DuPage County property record for 712 Childs St, Wheaton, IL 60187
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 941 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $241,500 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,826 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-17-412-013 |
| Primary APN | 05-17-412-013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 941 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,882 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 941 sqft |
| Basement Area | 941 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 13.4 ft deep x 5.4 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 118 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 712 CHILDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | WHEATON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60187-4809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | DELLES PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | DELLES PARK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 842605 |
712 Childs St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2006.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 CHILDS ST, WHEATON, IL 60187-4809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006145725 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 6, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000137498 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 712 CHILDS ST, WHEATON, IL 60187-4809 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | HEARTLAND TITLE COMPANY, WHEATLAND TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000055392 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021-055392 |
| Name | DUPAGE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NAPERVILLE, IL 60567 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 712 Childs St was $4,826 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.
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 | $4,826.00 (+2.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,690 (+8.46%) Land $29,104 Building $58,586 | $263,070 (+8.46%) Land $87,312 Building $175,758 |
| 2024 | $4,695.00 | $80,850 Land $26,834 Building $54,016 | $242,550 Land $80,502 Building $162,048 |
| 2022 | $4,203.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,340 Land $23,340 Building $47,000 | $211,020 Land $70,020 Building $141,000 |
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 712 Childs St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 31 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · river or lake 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 712 Childs 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 |
|---|
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 471 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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