DuPage County property record for 249 E Washington St, West Chicago, IL 60185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2,068 sqft · built 1839 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $364,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $12,439 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-03-316-037 |
| Primary APN | 04-03-316-037 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,068 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,121 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,684 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1839 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1839 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft |
| Garage Area | 631 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 249 E WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60185-2227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | W 132 FT OF E 594 FT OF SLY 330 FT LYG W OF ELY LN NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 10 MEAS ON N LN WASHINGTON ST IN SW 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 3 & W 1/2 VAC ALLEY LYG E & ADJ 95-067245 /EX S 12 FT/ |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 841504 |
249 E Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2006.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 E WASHINGTON ST, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-2227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006111580 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000135578 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 249 E WASHINGTON ST, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-2227 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE SOURCE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000049031 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | R2019-049031 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 249 E Washington St was $12,439 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Winfield Township |
| Municipality | West Chicago City |
| Secondary School District | Community High School District 94 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | West Chicago School District 33 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,439.00 | $155,516 Land $56,526 Building $98,990 | $466,548 Land $169,578 Building $296,970 |
| 2022 | $11,235.00 Homeowner's exemption | $124,710 Land $44,140 Building $80,570 | $374,130 Land $132,420 Building $241,710 |
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 249 E Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 249 E Washington 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 | WEST CHICAGO serves 25,166 people · EPA ID IL0430900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 375 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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