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426 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185 Property Records

DuPage County property record for 426 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,144 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$185,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$7,095 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-15-102-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-15-102-027

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,144 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,288 sqft
1st Floor Area1,144 sqft
Basement Area1,144 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address426 E FOREST AVE
CityWEST CHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60185-3530
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR
Legal DescriptionHILLSIDE ADD & 1/2 VACN ALLEY LYG S & ADJ TO LOTS 7-8-9
Legal SubdivisionHILLSIDE ADD
Legal Block19
Legal Lot Number7-8
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Township / Civil DivisionWINFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract841503

Owner

Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address426 E FOREST AVE, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-3530
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 24, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201749693
Prior Transfer DateJun 3, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000129269
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Recording DateMay 22, 2017
Property Address426 E FOREST AVE, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-3530
Document Number0000049693
Instrument DateApr 24, 2017
Instrument49693
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$277.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address323 CLAYTON ST #B WEST CHICAGO IL 601853180, B, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-3180

Mortgage

Document Number49694
DateMay 22, 2017
Instrument49694
Lender
NameGREAT LAKES CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressNORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 21, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyDuPage County
County SubdivisionWinfield Township
MunicipalityWest Chicago City
Secondary School DistrictCommunity High School District 94 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWest Chicago School District 33 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,095.00 (+13.68%)$92,144 (+28.07%) Land $24,822 Building $67,322$276,432 (+28.07%) Land $74,466 Building $201,966
2022$6,241.00 Homeowner's exemption$71,950 Land $19,380 Building $52,570$215,850 Land $58,140 Building $157,710

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWEST CHICAGO
serves 25,166 people · EPA ID IL0430900
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 388 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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