Cook County property record for 278 Center Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,233 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $71,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,267 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-02-415-007 |
| Primary APN | 03-02-415-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,233 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,233 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,450 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 278 CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHEELING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60090-3178 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WILLES) ADD TO (WHEELING) PT OF LTA WILLES CONSOLIDA TION OF LANDS IN SECS1&2 11&12 SEC 12-42-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLES ADD TO WHEELING |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHEELING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 802506 |
278 Center Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 CENTER AVE, WHEELING, IL 60090-3178 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200419114 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Wheeling Township |
| Municipality | Wheeling Village |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,000 Land $6,705 Building $22,295 | $290,000 Land $67,050 Building $222,950 | |
| 2023 | $7,267.00 (+5.36%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,897.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,999 Land $5,401 Building $19,598 | $249,990 Land $54,010 Building $195,980 |
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 278 Center Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · 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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1979–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 278 Center 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 | WHEELING serves 39,725 people · EPA ID IL0314970 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTHWEST WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 346 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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