304 N Scott St Wheaton IL - Just Sold

Sold in 7 Days, $10,000 Over Asking: 304 N Scott Street, Wheaton

Some sales are worth telling the story behind. This is one of them.

304 N Scott Street listed as Coming Soon in Wheaton's in-town core, across from the library, and closed just seven days later at $835,000, ten thousand dollars over its $825,000 list price. We had the rare privilege of representing both the buyer and the seller on this one, guiding both sides to a smooth, fast close.

Here's a look at the home that moved this quickly, and the neighborhood that helped make it happen.

Property Overview: 304 N Scott St, Wheaton IL 60187

The Basics

4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms + 1 Half Bath
Approximately 2,300 sq ft of finished living space (estimated)
Four finished levels, including a finished attic and finished basement
Built in 1925 | 2 Stories
Corner lot, fenced yard, 0.21 acres
Detached 1-car garage
Milton Township, DuPage County
MLS #12689194

Interior

Third-floor primary suite with a full bath and a wood laminate walk-in closet
Wood-burning fireplace in the living room
Hardwood floors throughout most main and upper level rooms
Finished basement with a recreation room, exercise room, and storage
Heated sun/Florida room on the main level
Separate dining room
In-unit laundry
Pocket doors and sliding glass doors

Kitchen

Eating area with table space and an island
Full appliance package: oven/range, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer, disposal, all stainless steel kitchen appliances

Systems and Mechanicals

Heating: gas, forced air
Cooling: central air
Electrical: 100 amp service
Sewer: storm sewer | Water: Lake Michigan

Exterior

Vinyl siding
Concrete driveway
Deck
Gated entry

Room Dimensions

Room	Size	Level
Living Room	17x15	Main
Dining Room	14x13	Main
Kitchen	13x17	Main
Family Room	10x13	Main
Sun/Florida Room	10x13	Main
Foyer	6x3	Main
2nd Bedroom	12x12	2nd
3rd Bedroom	13x15	2nd
4th Bedroom	9x14	2nd
Laundry Room	6x7	2nd
Primary Bedroom	20x18	3rd
Walk-In Closet	5x15	3rd
Recreation Room	17x26	Basement
Exercise Room	10x14	Basement
Storage	6x12	Basement

Schools (District 200)

Longfellow Elementary
Franklin Junior High
Wheaton North High School

Financials

2025 taxes: $9,731.94 with homeowner exemption
PIN: 0516129021
No HOA

Why This One Moved So Fast

A few things came together here. The home listed as Coming Soon, giving early interest time to build before it hit the open market. It's a genuine four-finished-level home, main floor, second floor, third-floor primary suite, and a finished basement, which is unusual for a 1925 in-town Wheaton property and gave buyers real flexibility: home office, guest space, workout room, whatever the household needed. And the location put it directly across from the Wheaton Public Library, in a walkable pocket close to shopping, dining, parks, and schools.

Put together, that's a home that answers most of a buyer's questions before they even ask them. Total market time: 7 days, list to close.

Representing Both Sides: What That Meant Here

Dual representation isn't something we take on lightly, and it isn't the right fit for every transaction. When it works, it means both the buyer and the seller had a single point of contact who understood the full picture of the deal from day one, which can smooth negotiations and keep a transaction like this one moving at the pace it did. We're proud of how this one came together for both sides.

In-Town Wheaton: Why This Pocket of the City Holds Its Value

This is the part that a listing sheet can't fully capture, and it's exactly why homes in this stretch of Wheaton move quickly.

Walking distance to the library is a genuine amenity, not just a nice-to-have. Living directly across from it means story times, research, and quiet afternoons are a five-minute walk rather than a drive.

Downtown Wheaton's shopping and dining are close by, along with the parks that make an in-town lot feel less like a corner and more like a neighborhood.

District 200 schools anchor the address: Longfellow, Franklin, and Wheaton North, the same district families specifically target when house-hunting in Wheaton.

And the commuter access is real: the property sits near school bus service and a commuter train line, giving households real flexibility for how they get around.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in Wheaton?

Homes like 304 N Scott Street show what's possible when the right property meets the right preparation, whether that's a Coming Soon strategy, a finished lower level that adds real livable space, or a location that speaks for itself. If you're weighing a sale in Wheaton, or looking for a home in this same in-town pocket, we'd love to talk through what a similar strategy could look like for you.