LOCATION, HISTORY & POTENTIAL merge to offer a Rare Opportunity!!! Step back in time and discover the character of this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home, located in Naperville's highly sought-after Historic District. Built in 1891 by Benjamin Beidelman, of the original Beidelman Furniture legacy, this home offers rich architectural detail, solid craftsmanship and an unbeatable location-just one block to Ellsworth Elementary, four blocks to the Metra, and a short five-block stroll to downtown Naperville. Enjoy summer evenings on the gracious front and side porches, both freshly painted and perfect for relaxing as the neighborhood comes to life. Inside, you'll find 9-foot ceilings, original transom windows, a sun-filled front parlor that flows into the formal dining room through beautifully preserved and original bi-fold doors. A generous side room offers ideal space for a home office, playroom, or den. The main level also includes a full bath, kitchen, and a laundry/mudroom that opens to a deck and fenced backyard, all framed by mature perennials. The foyer staircase leads 2nd floor where you are greeted by to two spacious bedrooms, a third pass-through bedroom (easily enclosed for added privacy), and a fourth bedroom. A large hall bath and a back staircase leading down to the kitchen complete the upper level. Notable Features & Updates include: Newer roof, siding (rear), and deck (approximately 8 years), Freshly painted exterior (home and garage, approximately 8 years), Hardwood floors throughout, Replacement windows (30 years), Newer furnace, AC, sump pump, and radon mitigation system (as-is), Upgraded 200-amp electrical panel, Upgraded copper plumbing. Oversized 60' x 150' lot with alley access, 1.5-car garage, full limestone basement 992 sq. ft.. Welcome to 8 N. Sleight!
New
$699,900
8 N Sleight St, Naperville, IL 60540
4beds
2,263sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1891
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$309/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full limestone basementFenced backyardSpacious bedroomsHall bathHome officeMature perennialsOriginal transom windows
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Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 07:56am
Listing courtesy of:
Carol Gavalick 630-244-4422,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Julianne Doss,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12434325

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Granite Counters), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Stone/Rock,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,263 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Alley Access, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 9,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60X150
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0818311010
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1891
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Naperville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $309/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $216,070
- Annual tax amount: $13,523
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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