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This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1561 N GARY Avenue in Wheaton, IL is listed for $299,900 ($216 per sqft). Built in 1930, the home offers 1,386 sqft of living space on a 0.35 acres lot.

Agent Description

Calling all investors, rehabbers, and flippers ~ this one has a lot to offer. TWO SEPARATE LOTS INCLUDED WITH THIS PROPERTY. & ~ totaling 17,580 SQ ft. North side of the house sits just over the lot line. Great value in the land but house has a lot of potential.

3 bedrooms, 1380 sq ft plus a basement. Hardwood floors. 2nd floor full Bathroom could be easily added. Walking distance to WN High School, the treasured Wheaton Sport Center, and Cosley Zoo. Gary Ave has just gone through a major improvement project.

Short distance to downtown Wheaton and the Metra Station. Lots of potential ~ restore it to its original charm for yourself ~ spruce it up for the next buyer ~ or tear it down and build your dream home. Call me to discuss the potential. HVAC (Carrier) installed in '12 ~ Sub panel replaced and 220 v line installed in Sept '13 ~ New Roof Aug/'16. Interior pics were from prior to last tenant. Kitchen has since been removed.

Key Features

  • Built in 1930
  • 0.35 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 6 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
6 spaces
1930

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,604/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$217
Interest$1,300
Insurance$87

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1561 N GARY Avenue

Wheaton, IL 60187

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Frame Shake Siding

Parking

Off StreetOwned

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1561 N GARY Avenue is listed at $299,900 ($216/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,300 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1930, 0.35 acre lot, 2 stories, 6 parking spaces, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Craig Doherty and can be reached at (630) 530-0900 or craigdohertyrealestate@gmail.com.

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Craig Doherty

Agent at @properties Christies International Real Estate

(630) 530-0900

Listed by @properties Christies International Real Estate · View on Broker Site

MLS# 12666058· Source: listhub· Updated 1 days ago

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1561 N GARY Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187

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