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Active Under ContractMLS #: 126956061 / 565 Beds · 4 Baths · 3,064 sq ft
$689,000
1N226 Ellis Avenue E, Carol Stream IL, 60188
Est. payment: $4,623/mo · 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.95%, principal, interest, and taxes per the listing
Price per sq ft
$225
Built in
2005
Property size
3,064 sq ft
Property type
Detached Single
Listed by Howard Fearon with HomeSmart Realty Group
Questions about this home: Nick Rife, Rife Realty, (815) 258-1471 or Nick@RifeRealty.com
Overview
Welcome to this beautifully maintained, one-owner 5-bedroom, 4-bath home in unincorporated Wheaton with a Carol Stream mailing address, Milton township, DuPage County with lower taxes and highly sought-after Wheaton schools.** This spacious home features a stately brick-front exterior, hardwood flooring throughout the main and second levels, and an open-concept floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining. The main level offers a welcoming foyer, elegant living and dining rooms with tray ceilings, and a beautifully appointed kitchen featuring a large center island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and abundant cabinet space. A first-floor bedroom with a full bath provides the perfect space for guests, related living, or a private home office. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet, double vanity, separate shower, and relaxing whirlpool tub. Bedrooms two through four each feature tray ceilings, hardwood flooring, and generous walk-in closets. The finished basement is an entertainer's dream with 9-foot ceilings, insulated drywall, a soundproof ceiling, a full bath with steam shower, and abundant storage space. Additional updates and amenities include the HVAC system, water heater, whole-house generator, iron filter, water softener, and reverse osmosis system. Outside, enjoy a professionally landscaped, fully fenced backyard complete with a custom paver patio-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ideally located near Wheaton North High School, shopping, dining, parks, and transportation, this exceptional home is truly move-in ready. **Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to own an exceptional home in a highly desirable location!** provides the perfect space for guests, related living, or a private home office. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet, double vanity, separate shower, and a relaxing whirlpool tub. Bedrooms two through four each feature tray ceilings, hardwood flooring, and generous walk-in closets. The finished basement is an entertainer's dream with 9-foot ceilings, insulated drywall, a soundproof ceiling, a full bath with steam shower, and abundant storage space. Additional updates and amenities include the HVAC system, water heater, whole-house generator, iron filter, water softener, and reverse osmosis system. Outside, enjoy a professionally landscaped, fully fenced backyard complete with a custom paver patio-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ideally located near Wheaton North High School, shopping, dining, parks, and transportation, this exceptional home is truly move-in ready. **The sellers are requesting a possession date in late October and would greatly appreciate buyers who can accommodate this preferred timeline. A late October possession is strongly preferred and will help facilitate the sellers' transition.** Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to own this exceptional home!
Location
1N226 Ellis Avenue E, Carol Stream IL, 60188
- Township
- Milton
- County
- DuPage
- Subdivision
- Gary Avenue Gardens
- Area
- Carol Stream
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Total rooms
- 14
- Living area
- 3,064 sq ft (Assessor)
- Square footage notes
- Upper Sq Ft: 1532, Main Sq Ft: 1532, Above Grade Total Sq Ft: 3064, Finished Basement Sq Ft: 1532, Total Basement Sq Ft: 1532, Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 4596, Total Finished/Unfinished Sq Ft: 4596
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
- Appliances
- Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener Owned, Other
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- 1 (Family Room)
- Basement
- Finished, Full, Daylight
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Listing details
- MLS number
- 12695606
- Status
- Active Under Contract
- Property type
- Detached Single
- Year built
- 2005
- Town
- Carol Stream
- ZIP
- 60188
- Updated
- Sep 2, 2026
Estimate your payment
Term, years
Your monthly payment will be
$4,623
Principal, interest, and estimated taxes.
Loan $551,200 Down $137,800
- Principal and interest
- $3,649
- Property taxes (2024, per the listing)
- $974
Ballpark estimated payments for planning. Not a quote or a preapproval.
What this estimate includes
Principal, interest, and property taxes: the listing's reported bill when MRED has one, otherwise an estimate from typical corridor rates. Insurance and any PMI are not included, and this is not an offer of credit. Your real number depends on your credit, the lender, and the property.
Talk to Nick and he will connect you with one of his preferred lenders for a real figure.
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