717 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
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OFF MARKET

$518,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1,557 sqft

717 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187

Est. Refi. Payment $3,768/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold May 20, 2025 for $1,200,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$519K
Since last month
Decreased$400 (-0.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$9K (-1.7%)
Since last sale
Decreased$681K (-56.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +122% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$519K
August 2026$519K
July 2026$515K
June 2026$489K
May 2026$493K
April 2026$472K
March 2026$463K
February 2026$507K
January 2026$528K
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
615 Wakeman Ave, Wheaton, IL
0.29
Lot/Land
$350,000
10/03/25
-
-
325 E Hawthorne Blvd, Wheaton, IL
0.50
Lot/Land
$565,000
11/24/25
-
-
1023 E Willow Ave, Wheaton, IL
0.85
Lot/Land
$1,219,000
02/03/26
-
-
225 Lorraine St, Glen Ellyn, IL
1.38
Lot/Land
$355,000
08/21/26
-
-
N405 Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL
1.38
Lot/Land
$250,000
07/24/26
-
-
512 Pershing Ave, Wheaton, IL
1.32
Lot/Land
$90,000
01/14/26
-
-
30 Gary Ave #29, Wheaton, IL
1.20
Lot/Land
$15,000
09/04/26
-
-
1N-327 Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL
1.90
Lot/Land
$115,000
05/27/26
-
-
25W328 Plamondon Rd, Wheaton, IL
2.22
Lot/Land
$282,500
08/17/26
-
-
621 W Wilson Ave, Lombard, IL
3.10
Lot/Land
$65,000
05/08/26
-
-

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1032 N Cherry St, Wheaton, IL 60187
0.02
$454,300
3
2
-
Off Market
1104 N Cherry St, Wheaton, IL 60187
0.03
$535,600
4
2.5
-
Off Market
1028 N Cherry St, Wheaton, IL 60187
0.01
$913,500
4
2.5
2,916
Off Market
1118 N Cherry St, Wheaton, IL 60187
0.07
$439,500
4
2
1,534
Off Market
1115 Cherry St, Wheaton, IL 60187
0.07
$567,400
3
2
1,617
Off Market
817 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
0.06
$445,000
3
2
2,236
Recently Sold
1132 Cherry St, Wheaton, IL 60187
0.11
$324,600
2
1
-
Off Market
1119 Santa Rosa Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
0.11
$704,500
4
2.5
2,052
Off Market
941 Howard St, Wheaton, IL 60187
0.07
$809,400
4
2.5
2,750
Off Market
1124 Webster Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
0.10
$410,200
2
1
1,124
Off Market
1123 Santa Rosa Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
0.12
$675,000
3
2
1,355
Recently Sold
1133 Cherry St, Wheaton, IL 60187
0.11
$499,500
5
2.5
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 717 E Forest Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Lot/Land
Built in 1950
1,557 sqft
$333/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Custom home plan
Land For Sale
BUILD YOUR HOME ON WHEATON'S NORTH SIDE

With housing inventory at historic lows, seize this rare opportunity to build your home on a corner lot in Wheaton's North Side. Settle your family in a friendly neighborhood steps from Lawson Field, Wheaton College, College Avenue Train Station, and Downtown Wheaton

http://www.717eforest.com

***The existing structure, a 1950 one-story residence, is vacant and considered a tear-down. ***
717 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187 is a 3 bedroom, 1,557 sqft lot/land built in 1950. It last sold for $1,200,000 on May 20, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2021 with an asking price of $2,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 1, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $518,700.

Home Details for 717 E Forest Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Lot LandArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7161 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 20, 2025
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,200,000
Jan 2, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11821652
ListingRemoved
Jul 1, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11821652
Listed For Sale
$1,100,000
Jun 3, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11742383
ListingRemoved
Mar 22, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11742383
Listed For Sale
$280,000

Market trends in Wheaton

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$516K
$20.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.0%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$284
$7MoM
Available listings
129
7MoM

Around this home

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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  • Ap.craver@gmail.com
    "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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  • gregorylurban
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 717 E Forest Ave

  • What is 717 E Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 717 E Forest Ave in Wheaton, IL is $518,700.
  • What is the price history for 717 E Forest Ave?
    717 E Forest Ave in Wheaton, IL last sold for $1,200,000 in May 2025.
  • Is Wheaton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Wheaton is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Wheaton?
    The median sale price in Wheaton is $516K. That is up $20.5K from the prior month.

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