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256 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Property Records

DuPage County property record for 256 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Square Footage2,577 sqft Living Area
Lot Size9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
GarageAttached
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$775,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$17,208.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-01-317-006

Interior

Building Area2,577 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,023 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,446 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor1,131 sqft 2nd Floor
Basement Area1,446 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1935
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeBrick Construction
Lot Area9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Depth X Width16.6 ft x 5.5 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Location & Zoning

Street Address256 E FOREST AVE
CityELMHURST
StateIL
Zip60126-3548
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBRITIGANS ELMHURST TER /EX E 5 FT/
Legal SubdivisionBRITIGANS ELMHURST TER
Legal Lot Number66
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Minor Civil DivisionYORK
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2043
Census Tract842900

Owner

Source: DuPage County records · APN 06-01-317-006

Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address256 E FOREST AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3548
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 18, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Mar 20, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NUMARK CU
Jun 22, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202177482
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Recording DateMay 18, 2021
Property Address256 E FOREST AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3548
Document Number0000077482
Map ReferenceDOC 189547
Instrument DateMay 03, 2021
InstrumentR2021-077482
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$775.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address256 E FOREST AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3548

Mortgage

Document Number0000077483
DateMay 18, 2021
InstrumentR2021-077483
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2051

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Property Address256 E FOREST AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3548
Document Number0000033711
Instrument DateMar 20, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2020
Title CompanyCARRINGTON TITLE PARTNERS LLC, CARRINGTON TITLE PTRS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address256 E FOREST AVE ELMHURST IL 601263548, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3548

Mortgage

Document Number0000033711
DateApr 07, 2020
Instrument33711
Lender
NameNUMARK CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCREST HILL, IL 60403
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 06, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3%

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Recording DateJun 22, 2018
Property Address256 E FOREST AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3548
Document Number0000056905
Instrument DateMar 21, 2018
Instrument56905
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2018
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$942.00
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address256 E FOREST AVE ELMHURST IL 601263548, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3548

Mortgage

Document Number56906
DateJun 22, 2018
Instrument56906
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 21, 2048
Interest
Rate4.12%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: DuPage County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyDuPage County
County SubdivisionYork Township
MunicipalityElmhurst City
Unified School DistrictElmhurst School District 205 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$17,208.00 (+20.94%)$305,340 (+26.88%) Land $115,649 Building $189,691$916,020 (+26.88%) Land $346,947 Building $569,073
2022$14,229.00 Homeowner's exemption$240,660 Land $95,310 Building $145,350$721,980 Land $285,930 Building $436,050

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