1520 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187 Property Records

DuPage County property record for 1520 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Square Footage3,953 sqft Living Area
Lot Size24,394 sqft (0.56 acres)
GarageDetached, 660 sqft
Last Sale$750,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$17,120.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-10-320-024

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area3,953 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,155 sqft Basement
Finished Basement1,155 sqft Finished
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area24,394 sqft (0.56 acres)
Depth X Width31.8 ft x 7.6 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area660 sqft Garage

Exterior Amenities

Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area423 sqft Patio
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area20 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1520 E FOREST AVE
CityWHEATON
StateIL
Zip60187-4470
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionKRESLS GARDENS PT SW 1/4 SEC 10 39 10
Legal SubdivisionKRESLS GARDENS
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Minor Civil DivisionMILTON
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2015
Census Tract841901

Owner

Source: DuPage County records · APN 05-10-320-024

Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address420 BRIDLE LN, WHEATON, IL 60187-3202
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 02, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN INTERNET MORTGAGE INC
Dec 07, 2022Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FORTRESS BANK
May 20, 2021Deed, Transfer
Aug 14, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 07, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 07, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 20, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2022106382
Prior Transfer DateAug 02, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000069626
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Property Address1520 E FOREST AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4470
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1520 E FOREST AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4470

Mortgage

Document Number0000000156
DateJan 02, 2026
InstrumentR2026-000156
Lender
NameAMERICAN INTERNET MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.87%

December 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Recording DateDec 07, 2022
Property Address1520 E FOREST AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4470
Document Number0000106382
Map ReferenceDOC 542065
Instrument DateNov 30, 2022
InstrumentR2022-106382
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$750.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1520 E FOREST AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4470

Mortgage

Document Number0000106383
DateDec 07, 2022
InstrumentR2022-106383
Lender
NameFORTRESS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.87%
Type Change DateJan 01, 2026
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change5.37%
Max Rate At Change7.87%
Index52-Week T-Bill (1-Year)
Max Rate11.8%

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Recording DateMay 20, 2021
Property Address1520 E FOREST AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4470
Document Number0000079398
Map ReferenceDOC 542065
Instrument DateApr 29, 2021
InstrumentR2021-079398
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1520 E FOREST AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4470

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Recording DateAug 14, 2019
Property Address1520 E FOREST AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4470
Document Number0000069626
Instrument DateAug 02, 2019
Instrument69626
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1520 E FOREST AVE WHEATON IL 601874470, WHEATON, IL 60187-4470

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: DuPage County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyDuPage County
County SubdivisionMilton Township
MunicipalityWheaton City
Unified School DistrictCommunity Unit School District 200 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$17,120.00 (+12.01%)$282,652 (+24.68%) Land $49,606 Building $233,046$847,956 (+24.68%) Land $148,818 Building $699,138
2022$15,284.00 Homeowner's exemption$226,700 Land $39,790 Building $186,910$680,100 Land $119,370 Building $560,730

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