838 S Wheaton Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189
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OFF MARKET

838 S Wheaton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,469 sqft

$518,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,569/mo*
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$518,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,569/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,469 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$518K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$15K (+3%)
Since last sale
Increased$88K (+20.4%)
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 +110% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$518K
July 2026$521K
June 2026$536K
May 2026$526K
April 2026$521K
March 2026$514K
February 2026$499K
January 2026$489K
2025
2024
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
821 Warrenville Rd, Wheaton, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$389,000
02/04/26
3
2
1,184
909 S Main St, Wheaton, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$527,400
02/06/26
3
2
2,088
325 W Park Ave, Wheaton, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$605,000
02/24/26
4
2.5
1,644
425 W Indiana St, Wheaton, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$360,000
01/12/26
3
1
1,328
808 Delles Rd, Wheaton, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$450,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,075
104 E Elm St, Wheaton, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$439,900
11/24/25
3
2.5
1,998
714 Delles Rd, Wheaton, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$367,000
08/27/25
3
2
1,040
522 S West St, Wheaton, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$570,000
06/30/26
4
2.5
1,646
1410 S Main St, Wheaton, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$575,000
08/27/25
3
2
1,918
414 S Hale St, Wheaton, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$450,000
12/15/25
4
2
1,482

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
901 S Wheaton Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189
0.05
$764,000
4
2.5
2,778
Off Market
909 S Wheaton Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189
0.06
$868,013
5
3.5
3,839
Recently Sold
816 S Wheaton Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189
0.05
$833,100
4
3.5
2,400
Off Market
921 James Ct, Wheaton, IL 60189
0.08
$1,000,000
5
6
3,283
Recently Sold
821 Warrenville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
0.11
$389,000
3
2
1,184
Recently Sold
1014 S Wheaton Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189
0.13
$1,029,600
4
3.5
3,278
Off Market
325 W Park Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189
0.13
$605,000
4
2.5
1,644
Recently Sold
804 S Warrenville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
0.14
$428,600
4
2
-
Off Market
1023 W James Ct, Wheaton, IL 60189
0.16
$592,600
3
3
1,996
Off Market
713 Warrenville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
0.14
$512,300
3
2
1,732
Off Market
802 S Warrenville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
0.14
$437,500
3
2
-
Off Market
213 W Park Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189
0.14
$519,400
3
3
1,555
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 838 S Wheaton Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1937
Living Area
1,469 sqft
Price/Sqft
$353
Parking
Garage

About this House

WOW this is a show stopper. Use the newly renovated Roosevelt underpass to walk to downtown Wheaton, train. Kelly Park, and Whittier & Edison schools walking distance. New roof, windows, gutters, siding, garage door, sump pump, radon mitigation system, powder room, and cement floor tiles in the entryway. Refinished hardwood floors throughout. Full bathroom has been refinished. Spacious living room with plenty of natural light. Oversized dining room with new French doors that lead out to your manicured fenced in backyard. Loads of counter and cabinet space in your gourmet kitchen. 3 large bedrooms, all upstairs and finished basement. Come make this stunning home yours. Staged by Home Sanctuary Interiors.
838 S Wheaton Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,469 sqft single-family home built in 1937. It last sold for $430,000 on Feb 1, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $518,400, with a rent estimate of $3,228/month.

Home Details for 838 S Wheaton Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1937
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 1, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11208380
Sold
$430,000
Dec 14, 2021
Source: RE/MAX International #11208380
Pending
$439,999
Dec 13, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11208380
Contingent
$439,999
Nov 18, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11208380
PriceChange
$439,999
Price decreased by 2%
Oct 19, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11208380
PendingToActive
$449,222

Market trends in Wheaton

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$502K
$37.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.5%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$277
$11MoM
Available listings
122
11MoM

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 838 S Wheaton Ave

  • What is 838 S Wheaton Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 838 S Wheaton Ave is $518,400.
  • What is the price history for 838 S Wheaton Ave?
    838 S Wheaton Ave last sold for $430,000 in February 2022.
  • 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 $502K. That is up $37.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 838 S Wheaton Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 838 S Wheaton Ave has air conditioning.
  • Does 838 S Wheaton Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 838 S Wheaton Ave has in-unit laundry.

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