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879 Forest Ln, Carol Stream, IL 60188 Property Records

DuPage County property record for 879 Forest Ln, Carol Stream, IL 60188

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,474 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$285,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$7,374 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN01-24-220-043

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-24-220-043

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,474 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,192 sqft
Basement Area718 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address879 FOREST LN
CityCAROL STREAM
StateIL
Zip60188-2938
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR
Legal Description1ST ADD TO COUNTY GLEN W 33.4FT & E 19.6FT W 53FT N 55.8FT & E 2FT W 55FT S 5.85FT N 39.05FT
Legal Subdivision1ST ADD TO COUNTY GLEN
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Township / Civil DivisionWAYNE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract841325

Owner

879 Forest Ln, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.

Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address45 N GOLFVIEW CT, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139-3656
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 8, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 8, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 7, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202265272
Prior Transfer DateOct 4, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000019523
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDU PAGE IL
Recording DateJul 8, 2022
Property Address879 FOREST LN, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-2938
Document Number0000065272
Map ReferenceDOC R81-36925
Instrument DateJun 29, 2022
InstrumentR2022-065272
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyCAMBRIDGE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$285.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address879 FOREST LN, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-2938

Mortgage

Document Number0000065273
DateJul 8, 2022
InstrumentR2022-065273
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.04%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 879 Forest Ln was $7,374 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.7% from the year before.

Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyDuPage County
County SubdivisionWayne Township
MunicipalityCarol Stream Village
Elementary School DistrictCommunity Consolidated School District 93 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictGlenbard Township High School District 87 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,374.00 (+5.72%) Homeowner's exemption$97,105 (+8.7%) Land $20,283 Building $76,822$291,315 (+8.7%) Land $60,849 Building $230,466
2024$6,975.00$89,333 Land $18,660 Building $70,673$267,999 Land $55,980 Building $212,019
2022$6,494.00$70,390 Land $14,700 Building $55,690$211,170 Land $44,100 Building $167,070

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 879 Forest Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 879 Forest Ln 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCAROL STREAM
serves 39,854 people · EPA ID IL0430200
Water SourcePurchased surface water from DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 547 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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