Introducing 426 E Prairie Ave, on the market for the first time since it was built in 1960. Situated on a premium elevated corner lot, this rustic Scandinavian cottage offers a rare opportunity to update, expand, or build new on one of Wheaton's best streets. The interior is highlighted by hand-cut wood-beamed ceilings and trim, adding warmth and character throughout. At the center of the home, a two-level brick-clad fireplace is wrapped by spiral stairs leading to the upper level. Upstairs are two generous size bedrooms and a full bath. The main level has a third bedroom or office, plus the kitchen, living room, dining room, and another full bath. The full basement is partially finished on one side with a rec room and desk area, and the other side is unfinished storage. Prairie Ave is one of those streets where you slow down just to look. The home is surrounded by some of the most beautiful houses in Wheaton, and it's an easy walk to Lawson Field, Hawthorne Elementary, and Wheaton College. Downtown Wheaton's shops and restaurants are a short drive away. Homes on this block rarely come to market, and this is a chance to make your own mark on it.
Details
MLS #
12790737
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
House
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Year
1960
Days On Site
3
Listing Provided By
Compass | Matt Lorentsen
Features
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
2 Total
SQ Feet
1,632
Garage
1
Basement
Y
Story(s)
2
Acreage
0.23
Interior
Rooms Total
6
Cooling
Partial
Heating
Gas
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Electric Cooktop
Fireplaces Total
2
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning
Laundry Features
Laundry Chute
Exterior
Construction Materials
Stucco
Patio And Porch Features
Deck, Porch
Parking
Parking Features
Asphalt, Yes, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces
1
Utilities
Sewer
Public Sewer
Taxes
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
9059
Area Information
State
IL
County
DuPage
City
Wheaton
Zip Code
60187
Area
Wheaton
School District
Wheaton North High School
Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School
High School
Wheaton North High School
Listing VS Median (in 60187)
Price: $695,000
low | high
Med: $450,000
85.251798561151% of Average
sqft: 1,632
low | high
Med: 1,480
59.313725490196% of Average
$ / sqft: $426
low | high
Med: $304
78.601983278242% of Average
On site: 3
low | high
Med: 72
4.166666666667% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Market Activity 60187
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Sep 2026
Sales: 6
Avg $ Per SqFt: $326.48
Min Sale Price: $345,000
Max Sale Price: $1,300,000
Med Sale Price: $476,262
Date: Aug 2026
Sales: 18
Avg $ Per SqFt: $335.88
Min Sale Price: $15,000
Max Sale Price: $2,049,000
Med Sale Price: $501,000
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 17
Avg $ Per SqFt: $316.9
Min Sale Price: $270,000
Max Sale Price: $835,000
Med Sale Price: $464,000
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 22
Avg $ Per SqFt: $321.77
Min Sale Price: $250,000
Max Sale Price: $1,999,999
Med Sale Price: $592,500
Date: May 2026
Sales: 28
Avg $ Per SqFt: $303.77
Min Sale Price: $300,000
Max Sale Price: $1,220,000
Med Sale Price: $547,500
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 25
Avg $ Per SqFt: $315.52
Min Sale Price: $330,000
Max Sale Price: $1,625,000
Med Sale Price: $595,000
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 20
Avg $ Per SqFt: $316.36
Min Sale Price: $250,000
Max Sale Price: $1,500,000
Med Sale Price: $515,000
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 18
Avg $ Per SqFt: $291.19
Min Sale Price: $295,000
Max Sale Price: $910,000
Med Sale Price: $484,000
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 13
Avg $ Per SqFt: $274.78
Min Sale Price: $355,000
Max Sale Price: $1,415,000
Med Sale Price: $602,400
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 7
Avg $ Per SqFt: $288.65
Min Sale Price: $216,000
Max Sale Price: $2,450,000
Med Sale Price: $392,000
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 9
Avg $ Per SqFt: $281.68
Min Sale Price: $275,000
Max Sale Price: $760,000
Med Sale Price: $475,000
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 24
Avg $ Per SqFt: $287.96
Min Sale Price: $230,000
Max Sale Price: $1,625,000
Med Sale Price: $492,500
Sourced by Back At You
Sep 2026
Sales:
6
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$326.48
Min Sale Price:
$345,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,300,000
Med Sale Price:
$476,262
Aug 2026
Sales:
18
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$335.88
Min Sale Price:
$15,000
Max Sale Price:
$2,049,000
Med Sale Price:
$501,000
Jul 2026
Sales:
17
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$316.9
Min Sale Price:
$270,000
Max Sale Price:
$835,000
Med Sale Price:
$464,000
Jun 2026
Sales:
22
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$321.77
Min Sale Price:
$250,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,999,999
Med Sale Price:
$592,500
May 2026
Sales:
28
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$303.77
Min Sale Price:
$300,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,220,000
Med Sale Price:
$547,500
Apr 2026
Sales:
25
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$315.52
Min Sale Price:
$330,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,625,000
Med Sale Price:
$595,000
Mar 2026
Sales:
20
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$316.36
Min Sale Price:
$250,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,500,000
Med Sale Price:
$515,000
Feb 2026
Sales:
18
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$291.19
Min Sale Price:
$295,000
Max Sale Price:
$910,000
Med Sale Price:
$484,000
Jan 2026
Sales:
13
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$274.78
Min Sale Price:
$355,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,415,000
Med Sale Price:
$602,400
Dec 2025
Sales:
7
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$288.65
Min Sale Price:
$216,000
Max Sale Price:
$2,450,000
Med Sale Price:
$392,000
Nov 2025
Sales:
9
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$281.68
Min Sale Price:
$275,000
Max Sale Price:
$760,000
Med Sale Price:
$475,000
Oct 2025
Sales:
24
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$287.96
Min Sale Price:
$230,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,625,000
Med Sale Price:
$492,500
MLS Number: 12790737
Matt Lorentsen – (630) 621-0458 – matt.lorentsen@compass.com
Compass – (630) 909-9551
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MLS Number: 12790737
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