DuPage County property record for 1615 Childs St, Wheaton, IL 60187
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,367 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $232,500 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,168 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-17-308-019 |
| Primary APN | 05-17-308-019 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,367 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,581 sqft |
| Basement Area | 786 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 786 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 14 ft deep x 6.1 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1615 CHILDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | WHEATON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60187-4659 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | CLINTON COURT ESTATES UNIT NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLINTON COURT ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 842603 |
1615 Childs St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2012.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1615 CHILDS ST, WHEATON, IL 60187-4659 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012130580 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000130580 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1615 Childs St was $7,168 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 | $7,168.00 | $126,349 Land $34,206 Building $92,143 | $379,047 Land $102,618 Building $276,429 |
| 2022 | $6,603.00 Homeowner's exemption | $101,350 Land $27,440 Building $73,910 | $304,050 Land $82,320 Building $221,730 |
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 1615 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 1615 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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