DuPage County property record for 401 N Ellis Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,928 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $243,000 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $12,165 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-17-224-004 |
| Primary APN | 05-17-224-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,928 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 13.2 ft deep x 6.2 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 401 N ELLIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHEATON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60187-4025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | CO CLKS ASSMT DIV S 1/2 NE 1/4 17 39 10 ETC S 62 1/2 FT W ON 132 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | CO CLKS ASSMT |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 842500 |
401 N Ellis Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1998.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 N ELLIS AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998129857 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 401 N ELLIS AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4025 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE INFORMATION SERVICES, MORTGAGE INFORMATION SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000172749 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021-172749 |
| Name | BAXTER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VERNON HILLS, IL 60061 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 30, 2026 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 N Ellis Ave was $12,165 with a homeowner'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 | $12,165.00 | $208,844 Land $39,709 Building $169,135 | $626,532 Land $119,127 Building $507,405 |
| 2022 | $11,185.00 Homeowner's exemption | $167,510 Land $31,850 Building $135,660 | $502,530 Land $95,550 Building $406,980 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 N Ellis Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 67 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 67 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 37 of 67 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 401 N Ellis 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 |
|---|
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 362 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures