Wheaton · DuPage County · IL
Homes for sale in
The Streams.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $265K
- Avg time on market
- 31 days
- Sold · last year
- 9
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About the community
A leafy, mixed-housing neighborhood on the south side of Wheaton.
The Streams is an established residential neighborhood on the south and southwest side of Wheaton in DuPage County, generally south of Roosevelt Road (Route 38) and east of Winfield Road. Built mostly in the 1970s with some homes into the early 1980s, it pairs two products under one name: condominium and townhome-style attached homes alongside detached single-family houses. Water-themed street names and a mature tree canopy give it a quiet, wooded character, and it sits close to Wheaton's Roosevelt Road retail spine and the downtown Metra station. It draws a genuinely mixed set of buyers, from first-timers and downsizers on the attached side to move-up families on the single-family side.
At a glance
Attached and single-family mix
Condominium and townhome-style attached homes alongside detached single-family houses, built mostly in the 1970s into the early 1980s.
Mature tree canopy
Wooded, water-themed streets like Stonebridge Trail and Spring Green Drive give the neighborhood a settled, leafy feel.
An attainable Wheaton entry
The attached homes are among Wheaton's more attainable entry points, while the detached houses reach a higher tier.
District 200 schools
Served by Wheaton Warrenville Community Unit School District 200. Confirm the exact assigned schools by address.
Metra to downtown Chicago
Wheaton's Union Pacific West line station runs to Ogilvie Transportation Center, a short drive north of the neighborhood.
Roosevelt Road retail
Grocery, pharmacy, and big-box shopping along Roosevelt Road are minutes away.
Trails and parks nearby
The Illinois Prairie Path and DuPage forest-preserve trails, plus Wheaton Park District facilities, are close by.
What’s close
The Streams sits south of Roosevelt Road and east of Winfield Road on the south side of Wheaton, a short drive from downtown and its Metra station.
- Neighborhood character
- A mix of attached condos and townhomes and detached single-family homes on wooded, water-themed streets.
- Schools
- Wheaton Warrenville Community Unit School District 200. Reported assignments include Madison Elementary, Edison Middle, and Wheaton Warrenville South High School, but the district draws boundaries by address and operates two high schools. Confirm the exact schools by address.
- Shopping
- The Roosevelt Road corridor for groceries and big-box retail, with downtown Wheaton's restaurants and seasonal French Market nearby.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in nearby Winfield, a short drive northwest.
- Train
- Metra Union Pacific West line at the downtown Wheaton station, running to Ogilvie in roughly 40 to 60 minutes.
- Highway
- Roosevelt Road (Route 38) and Butterfield Road (Route 56), with I-355 to the east and I-88 to the south.
What it’s actually like to live here
The Streams suits buyers who want an established, leafy Wheaton address without paying for a brand-new build. Because the neighborhood pairs attainable attached homes with larger detached houses, it draws a genuinely mixed set of residents: first-time buyers and downsizers gravitate to the condo and townhome side, while families move up into the single-family homes for the yards and the District 200 schools. Day to day, life here leans on convenience, with Roosevelt Road shopping minutes away, downtown Wheaton and its Metra station a quick drive north, and the DuPage forest-preserve and Illinois Prairie Path network close for walking and cycling.
The tradeoffs are the honest ones for a 1970s-era neighborhood. Homes are mature, so buyers should expect the maintenance profile of that vintage, including original systems in some units and, on the attached-home side, reliance on the association to fund roofs, siding, and paving through reserves. Anyone buying a condo or townhome here should read the association's budget, reserve study, and rules before closing, because dues and what they cover vary building to building. On the detached side, many homes carry no association at all, which means more freedom but also full responsibility for exterior upkeep.
Two items are worth verifying rather than assuming. The neighborhood's name and some listings reference water views and possible community amenities, but these are not uniform across the whole neighborhood and are not confirmed by a single official source, so confirm any lake, pool, or clubhouse feature for the specific home. Likewise, school feeders are set by address, and District 200 runs two comprehensive high schools, so a buyer targeting a particular elementary or high school should confirm the assignment for the exact property before making an offer.
The questions buyers actually ask
The Streams FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping The Streams. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- The Streams is not a single neighborhood-wide HOA. The attached homes (condominium and townhome-style units) carry monthly association dues that typically cover items such as landscaping, exterior maintenance, common insurance, snow removal, and in some cases water, while many detached single-family homes carry no association fee at all. Dues and inclusions vary by building and association, so confirm the exact assessment and what it covers from the specific association's current documents before buying.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,000 – $10,000 per year, depending on home size and value. DuPage County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- What kinds of homes are in The Streams?
- A mix. There are condominium and townhome-style attached homes, generally the more attainable and lower-maintenance options, plus detached single-family houses that reach a notably higher tier. Most were built in the 1970s, with some homes into the early 1980s.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- It depends on the home. Many detached single-family homes have no association fee. The condo and townhome portions carry monthly dues that typically cover items such as landscaping, exterior maintenance, common insurance, snow removal, and in some cases water. Always confirm the exact dues and inclusions from the specific association's current documents before buying.
- Does The Streams have a private lake, pool, or clubhouse?
- The neighborhood's name and some listings reference water views and community amenities, but we have not been able to confirm a private lake, clubhouse, or community pool from an official association source. Treat these as confirm for the specific home, since features are not uniform across the whole neighborhood.
- What schools serve The Streams?
- The neighborhood is in Wheaton Warrenville Community Unit School District 200. Reported assignments are Madison Elementary, Edison Middle, and Wheaton Warrenville South High School, but the district draws boundaries by address and operates two high schools, so confirm the exact schools for a specific address before relying on it.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing and market pace change constantly, so we show live figures in the Market snapshot tiles on this page rather than quoting a number that goes stale. In general terms, the attached homes are among Wheaton's more attainable entry points, while the single-family homes sit at a higher tier.
- How is the commute to Chicago and getting around?
- Wheaton is on Metra's Union Pacific West line, with the downtown Wheaton station running to Ogilvie in roughly 40 to 60 minutes. By car, Roosevelt Road and Butterfield Road handle local trips, with I-355 to the east and I-88 to the south. Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield is the nearest major hospital.
- Who is the real estate agent for The Streams?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers The Streams in Wheaton, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for The Streams specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows The Streams
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
- Licensed Illinois broker
- Comp-driven pricing
- Wheaton specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
The Streams, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$265,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$519,950
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
31 days
Sold in the last year
9
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period September 23, 2025 through September 23, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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Schools serving The Streams
Where The Streams homes go to school
Homes in The Streams are most often zoned to Wheaton Warrenville South HS. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
School assignment is derived from the school the MRED listing agent entered and is not a guarantee. Always verify current attendance boundaries with the district before writing an offer.
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