DuPage County property record for 281 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
| Square Footage | 2,615 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage | Detached |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (2002) |
| Tax Bill | $16,452.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-01-316-024 |
|---|
| Building Area | 2,615 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 4,098 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,483 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 1,132 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,483 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Brick Construction |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 16.6 ft x 5 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Street Address | 281 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELMHURST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60126-3547 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRITIGANS ELMHURST TER |
| Legal Subdivision | BRITIGANS ELMHURST TER |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | YORK |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 842900 |
Source: DuPage County records · APN 06-01-316-024
Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 E FOREST AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2002312119 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 04, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033991 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: DuPage County records · Assessment roll updated August 17, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | York Township |
| Municipality | Elmhurst City |
| Unified School District | Elmhurst School District 205 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,452.00 (+16.61%) | $292,265 (+22.45%) Land $105,128 Building $187,137 | $876,795 (+22.45%) Land $315,384 Building $561,411 |
| 2022 | $14,109.00 Homeowner's exemption | $238,680 Land $86,630 Building $152,050 | $716,040 Land $259,890 Building $456,150 |
281 E Forest Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · DuPage County (17043C), updated September 1, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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