229 Center Street — Naperville, IL 60540
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Naperville, IL 60540

229 Center Street

$665,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,576 sqft
Listed at $665,000 11 days on market $10,791/yr taxes
01About this home

In the HEART OF NAPERVILLE'S coveted HISTORIC DISTRICT, this timeless home offers the perfect blend of charm, character, and an unbeatable WALK TO EVERYTHING LIFESTYLE. Located just THREE BLOCKS from downtown Naperville's acclaimed dining and shopping, and only ONE BLOCK from the METRA STATIOM and the DUPAGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Naperville history in one of the city's most sought after locations. WALK TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS while enjoying all the conveniences of downtown living right outside your door. Inside, this beautifully maintained 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH home showcases stunning REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS completed in 2026, adding warmth and elegance throughout. The UPDATED KITCHEN blends modern functionality with classic charm, creating a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining alike. Relax on the inviting FRONT PORCH, unwind on the BACK PORCH, or entertain guests on the NEWLY ADDED PAVER PATIO overlooking the expansive FENCED BACKYARD. This LARGE CORNER LOT has fresh sod and professional landscaping completed in 2025. The OVERSIZED DETACHED GARAGE is a STANDOUT FEATURE rarely found in the Historic District. FULLY INSULATED and equipped with its own HVAC SYSTEM, it offers ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES for hobby space, workshop, fitness area, or additional entertaining. Recent UPGRADES to the garage include a durable polyurea floor coating in 2024 and a 100-amp electrical subpanel added in 2023. Major improvements to the home provide peace of mind, including HVAC and HOT WATER HEATER replaced in 2021. UPDATED 200-amp electrical service. Homes offering this combination of HISTORIC CHARACTER, MODERN UPDATES, EXCEPTIONAL OUTDOOR SPACE, and PREMIER downtown Naperville LOCATION RARELY become available. This is MORE THAN A HOME, it is a LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY buyers will not want to miss.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$665,000
List price
1,576
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
1 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1900
Year built
0.19 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$10,791
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
11
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarage OwnedDetachedDrivewayOwnedGarage
Construction
Cedar
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Ellsworth Elementary School
Naperville, IL
📍0.3 mi🚗1 min🚶7 min
M Middle school
Washington Junior High School
Naperville, IL
📍0.2 mi🚗1 min🚶4 min
H High school
Naperville North High School
Naperville, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶16 min
  • Thai Medallion 500 ft
  • Fiammé 950 ft
  • Kreger's Brat and Sausage Haus 0.3 mi
  • MOD Pizza 0.3 mi
  • Green Basil 0.3 mi
  • Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House 0.3 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.5 mi
  • BP Shop 0.6 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.6 mi
  • Shell 0.8 mi
  • Fresh Thyme 1.0 mi
  • Marathon 1.2 mi
  • Burlington Square Park 450 ft
  • Kendall Park 0.2 mi
  • Central Park 0.2 mi
  • Sally Benton Park 0.3 mi
  • Heritage Place Park 0.4 mi
  • Kroehler Park 0.4 mi
  • Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea 0.3 mi
  • Bistro du Bouchard 0.3 mi
  • Elite Boba 0.4 mi
  • Starbucks 0.4 mi
  • Sparrow Coffee 0.5 mi
  • Starbucks 0.6 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 25, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Keller Williams Infinity
$665,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Keller Williams Infinity · Elizabeth Heavener · 630-926-7087
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