DuPage County property record for 256 W Grantley Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 4,134 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $778,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $23,177 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-35-414-059 |
| Primary APN | 03-35-414-059 |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,134 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,795 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,829 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,305 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,829 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 19.9 ft deep x 6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 832 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 256 W GRANTLEY AVE |
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| City | ELMHURST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60126-2238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | JOHN JACKSONS GRANTLEY RESUB ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN JACKSONS GRANTLEY RESUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ADDISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 840600 |
256 W Grantley Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2011.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 W GRANTLEY AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201179011 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 256 W GRANTLEY AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2238 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000168952 |
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| Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021-168952 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BROOKFIELD |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, IL 60513 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.99% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 W Grantley Ave was $23,177 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 | $23,177.00 | $403,178 Land $80,237 Building $322,941 | $1,209,534 Land $240,711 Building $968,823 |
| 2022 | $20,348.00 Homeowner's exemption | $338,180 Land $65,410 Building $272,770 | $1,014,540 Land $196,230 Building $818,310 |
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 256 W Grantley Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 | 2 (2017–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · 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 256 W Grantley Ave 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 | 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 628 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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