In-Town Wheaton!! This Sears home, with tons of potential, is being conveyed "as is" after belonging to the same family for the past 68 years! Channel your inner Chip and Joanna Gaines and bring this home back to its original luster!! 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath original Sears kit house "Crescent" model Bungalow in desirable and convenient Wheaton location with unobstructed view of Rathje Park and pond - grab your skates and practice your triple toe loop any time you want...as long as the green flag is flying. Family room addition with wood burning fireplace. Living room fireplace decorative only. Original details. Detached 2 car tandem garage with large workshop side addition. Basement has large workbench and exterior access. Close to Downtown Wheaton shops restaurants and Metra Train.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Maureen Rooney• Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Listed by Kathy Quaid• Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Bought with Samantha Bauman• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with Raul Delgado• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Built in 1927 Plaque house, old rope windows, across from Rathje Park, signs of previous water in basement; 2004 AC, 1991 water heater, exterior brick work needs mortar;
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
John Ruckstaetter
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 531 Delles Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11937559
Jan 23, 2024
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$309,000
$193/sq ft
Dec 18, 2023
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Dec 13, 2023
Price Changed
$319,000
$200/sq ft
Nov 28, 2023
Listed (Active)
$339,000
$212/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,122 (−4.5%)
$27,138 + $75,852
$102,990
2023
$6,409 (−0.4%)
$24,980 + $77,860
$102,840
2022
$6,433 (+0.4%)
$23,610 + $75,280
$98,890
2021
$6,408 (+0.3%)
$23,050 + $73,490
$96,540
2020
$6,387 (+8.6%)
$22,830 + $72,810
$95,640
2019
$5,879 (+9.6%)
$22,230 + $70,890
$93,120
2018
$5,362 (+1.9%)
$20,940 + $64,090
$85,030
2017
$5,262 (+1.8%)
$20,170 + $61,730
$81,900
2016
$5,168 (+1.3%)
$19,360 + $59,260
$78,620
2015
$5,100 (+8.1%)
$18,470 + $56,530
$75,000
2013
$4,716 (+0.3%)
$16,990 + $53,900
$70,890
2012
$4,703 (+2.0%)
$17,720 + $56,200
$73,920
2011
$4,611 (+0.7%)
$18,922 + $60,028
$78,950
2010
$4,579 (+2.5%)
$20,130 + $63,860
$83,990
2009
$4,468 (+1.9%)
$20,910 + $66,350
$87,260
2008
$4,384 (+3.6%)
$20,910 + $66,350
$87,260
2007
$4,230
$19,950 + $63,310
$83,260
Tax history for 531 Delles Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,122 (−4.5%)
$27,138 + $75,852
$102,990
2023
$6,409 (−0.4%)
$24,980 + $77,860
$102,840
2022
$6,433 (+0.4%)
$23,610 + $75,280
$98,890
2021
$6,408 (+0.3%)
$23,050 + $73,490
$96,540
2020
$6,387 (+8.6%)
$22,830 + $72,810
$95,640
2019
$5,879 (+9.6%)
$22,230 + $70,890
$93,120
2018
$5,362 (+1.9%)
$20,940 + $64,090
$85,030
2017
$5,262 (+1.8%)
$20,170 + $61,730
$81,900
2016
$5,168 (+1.3%)
$19,360 + $59,260
$78,620
2015
$5,100 (+8.1%)
$18,470 + $56,530
$75,000
2013
$4,716 (+0.3%)
$16,990 + $53,900
$70,890
2012
$4,703 (+2.0%)
$17,720 + $56,200
$73,920
2011
$4,611 (+0.7%)
$18,922 + $60,028
$78,950
2010
$4,579 (+2.5%)
$20,130 + $63,860
$83,990
2009
$4,468 (+1.9%)
$20,910 + $66,350
$87,260
2008
$4,384 (+3.6%)
$20,910 + $66,350
$87,260
2007
$4,230
$19,950 + $63,310
$83,260
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,334 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,598
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0517417016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Heated,Tandem
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Loft
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Unfinished,Exterior Access
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Bookcases
# of Rooms: 8
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Decorative
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Workshop
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 0517417016
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X160X56X134
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Water View, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,433
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 200
Elementary School: Emerson Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 200
Middle Or Junior School: Monroe Middle School
High School District: 200
High School: Wheaton North High School
Location Information
Township: Milton
Corporate Limits: Wheaton
Directions: 2 blocks west of intersection of Illinois and West Street. South on Delles.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,598
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,334 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0517417016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Emerson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Monroe Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Wheaton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Wheaton, IL • 60187
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
29
15
38
22
55
33
62
43
70
49
81
62
85
68
81
64
79
58
68
48
50
36
36
22
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$392,000 – $475,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $4,125 in fees.3 minutes to get started.