DuPage County property record for 280 W Cole Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,472 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $11,358 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-09-106-024 |
| Primary APN | 05-09-106-024 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,472 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 965 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 13.2 ft deep x 12.5 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Street Address | 280 W COLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHEATON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60187-3124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | TEN TALENTS ESTATES ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | TEN TALENTS ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 841801 |
280 W Cole Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2014.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 W COLE AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-3124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996117940 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049215 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 280 W COLE AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-3124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 W COLE AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-3124 |
| Document Number | 0000075345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | R2025-075345 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 25, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 W Cole Ave was $11,358 with a veteran's exemption.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Milton Township |
| Municipality | Wheaton City |
| Unified School District | Community Unit School District 200 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,358.00 | $203,518 Land $60,141 Building $143,377 | $610,554 Land $180,423 Building $430,131 |
| 2022 | $10,543.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $163,240 Land $48,250 Building $114,990 | $489,720 Land $144,750 Building $344,970 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 W Cole Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 14 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 280 W Cole Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | WHEATON serves 53,970 people · EPA ID IL0431050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 234 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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