DuPage County property record for 197 E Grantley Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,091 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $10,767 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-36-313-039 |
| Primary APN | 03-36-313-039 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,091 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,693 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,394 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 697 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 24 ft deep x 6.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Street Address | 197 E GRANTLEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELMHURST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60126-2429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | ROBERTSONS 2ND ADD TO ELMHURST W 65 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERTSONS 2ND ADD TO ELMHURST |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ADDISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 840600 |
197 E Grantley Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2014.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 E GRANTLEY AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201374299 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044195 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 197 E GRANTLEY AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2429 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000042977 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | R2019-042977 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 13, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 E Grantley Ave was $10,767 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Addison Township |
| Municipality | Elmhurst City |
| Unified School District | Elmhurst School District 205 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,767.00 | $191,589 Land $84,063 Building $107,526 | $574,767 Land $252,189 Building $322,578 |
| 2022 | $9,201.00 Homeowner's exemption | $156,210 Land $68,530 Building $87,680 | $468,630 Land $205,590 Building $263,040 |
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 197 E Grantley Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 197 E Grantley 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 490 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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