Step into a piece of Wheaton history with this captivating Dutch Colonial Sear's Home, where vintage details meet modern amenities! This three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home radiates the kind of character you've been looking for tucked away in a fantastic north Wheaton neighborhood! Inside, the living space is anchored by a cozy fireplace, perfect for upcoming chilly evenings. You'll love the gorgeous hardwood floors and abundant natural light throughout. Hard to find bonus spaces include a first floor office or sun room, and back den to take in the incredible backyard. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and a large bathroom. The full attic and unfinished basement has loads of potential for whatever you need! Convenient full bathroom and laundry in unfinished basement. Outside, the expansive yard is perfect for outdoor gatherings or gardening with a convenient detached garage. Newer roof and mechanicals. Unbelievable location just steps to Wheaton College, and a short distance to award winning District 200 schools, thriving downtown Wheaton and the Metra commuter train. Welcome Home!
Wheaton College, located between Downtown Wheaton and the Illinois Prairie Path, is a collegiate and residential Wheaton neighborhood with leafy quads and brick academic halls. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the intersection of College Avenue and Washington Street, where campus foot traffic meets coffee counters, small eateries, and storefront windows. Edman Memorial Chapel anchors the skyline, while the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center Museum and the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts set a steady cultural cadence. Side streets feature early-20th-century houses, mature trees, and walkable blocks. The Prairie Path and nearby parks shape a bike-and-stroll routine. Metra service at Wheaton Station ties the area to the wider region.
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Offer insights
808 Howard St · $599,000
$622K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $622K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$599,000
Median list price in this area is $539,478. (10% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Built-in features
Historic/period millwork
Walk-in closet
Separate dining room
Unfinished full basement
Unfinished attic with pull-down stairs
Six rooms
One gas-log fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor
Bedroom 2 on the second floor
Bedroom 3 on the third floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and disposal
Pantry closet
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Sunroom
Screened porch
Home design
Detached single-family home
Two stories
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces
Concrete parking
Garage door opener
Construction
100+ years old
Frame construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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