DuPage County property record for 617 Dorset Dr, Wheaton, IL 60189
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,358 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $11,358 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-29-411-027 |
| Primary APN | 05-29-411-027 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,358 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,179 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,268 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 11.8 ft deep x 10 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 553 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 617 DORSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | WHEATON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60189-8121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | BUTTERFIELD RIDGE UNIT 1 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | BUTTERFIELD RIDGE UNIT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 195 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 842601 |
617 Dorset Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1996.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 DORSET DR, WHEATON, IL 60189-8121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199673973 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 617 DORSET DR, WHEATON, IL 60189-8121 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000040878 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020-040878 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 4, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Dorset Dr was $11,358 with a veteran's exemption.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Milton Township |
| Municipality | Wheaton City |
| Unified School District | Community Unit School District 200 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,358.00 | $203,517 Land $56,158 Building $147,359 | $610,551 Land $168,474 Building $442,077 |
| 2022 | $10,542.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $163,230 Land $45,040 Building $118,190 | $489,690 Land $135,120 Building $354,570 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 Dorset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 617 Dorset Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | WHEATON serves 53,970 people · EPA ID IL0431050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 402 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 in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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