DuPage County property record for 545 E Washington St, West Chicago, IL 60185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,365 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,869 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-10-105-009 |
| Primary APN | 04-10-105-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,365 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,275 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 545 E WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60185-2233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | JOHN C NELTORS ASSMT PLAT LOT K /EX THAT PRT FOR HWY DESC IN R89-1740/ |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN C NELTORS ASSMT PLAT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | K |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 841504 |
545 E Washington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2000.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 E WASHINGTON ST, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-2233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE STATE BANK OF GENEVA |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE BK/GENEVA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000130191 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 545 E WASHINGTON ST, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-2233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000038888 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | R2022-038888 |
| Name | THE STATE BANK OF GENEVA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GENEVA, IL 60134 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 545 E WASHINGTON ST, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-2233 |
| Document Number | 0000110448 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 545 E WASHINGTON ST WEST CHICAGO IL 601852233, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-2233 |
| Document Number | 0000110448 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 110448 |
| Name | STATE BK/GENEVA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GENEVA, IL 60134 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 545 E Washington St was $6,869 with a veteran'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 | $6,869.00 | $97,459 Land $30,699 Building $66,760 | $292,377 Land $92,097 Building $200,280 |
| 2022 | $6,162.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $76,110 Land $23,970 Building $52,140 | $228,330 Land $71,910 Building $156,420 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 545 E Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 545 E Washington 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 338 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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