478 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Property Records

DuPage County property record for 478 S Poplar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2,490 sqft · built 1933
Lot Size	0.35 acres (15,246 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$577,500 (Dec 2006)
Tax Bill	$16,214 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2019 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-12-117-028`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-12-117-028`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,490 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,474 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,348 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,142 sqft
Basement Area	984 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1933
Effective Year Built	Effective 1933
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	15,246 sqft (0.35 acres)
Lot Dimensions	30 ft deep x 4.4 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	478 S POPLAR AVE
City	ELMHURST
State	IL
Zip	60126-4014
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R
Legal Description	CHERRY FARM ADD S 44 FT
Legal Subdivision	CHERRY FARM ADD
Legal Block	11
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	DU PAGE IL
Township / Civil Division	YORK
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	844002

Owner

478 S Poplar Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2006.

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	478 S POPLAR AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4014
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 10, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Oct 22, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 4, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 4, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2006231746
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DU PAGE IL
Property Address	478 S POPLAR AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4014
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 14, 2021
Title Company	CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000045216
Date	Jun 10, 2019
Instrument	R2019-045216

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DU PAGE IL
Property Address	478 S POPLAR AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4014
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 14, 2021
Title Company	CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000123403
Date	Oct 22, 2020
Instrument	R2020-123403

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 478 S Poplar Ave was $16,214 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	DuPage County
County Subdivision	York Township
Municipality	Elmhurst City
Unified School District	Elmhurst School District 205 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$16,214.00	$288,157 Land $155,305 Building $132,852	$864,471 Land $465,915 Building $398,556
2022	$12,886.00 Homeowner's exemption	$237,470 Land $127,980 Building $109,490	$712,410 Land $383,940 Building $328,470

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

FEMA maps place 478 S Poplar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.

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	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 478 S Poplar Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 469 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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