DuPage County property record for 1596 Wadsworth Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 4,261 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $13,372 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-21-305-007 |
| Primary APN | 05-21-305-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,261 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,767 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,435 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,826 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,826 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 15.5 ft deep x 8.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1596 WADSWORTH RD |
|---|---|
| City | WHEATON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60189-7442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | FARNHAM UNIT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARNHAM |
| Legal Lot Number | 108 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 842602 |
1596 Wadsworth Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 WHEATON CTR, 1708, WHEATON, IL 60187-4975 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202299303 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000054491 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1596 WADSWORTH RD, WHEATON, IL 60189-7442 |
| Document Number | 0000099303 |
| Map Reference | DOC R66-41091 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | R2022-099303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $520.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| 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 | 1596 WADSWORTH RD, WHEATON, IL 60189-7442 |
| Document Number | 0000099304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | R2022-099304 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 4, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.12% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 1596 WADSWORTH RD, WHEATON, IL 60189-7442 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1596 WADSWORTH RD, WHEATON, IL 60189-7442 |
| Document Number | 0000087337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | R2022-087337 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Aug 25, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1596 Wadsworth Rd was $13,372 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $13,372.00 | $251,062 Land $50,149 Building $200,913 | $753,186 Land $150,447 Building $602,739 |
| 2022 | $11,945.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $183,490 Land $40,220 Building $143,270 | $550,470 Land $120,660 Building $429,810 |
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 1596 Wadsworth Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2001 · 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 1596 Wadsworth Rd 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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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