DuPage County property record for 5440 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,125 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Mar 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $10,614 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-08-418-050 |
| Primary APN | 09-08-418-050 |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,125 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,492 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,367 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Street Address | 5440 FAIRVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNERS GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60515-5332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND ACRES /EX W 97 FT MEAS ON N & S LT LNS/ /EX HWY DESC 18-036358/ |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ACRES |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNERS GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 845602 |
5440 Fairview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1994.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5440 FAIRVIEW AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-5332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199458049 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5440 Fairview Ave was $10,614 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.1% from the year before.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Downers Grove Township |
| Municipality | Downers Grove Village |
| Elementary School District | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Community High School District 99 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,614.00 (+7.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $195,368 (+7.9%) Land $91,117 Building $104,251 | $586,104 (+7.9%) Land $273,351 Building $312,753 |
| 2024 | $9,908.00 | $181,064 Land $84,446 Building $96,618 | $543,192 Land $253,338 Building $289,854 |
| 2022 | $8,923.00 Homeowner's exemption | $157,620 Land $73,510 Building $84,110 | $472,860 Land $220,530 Building $252,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5440 Fairview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1983–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 5440 Fairview 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | DOWNERS GROVE serves 49,425 people · EPA ID IL0430300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 5 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 361 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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