DuPage County property record for 551 E Washington St, West Chicago, IL 60185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,106 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,930 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-10-105-011 |
| Primary APN | 04-10-105-011 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,106 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,212 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 551 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 | NELTNORS ASSMT PLAT LOTS 1 TO 3 BLK 1 ROLLING MILL ADDN LOT J & I |
| Legal Subdivision | NELTNORS ASSMT PLAT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | J & I |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 841504 |
551 E Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2001.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 E WASHINGTON ST, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-2233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 26, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000290870 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 E Washington St was $2,930 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 | $2,930.00 | $94,419 Land $39,975 Building $54,444 | $283,257 Land $119,925 Building $163,332 |
| 2022 | $3,762.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $73,730 Land $31,210 Building $42,520 | $221,190 Land $93,630 Building $127,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 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 551 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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