DuPage County property record for 1501 Dawes Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,988 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $272,500 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,701 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-22-122-019 |
| Primary APN | 05-22-122-019 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,194 sqft |
| Basement Area | 794 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 794 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 15 ft deep x 5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 18 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1501 DAWES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHEATON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60189-6815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | WHEATON ESTS |
| Legal Subdivision | WHEATON ESTS |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 842703 |
1501 Dawes Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 DAWES AVE, WHEATON, IL 60189-6815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201614345 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040108 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1501 DAWES AVE, WHEATON, IL 60189-6815 |
| Document Number | 0000040108 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202640108 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1501 Dawes Ave was $6,701 with a veteran's exemption, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Milton Township |
| Municipality | Wheaton City |
| Unified School District | Community Unit School District 200 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,701.00 (+3.19%) Veteran's exemption | $126,645 (+8.46%) Land $40,098 Building $86,547 | $379,935 (+8.46%) Land $120,294 Building $259,641 |
| 2024 | $6,494.00 | $116,766 Land $36,970 Building $79,796 | $350,298 Land $110,910 Building $239,388 |
| 2022 | $6,618.00 Homeowner's exemption | $101,570 Land $32,160 Building $69,410 | $304,710 Land $96,480 Building $208,230 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1501 Dawes Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1990 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1501 Dawes Ave 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 454 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Verizon.
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