1 226 Ellis Ave

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!