1242 Folkstone Ct, Wheaton, IL 60189 Property Records

DuPage County property record for 1242 Folkstone Ct, Wheaton, IL 60189

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$270,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,581 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Transfer Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-22-318-027`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-22-318-027`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,516 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,486 sqft
Basement Area	716 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	1,742 sqft (0.04 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	254 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1242 FOLKSTONE CT
City	WHEATON
State	IL
Zip	60189-7648
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R
Legal Description	BRIARCLIFFE WEST TOWNHOMES 1ST ADD LOT 3 BLK 6
Legal Subdivision	BRIARCLIFFE WEST TOWNHOMES
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	DU PAGE IL
Township / Civil Division	MILTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	842704

Owner

1242 Folkstone Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.

Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1242 FOLKSTONE CT, WHEATON, IL 60189-7648
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 20, 2026	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Jul 20, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 4, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021109480
Prior Transfer Date	May 2, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0000197155
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	DU PAGE IL
Recording Date	Jan 20, 2026
Property Address	1242 FOLKSTONE CT, WHEATON, IL 60189-7648
Document Number	0000003881
Map Reference	DOC R76-64870
Instrument Date	Jan 9, 2026
Instrument	R2026-003881
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2026
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1242 FOLKSTONE CT, WHEATON, IL 60189-7648

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1242 FOLKSTONE CT, WHEATON, IL 60189-7648

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DU PAGE IL
Recording Date	Jul 20, 2021
Property Address	1242 FOLKSTONE CT, WHEATON, IL 60189-7648
Document Number	0000109480
Map Reference	DOC R76-64870
Instrument Date	Jul 2, 2021
Instrument	R2021-109480
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2022
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$270.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1242 FOLKSTONE CT, WHEATON, IL 60189-7648

Mortgage

Document Number	0000109481
Date	Jul 20, 2021
Instrument	R2021-109481

Lender

Name	CITIBANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Interest

Rate	3%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Folkstone Ct was $6,581 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.5% from the year before.

Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	DuPage County
County Subdivision	Milton Township
Municipality	Wheaton City
Secondary School District	Glenbard Township High School District 87 (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$6,581.00 (+4.49%)	$99,108 (+8.46%) Land $20,102 Building $79,006	$297,324 (+8.46%) Land $60,306 Building $237,018
2024	$6,298.00 Homeowner's exemption	$91,377 Land $18,534 Building $72,843	$274,131 Land $55,602 Building $218,529
2022	$5,585.00 Homeowner's exemption	$76,920 Land $16,120 Building $60,800	$230,760 Land $48,360 Building $182,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1242 Folkstone Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2025

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1242 Folkstone Ct has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	WHEATON serves 53,970 people · EPA ID IL0431050
Water Source	Purchased surface water from DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 597 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: Verizon.

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