DuPage County property record for 159 S Fairfield Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,865 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jul 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $24,080 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-02-306-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-02-306-005 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,865 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,673 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,808 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,057 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,808 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 13.1 ft deep x 5.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 159 S FAIRFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELMHURST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60126-3231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | BERRYS COLLEGE VIEW TER |
| Legal Subdivision | BERRYS COLLEGE VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | YORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 843000 |
159 S Fairfield Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2000.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 S FAIRFIELD AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000100261 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 159 S FAIRFIELD AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000019987 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | R2019-019987 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CEDAR HILL, TX 75104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 159 S FAIRFIELD AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000141662 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021-141662 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 S Fairfield Ave was $24,080 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | York Township |
| Municipality | Elmhurst City |
| Unified School District | Elmhurst School District 205 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,080.00 | $424,079 Land $96,123 Building $327,956 | $1,272,237 Land $288,369 Building $983,868 |
| 2022 | $20,830.00 Homeowner's exemption | $349,520 Land $79,220 Building $270,300 | $1,048,560 Land $237,660 Building $810,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 S Fairfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1984–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 159 S Fairfield Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | ELMHURST serves 45,000 people · EPA ID IL0430350 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 398 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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