DuPage County property record for 897 Forest Ln, Carol Stream, IL 60188
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,471 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-24-220-019 |
| Primary APN | 01-24-220-019 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 897 FOREST LN |
|---|---|
| City | CAROL STREAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60188-2938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 1ST ADD TO COUNTY GLEN /EX E 62.33 FT/ |
| Legal Subdivision | 1ST ADD TO COUNTY GLEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 841325 |
897 Forest Ln, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2004.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 FOREST LN, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-2938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004231098 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000099024 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 897 FOREST LN, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-2938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 897 FOREST LN, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-2938 |
| Document Number | 0000001158 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | R2026-001158 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2066 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 897 FOREST LN, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-2938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | NATIONALLINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000042989 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | R2019-042989 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2034 |
| Rate | 3.75% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Forest Ln was $7,471 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Wayne Township |
| Municipality | Carol Stream Village |
| Elementary School District | Community Consolidated School District 93 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Glenbard Township High School District 87 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,471.00 | $98,279 Land $20,283 Building $77,996 | $294,837 Land $60,849 Building $233,988 |
| 2022 | $6,019.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,240 Land $14,700 Building $56,540 | $213,720 Land $44,100 Building $169,620 |
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 897 Forest Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 897 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 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 | CAROL STREAM serves 39,854 people · EPA ID IL0430200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 588 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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