DuPage County property record for 540 Longfellow Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,414 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-12-307-011 |
| Primary APN | 05-12-307-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,262 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 17 ft deep x 8.7 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 540 LONGFELLOW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GLEN ELLYN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60137-4715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | THAINS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | THAINS ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 842100 |
540 Longfellow Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 LONGFELLOW AVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-4715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 540 LONGFELLOW AVE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-4715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000088353 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020-088353 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Longfellow Ave was $11,414 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.1% from the year before.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Milton Township |
| Municipality | Glen Ellyn Village |
| Elementary School District | Glen Ellyn School District 41 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Glenbard Township High School District 87 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,414.00 (+4.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $175,085 (+8.46%) Land $53,271 Building $121,814 | $525,255 (+8.46%) Land $159,813 Building $365,442 |
| 2024 | $10,961.00 | $161,428 Land $49,116 Building $112,312 | $484,284 Land $147,348 Building $336,936 |
| 2022 | $10,065.00 Homeowner's exemption | $140,430 Land $42,730 Building $97,700 | $421,290 Land $128,190 Building $293,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Longfellow Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| 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 risk around 540 Longfellow 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GLEN ELLYN serves 28,500 people · EPA ID IL0430450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 290 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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