DuPage County property record for 1642 Herbert St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 962 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,211 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-06-104-002 |
| Primary APN | 09-06-104-002 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,924 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1642 HERBERT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNERS GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60515-1849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | PLAT OF BURLINGTON HIGHLANDS /EX TOLLWAY E 2 35/ |
| Legal Subdivision | BURLINGTON HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNERS GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 844802 |
1642 Herbert St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2020.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1642 HERBERT ST, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-1849 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020110217 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000417389 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1642 HERBERT ST, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-1849 |
| Document Number | 0000110217 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020-110217 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $240.00 |
| 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 | 1642 HERBERT ST, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-1849 |
| Document Number | 0000110218 |
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| Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020-110218 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.12% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1642 Herbert St was $5,211 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.5% from the year before.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Downers Grove Township |
| Municipality | Downers Grove Village |
| Elementary School District | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Community High School District 99 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,211.00 (+7.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $100,613 (+7.9%) Land $43,053 Building $57,560 | $301,839 (+7.9%) Land $129,159 Building $172,680 |
| 2024 | $4,846.00 | $93,247 Land $39,901 Building $53,346 | $279,741 Land $119,703 Building $160,038 |
| 2022 | $4,393.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,170 Land $34,730 Building $46,440 | $243,510 Land $104,190 Building $139,320 |
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 1642 Herbert 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 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1987–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · 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 1642 Herbert St 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 | DOWNERS GROVE serves 49,425 people · EPA ID IL0430300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026–2028) 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 55 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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