DuPage County property record for 405 N Ellis Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,810 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $13,674 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-17-224-011 |
| Primary APN | 05-17-224-011 |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,810 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 899 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 899 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 405 N ELLIS AVE |
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| City | WHEATON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60187-4025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DENNIS-AUSTIN RESUB ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | DENNIS-AUSTIN RESUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 842500 |
405 N Ellis Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2014.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 N ELLIS AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201480159 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 405 N ELLIS AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4025 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000118006 |
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| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021-118006 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 356 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 2.87% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 405 N Ellis Ave was $13,674 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.
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 | $13,674.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $233,753 (+8.46%) Land $55,899 Building $177,854 | $701,259 (+8.46%) Land $167,697 Building $533,562 |
| 2024 | $13,375.00 | $215,520 Land $51,539 Building $163,981 | $646,560 Land $154,617 Building $491,943 |
| 2022 | $12,568.00 Homeowner's exemption | $187,480 Land $44,830 Building $142,650 | $562,440 Land $134,490 Building $427,950 |
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 405 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 |
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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.
The area around 405 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 |
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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 | 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.
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