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224 N Ellis Avenue

Wheaton, IL 60187

5 beds
6 baths
6,200 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$306 per sqft
1894 build
– on site

WELCOME TO 224 NORTH ELLIS AVENUE! COMPLETELY RENOVATED IN 2020 BY A HIGHLY REGARDED INTERIOR DESIGNER, SOPHISTICATION AND FUNCTIONALITY PERFECTLY UNITE IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND PROPERTY. LOCATED IN THE HIGHLY COVETED HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT OF DOWNTOWN WHEATON, YOU WILL ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF BEING A QUICK WALK TO LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY, METRA STATION, SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, PARKS, PRAIRIE PATH AND FRENCH MARKET. BOASTING 6,200 SQUARE FEET ABOVE GRADE, THE VERSATILE FLOOR PLAN IS PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY LIVING AND HOSTING GATHERINGS. ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS EVIDENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING, REMARKABLE MILLWORK, 9 1/2 FT CEILINGS, HAND-BUILT STAIRCASES, CUSTOM CURATED WALL COVERINGS, WINDOW TREATMENTS, LIGHT FIXTURES AND PAINT COLOR SELECTIONS. THE EXPANSIVE, CHEFS KITCHEN IS EQUIPPED WITH CUSTOM CABINETRY, 48 INCH GAS RANGE, 2 SUBZERO FRIDGE/FREEZER COLUMNS, 12 FT CENTER ISLAND, TWO DISHWASHERS, WARMING DRAWER, HUGE WALK-IN PANTRY AND SPACIOUS INFORMAL DINING AREA FEATURING A COZY FIREPLACE. FIRST FLOOR ALSO OFFERS FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOMS, HEATED SUN ROOM, MUDROOM WITH EIGHT LOCKERS, AND POWDER ROOM. FAMILY ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILINGS, SKYLIGHTS, BUILT-IN MEDIA CABINET, ENTERTAINING NOOK WITH BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR, FULL BATH AND SPECTACULAR VERSATILE SPACE THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING USED AS AN OFFICE. (*PLEASE NOTE THIS SPACE COULD ALSO SERVE AS A LIVE-IN SUITE). RETREAT TO THE SECOND FLOOR WHERE YOU WILL FIND PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE ENSUITE BATH AND 2 ADDITIONAL GENEROUS SIZED BEDROOMS BOTH WITH ENSUITE BATHS, HUGE LAUNDRY ROOM AND CEDAR WALK-IN CLOSET FOR OFF SEASON STORAGE. THIRD FLOOR "DORMITORY" AREA WITH FULL BATH, WALK-IN CLOSETS AND RECREATION AREA CURRENTLY SLEEPS 3. RARELY AVAILABLE, 4.5 CAR ATTACHED, HEATED GARAGE WITH EPOXY FLOOR IS EQUIPPED WITH STORAGE CABINETRY AND DOG WASHING STATION NEARBY. SITUATED ON AN UNCOMMONLY LARGE LOT, 90X200, THE EXTERIOR OASIS OFFERS THE ULTIMATE IN OUTDOOR LIVING. UNFINISHED, DRY BASEMENT AFFORDS ENDLESS STORAGE. WELCOME HOME!

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12314782 —

The Building

Year Built:

1894
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Cedar
Architectural Style:

Farmhouse
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Unfinished, Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Exterior Features:

Dog Run, Fire Pit
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Water Heaters
Living Area Source:

Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Window Features:

Screens

Interior

Room Type:

Mud Room, Bedroom 5, Pantry, Office, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Sun Room, Breakfast Room
Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

Wet Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Living Room,Other
Laundry Features:

Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

6200

Location

Directions:

West St to Seminary Ave (W) to home on SW corner of Ellis & Seminary
Location:

28343

The Property

Parcel Number:

0517228012
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

N
Lot Features:

Corner Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

89X197
Lot Size Acres:

0.4036
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

23957.78

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

6
Full Baths:

5
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air, Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers, Fuses, 200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Humidifier

Schools

Elementary School:

Longfellow Elementary School
Elementary School District:

200
Middle Or Junior School:

Franklin Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

200
High School:

Wheaton North High School
High School District:

200

The Community

Community Features:

Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

4.1
Parking Features:

Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached
Garage Spaces:

4.1

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Dog Kennel, RV/Boat Storage

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,899,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$10,168
Taxes	$1,996
Insurance	$522
Utilities	$332 See report
Total	$13,018/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/18/25 Mar 18, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$1,899,000	104.2% (22.8% / YR)
2/27/25 Feb 27, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED
8/20/20 Aug 20, 2020		MRED	$930,000

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This house located in Wheaton, IL 60187 is currently for sale for $1,899,000. 224 N Ellis Avenue is a 6,200 square foot house with 5 beds and 6 baths that has been on Estately for 36 days. This house is in the attendance area of Longfellow Elementary School, Wheaton North High School, and Franklin Middle School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, @properties Christie's International Real Estate, and Julie Schwager as distributed by MLS GRID.

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