593 + $131,856
$162,449
2023
$9,565 (+2.1%)
$28,160 + $121,370
$149,530
2022
$9,371 (+0.3%)
$26,620 + $114,700
$141,320
2021
$9,340 (+0.3%)
$25,990 + $111,980
$137,970
2020
$9,311 (+2.3%)
$25,750 + $110,940
$136,690
2019
$9,098 (+2.3%)
$25,070 + $108,010
$133,080
2018
$8,896 (+1.5%)
$23,620 + $105,200
$128,820
2017
$8,763 (+1.4%)
$22,750 + $101,320
$124,070
2016
$8,645 (+0.8%)
$21,840 + $97,270
$119,110
2015
$8,579 (+40.1%)
$20,840 + $92,800
$113,640
2013
$6,123 (+2.3%)
$21,160 + $62,600
$83,760
2012
$5,985 (+2.6%)
$22,060 + $65,280
$87,340
2011
$5,836 (+1.1%)
$23,556 + $69,720
$93,276
2010
$5,770 (+2.8%)
$25,060 + $74,170
$99,230
2009
$5,615 (+2.0%)
$26,040 + $77,060
$103,100
2008
$5,503 (+4.2%)
$26,040 + $77,060
$103,100
2007
$5,283
$24,850 + $73,530
$98,380
*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
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,564 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0515315002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X15
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 10X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 10X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Living Room Information
Size: 21X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 14X17
In Basement
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 14X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 13X8
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 14X6
In Basement
Other Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Terrace, Tandem Room
Partial Basement
Finished Basement, Crawl Space
Additional Room #1 Information
Terrace
Size: 20X15
On Main Level
Other Flooring
Additional Room #2 Information
Tandem Room
Size: 15X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Living Room, In Basement
Wood Burning
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, Built-in Features
Heating & Cooling
Hot Water/Steam Heating, Radiators
SpacePak Air Conditioning, 1 Window/Wall Air Conditioning Unit
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
Built Before 1978
Age: 81-90 Years
Stucco Exterior, Concrete Exterior
Property Features
Patio, Porch
Lot Information
Dimensions: 65 X 142 X 146 X 50
Less Than .25 Acre
Fenced Yard, Professionally Landscaped
Property Information
# of Rooms: 8
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 0515315002
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $9,098
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers
Location
Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street
School Information
Elementary School: Lowell Elementary School
Elementary School District: 200
Junior High: Franklin Middle School
Junior High District: 200
High School: Wheaton North High School
High School District: 200
Location Information
Township: Milton
Corporate Limits: Wheaton
Directions: Roosevelt to Blanchard, left, to Illinois, right, to Prospect, left to 309 S Prospect
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8,564 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0515315002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: No
Sale Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA
Seller Concessions: No
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lowell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Wheaton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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 • 60187
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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$658,000 – $796,000
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