DuPage County property record for 159 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,938 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $12,511 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-14-303-005 |
| Primary APN | 05-14-303-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,938 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 18.1 ft deep x 5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 159 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLEN ELLYN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60137-5442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | SOUTH CREST |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH CREST |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 842100 |
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 FOREST AVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5442 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000153567 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Milton Township |
| Municipality | Glen Ellyn Village |
| Elementary School District | Glen Ellyn School District 41 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Glenbard Township High School District 87 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,511.00 (+12.36%) | $199,134 (+24.68%) Land $43,727 Building $155,407 | $597,402 (+24.68%) Land $131,181 Building $466,221 |
| 2022 | $11,135.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $159,720 Land $35,080 Building $124,640 | $479,160 Land $105,240 Building $373,920 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · 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.
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 | GLEN ELLYN serves 28,500 people · EPA ID IL0430450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 421 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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