REDEVELOPMENT & COVERED-LAND OPPORTUNITY IN PRIME WHEATON! Positioned on high-traffic Route 38 with over 31,300 vehicles per day, 520 W Roosevelt Rd presents a premier infill site for developers, builders, and 1031-exchange investors seeking a high-visibility footprint in core DuPage County. Currently operating with an established commercial footprint and an expansive paved surface lot, this parcel offers the ultimate risk-mitigated entry for high-density residential, luxury townhomes, mixed-use retail/apartments, or a custom commercial drive-thru/corporate pad.
North Wheaton, located between Downtown Wheaton and Glen Ellyn, is a residential and commuter-friendly Wheaton neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and Metra-linked convenience. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Wheaton Metra Station and West Front Street, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and small storefronts set a steady weekday rhythm. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches, classic brick colonials, and tidy bungalows on generous lots. Northside Park and the Prairie Path add a green, walk-and-roll backbone through town. Wheaton Public Library and the Wheaton History Center act as cultural anchors with a local, civic feel. A short hop south, The Wheaton Grand Theater and Arrowhead Golf Club round out nights out and weekend routines.
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Property details
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Interior features
Building currently on the land
Exterior features
Approximately 132 x 141 lot dimensions
Quarter-acre parcel (0.25–0.49 acre)
Frontage on a city street (132 feet)
Asphalt road access
Zoned commercial (COMMR)
Home design
Property type: Land
Ownership: Fee simple
Construction
Parcel has existing building(s) on site
Utilities
Municipal water
Sewer connected
Electric available to site
Natural gas available
Financial info
Special service area: No
Annual tax (2025): $16,626
Other
Located in Wheaton (Milton Township)
Directions: Property sits on the north side of Roosevelt Rd (IL-38) between Carleton Ave and West St; from I-355 take Roosevelt Rd west ~3 miles into Wheaton; from I-88 exit Naperville Rd north to Roosevelt Rd
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