DuPage County property record for 281 N Highview Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $12,134 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-02-102-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-02-102-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,504 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,312 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 808 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Basement Area | 808 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Georgian |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 16.7 ft deep x 5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 N HIGHVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELMHURST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60126-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | GRAUES OAK LAWN SUB /EX N 50 FT/ |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAUES OAK LAWN SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | YORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 843000 |
281 N Highview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 N HIGHVIEW AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015133943 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 N Highview Ave was $12,134 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | York Township |
| Municipality | Elmhurst City |
| Unified School District | Elmhurst School District 205 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,134.00 | $217,662 Land $105,769 Building $111,893 | $652,986 Land $317,307 Building $335,679 |
| 2022 | $10,513.00 Homeowner's exemption | $179,380 Land $87,160 Building $92,220 | $538,140 Land $261,480 Building $276,660 |
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 281 N Highview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1984–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · 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 281 N Highview 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 532 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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