DuPage County property record for 1518 Center Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 3,808 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,419 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-20-104-007 |
| Primary APN | 05-20-104-007 |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,808 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 14.5 ft deep x 6.6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 355 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1518 CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHEATON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60189-6102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | WESTHAVEN |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTHAVEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 842605 |
1518 Center Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: DuPage County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1018 DAWES AVE, WHEATON, IL 60189-6618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202659211 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031729 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1518 CENTER AVE, WHEATON, IL 60189-6102 |
| Document Number | 0000059211 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202659211 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $96,202.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1018 DAWES AVE, WHEATON, IL 60189-6618 |
| Document Number | 0000059212, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202659212 |
| Name | KEY MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.13% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1518 Center Ave was $9,419 with a veteran's exemption, up 2.8% 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 | $9,419.00 (+2.83%) | $171,515 (+8.46%) Land $38,366 Building $133,149 | $514,545 (+8.46%) Land $115,098 Building $399,447 |
| 2024 | $9,160.00 | $158,136 Land $35,373 Building $122,763 | $474,408 Land $106,119 Building $368,289 |
| 2022 | $8,764.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $137,560 Land $30,770 Building $106,790 | $412,680 Land $92,310 Building $320,370 |
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 1518 Center Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 | 3 (1978–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1518 Center 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 429 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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