279 W North Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Property Records

DuPage County property record for 279 W North Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,079 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$235,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$7,227 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-35-414-045

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-35-414-045

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,079 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,438 sqft
1st Floor Area1,079 sqft
Basement Area1,079 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)
Lot Dimensions15.8 ft deep x 5 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address279 W NORTH AVE
CityELMHURST
StateIL
Zip60126-2618
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR
Legal DescriptionAUGUST F GRAUES OAK LAWN SUB E 50FT /EX HWY DESC 96ED10/
Legal SubdivisionAUGUST F GRAUES OAK LAWN SUB
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Township / Civil DivisionADDISON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract840600

Owner

Source: DuPage County records, as of September 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address279 W NORTH AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2618
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
US BANK NA
Dec 27, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 7, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018117951
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Property Address279 W NORTH AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2618
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address148 MORSE DR, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-2514

Mortgage

Document Number0000065500
DateApr 27, 2021
InstrumentR2021-065500
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDEERFIELD, IL 60015
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueApr 1, 2041

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Recording DateDec 27, 2018
Property Address279 W NORTH AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2618
Document Number0000117951
Instrument DateDec 19, 2018
InstrumentR2018-117951
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$235.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address279 W NORTH AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2618

Mortgage

Document Number0000117952
DateDec 27, 2018
InstrumentR2018-117952
Lender
NameUNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.87%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,227.00 (+16.83%)$131,224 (+22.65%) Land $68,769 Building $62,455$393,672 (+22.65%) Land $206,307 Building $187,365
2022$6,186.00 Homeowner's exemption$106,990 Land $56,060 Building $50,930$320,970 Land $168,180 Building $152,790

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2017–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemELMHURST
serves 45,000 people · EPA ID IL0430350
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 628 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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