DuPage County property record for 1607 Childs St, Wheaton, IL 60187
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,220 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-17-308-020 |
| Primary APN | 05-17-308-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 920 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 12 ft deep x 7 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1607 CHILDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | WHEATON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60187-4659 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | BRUBAKER SIPE RESUB |
| Legal Subdivision | BRUBAKER SIPE RESUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 842603 |
1607 Childs St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2003.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1607 CHILDS ST, WHEATON, IL 60187-4659 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003425808 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1607 Childs St was $6,220 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 | $6,220.00 | $110,690 Land $33,746 Building $76,944 | $332,070 Land $101,238 Building $230,832 |
| 2022 | $5,732.00 Homeowner's exemption | $88,780 Land $27,070 Building $61,710 | $266,340 Land $81,210 Building $185,130 |
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 1607 Childs St 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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 1607 Childs St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 418 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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