DuPage County property record for 544 S Cedar Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,230 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $17,624 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Jan 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-404-011 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-404-011 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,230 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,791 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,585 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,645 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,561 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 16.1 ft deep x 4.6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 544 S CEDAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELMHURST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60126-4136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | RESUB PT OF STRATFORD HILLS/EX SLY 100 FT/ /EX SLY 100 FT/ /EX SLY 100 FT/ |
| Legal Subdivision | RESUB PT OF STRATFORD HILLS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | YORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 844002 |
544 S Cedar Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2010.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 544 S CEDAR AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit OTTAWA SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200956779 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000164104 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 544 S CEDAR AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4136 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000138061 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020-138061 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 544 S CEDAR AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4136 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 544 S CEDAR AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4136 |
| Document Number | 0000004939 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021-004939 |
| Name | OTTAWA SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OTTAWA, IL 61350 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 238 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 544 S Cedar Ave was $17,624 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | York Township |
| Municipality | Elmhurst City |
| Unified School District | Elmhurst School District 205 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,624.00 | $312,514 Land $93,406 Building $219,108 | $937,542 Land $280,218 Building $657,324 |
| 2022 | $15,819.00 Homeowner's exemption | $266,880 Land $77,000 Building $189,880 | $800,640 Land $231,000 Building $569,640 |
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 544 S Cedar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| 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 544 S Cedar 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 | 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 |
| 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 573 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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