wheaton: New Zip Code for South Wheaton - 05/17/08 08:47 PM
It looks like the City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Post Master have decided to divide Wheaton up into two zip code regions for more effective and faster delivery of the mail.
Homes and businesses south of Roosevelt Road will be given the new zip code of 60189. The north part
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wheaton: Wheaton, Illinois Market Report - May 2007 - 06/04/07 10:18 PM
May in Wheaton is a great time of year. The tulips are up, the trees are really beginning to turn green, the French Market has begun, kids are anxious to get out of school and buyers are out looking for homes. This May had 52 single family homes close with an
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wheaton: Memorial Day Parade Route - 05/18/07 03:31 PM
This year's Memorial Day Parade will be hosted by the American Legion Post 76. The parade will take place on May 28 and start at 10 a.m. Kick off will be at Memorial Park and end at the Wheaton Cemetery. A service will begin at 11 a.m. at the cemetery to
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wheaton: 16 Kids??? We Need a Bigger House! - 05/02/07 10:16 AM
Honestly, our 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath 1950s ranch is plenty big for our family. The truth is Kevin and I have been foster parents for the last 6 years. Our two birth children are 9 and 7 years old. We have fostered 14 children over the years. They have ranged in
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wheaton: Looking for Extra Space? - 03/10/07 12:19 AM
Try Storage!
If lack of space for your belongings is an issue for you, off-site storage may be the right solution. Renting storage space is a pretty simple process, especially when you plan ahead.
Shop around to find the facility that best meets your needs such as storage size,
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wheaton: Spring has to be Right Around the Corner - Doesn't it? - 03/04/07 09:26 PM
Think Spring, Think Maintenance Spring is a season of renewal. So not surprisingly, real estate activity begins to swing into high gear. The weather is more cooperative and people want to get out of their cars. If you are considering putting your home on the market, now's a good time to do some
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wheaton: Briarcliffe Townhomes Market Report - 02/14/07 10:07 PM
The Briarcliffe townhomes in Wheaton, Illinois is a very popular location in Wheaton. They are known to be well built and spacious. These are some of the best entry level homes in Wheaton. The Briarcliffe townhomes are located in the Southeast corner of Wheaton divided by President Street. The townhome
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wheaton: Briarcliffe Subdivision Market Report - 02/14/07 03:04 PM
The Briarcliffe subdivision in Wheaton, Illinois is a very popular location for well built homes at reasonable prices. The Briarcliffe single family homes are located in the Southeast corner of Wheaton along Butterfield Road. The subdivision was built by Weisman-Hughes builders in the early to mid 1970s. Briar Patch
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wheaton: 109 Hawkins Circle, Wheaton - 01/26/07 11:22 AM
Incredible Home with Top-of-the-Line Kitchen This is a stunning 3600 square foot Georgian in coveted Danada East subdivision. The newly remodeled kitchen was completed in 2005 with granite counters, 42" cabinets, center island with prep sink, stainless steel appliances, warming oven and many rich details. It is truly a gourmet kitchen created with the
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wheaton: Hollybrook - 2006 Housing review - 01/24/07 10:39 PM
In 2006, twenty homes were sold in Hollybrook with an average sale price of $166,760 and about 97% of asking price. These townhomes are a good investments for both residents and landlords. These homes rent out for between $1000 and $1200 per month depending on location, condition and amenities (basement, garage,
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wheaton: Affordable Wheaton Homes - 01/24/07 10:24 PM
One of Wheaton’s most affordable neighborhoods is Hollybrook. Hollybrook is a wonderful townhome community of mostly two bedroom, one baths homes. The subdivision has some great amenities; a heated pool, tennis court, playground and club house. It is also boarded by Briar Patch Park where Briarcliffe baseball is played during
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wheaton: Spotlight Tours - A New Kind of Open House - 01/23/07 12:25 AM
First, let me say that in no way can I take credit for this wonderful idea. A group of Realtors at Keller Williams and ReMax thought it up and organized the event. Kevin and I just had the smarts to jump in and participate. The concept is a Friday evening Open House.
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wheaton: Danada North Subdivision - 01/19/07 01:17 PM
Danada North is one of three Danada subdivision located in South Wheaton. The homes were built between 1987 and 1994. The home range in size from 2200 square feet to 2800 square feet. Most homes are two stories and have 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Some even have a first floor
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wheaton: Iraq Hero Celebrated - 01/17/07 10:06 PM
January 17, 2007 is officially Cliff Dillon Day in Wheaton. Wheaton Police Officer Cliff Dillon is an Illinois National Guard who just returned from his second tour of duty in Iraq. Wheaton Mayor James Carr presented Officer Dillon with a proclamation recognizing his courageous service to his country. This honor is
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wheaton: Old House? New House? Weighing Your Options - 01/12/07 11:37 PM
Maybe it has something to do with a childhood home we fondly remember. Many of us long for old homes built with unique architecture, quality craftsmanship and beautiful details. We recall the hand carvings, plaster walls and eyebrow dormers of homes we've known. On the other hand, how do
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wheaton: Some Famous Wheaton-ites - 01/12/07 09:06 PM
It's hard to believe our little town has so many famous and influential people as part of its history. Jim Belushi - actor, ABC sitcom According to Jim John Belushi - actor, Saturday Night Live, The Blues Brothers, and Animal House Joe Birkett - DuPage County State's Attorney Dennis Dugan - actor and
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wheaton: The Early History of Wheaton - 01/12/07 03:54 PM
The history of Wheaton began with the vision of three men, Erastus Gary and Jesse and Warren Wheaton. The three claimed hundreds of acres of property just West of Chicago between 1837 and 1838. In a strategic move, the Wheaton brothers gave away 3 miles of land to an up and
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wheaton: "Selling" Real Estate - 01/11/07 09:49 PM
I had a good friend come over to pick up some local real estate information for her parents. After a few minutes talking at the door about kids, school, what's for dinner - really anything but real estate, my friend said, "I tried to get my mom to come in with
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wheaton: Five Reasons Wheaton is a Great Place to Live - 01/10/07 10:35 PM
Wheaton was a stop on the Underground Railroad during it's height between 1835 and 1861. There was high antislavery sentiment all over DuPage County. Wheaton was progressive even then...Wheaton resident John Quincy Adams dedicated the first library in the memory of his late wife in 1891. More recently, the Wheaton Public
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wheaton: Downtown Wheaton Calendar of Events - 01/09/07 01:15 PM
Downtown Wheaton Association has already published a calendar of events for 2007. Here's a quick sample of just some of the fun to be had in Wheaton.
Feel free to check out the Downtown Wheaton Association website for more details and times.
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