DuPage County property record for 525 E Brown St, West Chicago, IL 60185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,922 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-10-316-013 |
| Primary APN | 04-10-316-013 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 525 E BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60185-3550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | HILLSIDE ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSIDE ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 841503 |
525 E Brown St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2001.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 E BROWN ST, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-3550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001116113 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 525 E Brown St was $4,922 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $4,922.00 | $66,663 Land $21,842 Building $44,821 | $199,989 Land $65,526 Building $134,463 |
| 2022 | $4,337.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,070 Land $17,070 Building $35,000 | $156,210 Land $51,210 Building $105,000 |
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 525 E Brown St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 525 E Brown St 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 | WEST CHICAGO serves 25,166 people · EPA ID IL0430900 |
|---|---|
| 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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