117 E Elm Street — Wheaton, IL 60189
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Wheaton, IL 60189

117 E Elm Street

$400,000
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,055 sqft
Listed at $400,000 7 days on market $10,066/yr taxes
01About this home

ATTENTION builder and buyers looking for a Great Location! Rare opportunity to get a premier, highly walkable downtown Wheaton location. This property sits on an expansive, approximate 90 x 122 lot-offering the perfect canvas to either execute a luxury custom build or do some small updates. LOCATION IS UNBEATABLE! This prime parcel sits steps from Kelly Park and the Illinois Prairie Path. Enjoy true walkability to Mariano's, local elementary and middle schools, and the vibrant dining, shopping, and Metra train access of downtown Wheaton. Enjoy the highly acclaimed, top-rated Wheaton District 200 school system. THE FOOTPRINT & CHARM: This 4-bedroom, 2.1-bathroom home boasts a fantastic ranch-style layout filled with character. The floor plan features a large, sun-filled living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace with built-in bookcases, opening to a formal dining room with French doors that lead to a screened-in porch. An eat-in kitchen offers a breakfast bar and excellent prep space. The separate family room includes a gas potbelly stove and a convenient powder room. The dedicated bedroom wing houses four ample bedrooms, including a primary suite complete with a walk-in closet and private bath. Outside, the fully fenced backyard features a patio perfect for entertaining. THE OPPORTUNITY & DETAILS: Whether you choose to build new, or do some updates to the home, the location ensures incredible equity potential. The home is being sold "As-Is". Needs some TLC. See attached assessments on settling that the seller received when the property was purchased.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$400,000
List price
2,055
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1954
Year built
0.25 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$10,066
Annual taxes
Ranch
Style
7
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
BrickFrame
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle school
E Elementary school
Whittier Elementary School
Wheaton, IL
📍22 mi🚗58 min
M Middle school
Edison Middle School
Wheaton, IL
📍121 mi🚗314 min
H High school
Wheaton Warrenville South H S
Wheaton, IL
  • Jack Straws 0.6 mi
  • Domino's 0.6 mi
  • Jimmy John's 0.6 mi
  • Poor Boy 2 0.6 mi
  • Dairy Queen 0.6 mi
  • Culver's 0.7 mi
  • Mariano's Fresh Market 0.3 mi
  • Marathon 0.5 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.7 mi
  • Sunny's Food Mart 0.7 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.8 mi
  • Papa Win Grocery 1.2 mi
  • Kelly Park 500 ft
  • Rotary Park 0.3 mi
  • Central Park 0.4 mi
  • Prairie Path Park 0.6 mi
  • Lincoln Park 0.6 mi
  • Hillside Tot Lot 0.6 mi
  • Starbucks 0.7 mi
  • Bricks Wood Fired Pizza 0.7 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.7 mi
  • Five & Hoek Coffee Co. 0.7 mi
  • Mai Thai Cafe 0.8 mi
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06History

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

Jun 1, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Singular Properties Inc
$400,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Singular Properties Inc · Stephen Lane · 630-327-4260
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12648782
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