DuPage County property record for 522 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,264 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,217 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-15-104-024 |
| Primary APN | 04-15-104-024 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,264 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 522 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WEST CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60185-3554 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | HILLSIDE ADD & 1/2 VACN ALLEY LYG S & ADJ TO LOTS 8-9-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSIDE ADD |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-9 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 841503 |
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 E FOREST AVE, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-3554 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000122738 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Winfield Township |
| Municipality | West Chicago City |
| Secondary School District | Community High School District 94 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | West Chicago School District 33 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,217.00 (+13.59%) | $81,732 (+28.05%) Land $26,234 Building $55,498 | $245,196 (+28.05%) Land $78,702 Building $166,494 |
| 2022 | $5,473.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,830 Land $20,490 Building $43,340 | $191,490 Land $61,470 Building $130,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WEST CHICAGO serves 25,166 people · EPA ID IL0430900 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 551 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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