DuPage County property record for 243 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,608 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $22,845 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-14-128-005 |
| Primary APN | 05-14-128-005 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,608 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 15 ft deep x 7.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 378 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 243 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLEN ELLYN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60137-5340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | SOUTH CREST S 1/2 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH CREST |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 842200 |
243 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2008.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 FOREST AVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-5340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000055381 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Forest Ave was $22,845 with a veteran's exemption.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Milton Township |
| Municipality | Glen Ellyn Village |
| Elementary School District | Glen Ellyn School District 41 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Glenbard Township High School District 87 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,845.00 | $350,405 Land $47,957 Building $302,448 | $1,051,215 Land $143,871 Building $907,344 |
| 2022 | $20,219.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $281,050 Land $38,460 Building $242,590 | $843,150 Land $115,380 Building $727,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008 · other causes |
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 243 Forest 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 | GLEN ELLYN serves 28,500 people · EPA ID IL0430450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 517 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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