1406 Taft Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189
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SOLD
JUL 23, 2026

1406 Taft Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,406 sqft

$425,000

Last Sold: Jul 23, 2026
3% below list $440K
$302/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,946/mo*
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$425,000

Last Sold: Jul 23, 2026
3% below list $440K
$302/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,946/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,406 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1988
Living Area
1,406 sqft
Price/Sqft
$302/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

This wonderful split level has been well maintained and is ready for your finishing touches! New furnace 2025, central air 2014, hot water heater 2022, newer exterior doors, siding, fascia. Vinyl replacement windows throughout believed to be done in last 10 years. Hardwood floors in bedrooms and under carpet in living/dining room. Large kitchen has stainless appliances and separate eating area. Spacious family room is currently being used as bedroom, but features a gas fireplace and ceiling fan. Fantastic oversized garage with newer door, separate electric panel, heater and workshop area - the ultimate man cave. Private yard has lovely patio and separate entrance to the lower level. Extra wide driveway allows for additional parking spaces. Great location close to everything, acclaimed District 200 schools. Home is in excellent condition but senior seller prefers to sell As-Is. You are home!
1406 Taft Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,406 sqft single-family home built in 1988. It last sold for $425,000 on Jul 23, 2026 (3% below the $440,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $439,900, with a rent estimate of $3,234/month.

Home Details for 1406 Taft Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,PartialNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1406 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Water HeaterDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas Log, Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Bi-LevelAccessibility: No Disability Access
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Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1988
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bi-Level
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, BrickNot a New ConstructionIs Habitable Residence
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0522106002

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $440,000Price Per Sqft: $302/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jun 18 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

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Location

Direction & Address
City: Wheaton
School Information
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 200Jr High / Middle School: Edison Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 200High School: Wheaton Warrenville South H SHigh School District: 200

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12669186Attribution Contact: (630) 675-9979Activation Date: Sun Jun 07 2026Back On Market Date: Fri Jun 19 2026

Additional Information

MRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: NoMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayHide Days On Site DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Sue Pearce, CNC, (630) 675-9979
J.W. Reedy Realty
Amy Finnegan, CSC, (630) 675-9980
J.W. Reedy Realty
Bought with: Kip Thang, (224) 565-1381, Real 1 Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12669186

Price History for 1406 Taft Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/23/2026$425,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12669186
06/18/2026$440,000ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12669186
06/12/2026$440,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12669186
01/22/2003$235,500Sold
N/A
03/23/1999$155,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Wheaton

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$466K
$23.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.0%
Price per sq ft
$266
$8MoM
Available listings
111
18MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$6,919
Assessment$123,350
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1406 Taft Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1316 Wilson Ave, Wheaton, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$430,000
12/18/25
3
2
1,711
1406 E Elm St, Wheaton, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$440,000
05/20/26
3
1.5
1,199
1019 Pershing Ave, Wheaton, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$418,000
03/20/26
3
1.5
1,650
1020 Pershing Ave, Wheaton, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$416,500
05/19/26
3
2
1,194
521 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$430,000
08/01/25
4
1.5
1,608
1504 Dawes Ave, Wheaton, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$487,500
03/02/26
3
2
1,500
1206 Taft Ave, Wheaton, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$300,000
03/11/26
4
2
1,884
1107 E Elm St, Wheaton, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$415,000
07/14/26
3
2.5
1,557
1500 Pershing Ave, Wheaton, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$500,000
06/09/26
4
3
2,080

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What Locals Say about Wheaton

At least 334 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 43 % Say there are community events

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  • Jwoen
    "We definitely need a car to live here. Public transportation is only Metra and limited buses. Downtown is about 30 miles and can be reached using Metra."
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  • Rachel Williams
    "20 min to Bloomingdale, not much traffic. Lots of traffic going into the city. Roosevelt road going east can get very backed up. "
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  • Rebecca Strain
    "A lot of people walk dogs across the street from my apartment complex. They pick up after their pets. Also there are several public parks nearby and I’ve seen people playing with their dogs there. It’s beautiful and safe in this neighborhood."
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  • Est.john
    "Wheaton is a safe and very friendly place to live. I have lived here for 18 years and have nothing bad to say about it. Great neighbors,shops and community. I have always felt safe in this town."
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  • Wheaton Mom
    "There are dogs everywhere. Lots of pet shops nearby. Most apartments accept dogs. Nice pet area. People don’t seam to let you get closer to see their dogs. "
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  • Colleen R.
    "Grew up here and love it and community. Very safe but not much nightlife. Downtown area has gotten a nice facelift. "
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  • Amycullerton06
    "Dog owners would like all the different walking trails, parks, neighborhoods and lakes to walk at. There’s a variety of dogs and lots of dog parks. "
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  • Sara C.
    "There is a short drive to two different Metra stops and there is very easy access to the highway just a couple miles up the road. The commute to downtown is not bad via train or car. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Walk to downtown train station and prairie paths. Easy even in winter time. Also have access to another station in town"
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  • Sara C.
    "I take the Metra into Chicago for work. Parking by the train is easy and the drive to the train station is traffic-free. "
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  • Sarahennings1
    "I have lived here for 15 months. I love the neighborhood. It's a very quiet area even on the fourth of July. I love my house. There is not much traffic. I would recommend this neighborhood to anyone. It is conveniently located to shopping and major streets and interstates. "
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  • Mia B.
    "It is a very dog friendly neighborhood. People pick up after them and I rarely see off leash. Great open areas"
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  • Lorraine T.
    "My drive is fast and not congested! I love the community and I feel very safe in the area. I feel secure when getting mail. The area has a lot of stores in walking distance "
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  • Wendy P.
    "Wheaton is a very safe family friendly neighborhood. The schools are great. I've lived in the area for a few years now and it's been very nice. "
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  • Steven K.
    "It’s an easy commute to Chicago from here. Easy access to highways, lots of parks, restaurants etc. "
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  • Ariellealvin
    "Neighborhood is busy but usually quiet while remaining within a great distance of several businesses."
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  • Gymmia
    "People are friendly. Homes are well maintained. Very safe too. My neighbor she’s the snow removal for the entire block. Great neighbor"
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  • Jemealmckinney
    "They Don’t Really Have Events it’s BORING the neighbors complain about ANY noise you make even if it’s in your house/apartment "
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  • Vidaviviane
    "Parents are not interested in teaching social skills. At public gatherings nobody makes eye contact. Sad sad place. People are not interested in being friendly, getting to know you, being friendly. Polite people but that’s about it. "
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  • Michele R.
    "Sidewalks are abundant. Traffic is light and stops for walkers. Dog owners are required to pick up after their dogs."
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  • Logan P. B.
    "Great schools in the area. Safe. Homes maintain their value very well. Glad we bought our first home here!"
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  • Andrey B.
    "Have no idea I’m not a dog owner. But I see dog owners walking their dogs all the time and everyone seems happy as well as cleaning up after their dogs"
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  • some lady
    "People are always out walking their dogs, and a lot of dogs just hang out in the backyards in the summer so you start to get to know and recognize the homes here through the dogs and not the owners, haha. Also, lots of specialized dog stores and grooming. great place for a spoiled pooch! "
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  • Adam Russell
    "It’s a great place to live, small town feel, close to pretty much everything we need and I can still go to downtown Chicago by train or by car without too much hassle. "
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    "Many years in the neighborhood- always quiet. It’s great for children and walks and easily accessible to stores, movie theaters and dr’s offices etc. "
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  • Lorraine T.
    "Get together everyone gets along well. and it is a very quiet neighborhood the complex cuts the grass well. We have breakfast Saturday. So it’s always a way to bring everyone together "
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  • Jeremy
    "Streets are busy. The neighborhood is safe but we still live in unsafe times. We have heard of crime in the area but have felt safe. "
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  • Jay M.
    "You are close to everything. The neighbors are friendly. We hold block parties. Not that far from major thorough fares. Good schools and excellent town voted best place to live in Illinois 2018"
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  • Billhinckley
    "We have many festivals and a great downtown area for young couples and families. Wheaton was voted one of the safest cities in America recently and it truly is a safe place. "
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  • Kenflanigan
    "dogs are walked regularly and all are friendly. all owners clean up after their dog. Barking is at a minimum."
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  • Cgronemeyer
    "good quiet neighborhood...once the older homes get torn down new ones will pop up..lots of churches and families. Close to downtown"
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  • Bola345
    "I have live here for over 6 years now and I love it. It is just the right amount of combined exposure to nature, elements of life and the tranquility of the suburbia experience. "
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    "Great place to raise a family. There is a great mix of culture, suburbia, quaint downtown. Easy to commute anywhere. Near expressways"
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