DuPage County property record for 526 W Madison Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,467 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-17-207-001 |
| Primary APN | 05-17-207-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 18.6 ft deep x 5.5 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 526 W MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHEATON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60187-4065 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | NOAH E GARYS 1ST ADD TO WHTN |
| Legal Subdivision | NOAH E GARYS 1ST ADD TO WHTN |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 842500 |
526 W Madison Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 122 N WHEATON AVE, 1573, WHEATON, IL 60187-6550 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202425586 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000461466 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 526 W MADISON AVE, WHEATON, IL 60187-4065 |
| Document Number | 0000143869 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 143869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $375.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 526 W MADISON AVE WHEATON IL 601874065, WHEATON, IL 60187-4065 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 W Madison Ave was $6,467.
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 | $6,467.00 | $114,767 Land $28,904 Building $85,863 | $344,301 Land $86,712 Building $257,589 |
| 2022 | $6,374.00 | $92,040 Land $39,230 Building $52,810 | $276,120 Land $117,690 Building $158,430 |
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 526 W Madison 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 526 W Madison 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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