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$1,115,296$383 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

181 E SOUTH ST

ELMHURST, IL 60126
0
Baths
2,910 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1.1M low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,559 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$311,394 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$164,754
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$146,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$288,702
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$934,182

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Sandburg Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Edison Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
York Community High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Elmhurst School District 205

Neighborhood · ZIP 60126These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.127
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,900
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,300 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$137,544
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$185,150
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

181 E South St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in DuPage County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in DuPage County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in DuPage County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Elmhurst 60126
  • Older than 98% of homes in DuPage County

What homes are worth in Elmhurst 60126

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$214K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Elmhurst 60126.

How it measures up in Elmhurst 60126

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elmhurst 60126.

Estimated value$1,115,296
CheaperTypical $636,464Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$383
CheaperTypical $367Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area2,910 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,823 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 181 E South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmhurst 60126DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,115,29681% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38359% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than2,910 ft²76% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac86% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than19203% of homes2% of homes

About 181 E South St

How much is 181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL is $1,115,296 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,057,615 to $1,172,977. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL last sell?

181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL?

181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL has 2,910 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL built?

181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL?

181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL is assigned to Sandburg Middle School (middle), rated A+; Edison Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; York Community High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Elmhurst School District 205. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL compare to other homes in Elmhurst 60126?

Among the 15,196 homes in Elmhurst 60126, it is worth more than 81% of them ($1,115,296 against a typical $636,464), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($383 against a typical $367), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,910 ft² against a typical 1,823 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1920 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 94% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 181 E South St, Elmhurst, IL was $17,559. The county assessed it at $311,394.

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