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$1,081,047$286 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $700,000 on Jul 7, 2020

226 FOREST AVE

ITASCA, IL 60143
6.5
Baths
3,777 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.
0.79 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$966K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$700,000 · Jul 7, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$521,047
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$416,838
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.53%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$560,000
ASSOCIATED BANK NA · recorded Jul 7, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,727 (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.$312,354 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,957
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$213,397
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$289,485
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$937,062

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.A-Frame
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.79
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.

E
Raymond Benson Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.4 mi
M
F E Peacock Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Lake Park High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Itasca School District 10

Neighborhood · ZIP 60143These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.123
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.9%
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.10,952
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,555 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,958
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$160,156
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

226 Forest Ave 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Itasca 60143
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Itasca 60143
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Itasca 60143
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Itasca 60143
  • Older than 97% of homes in Itasca 60143

What homes are worth in Itasca 60143

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

This home
$282K$1M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Itasca 60143.

How it measures up in Itasca 60143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Itasca 60143.

Estimated value$1,081,047
CheaperTypical $447,605Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$286
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area3,777 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,075 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.79 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 226 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeItasca 60143DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,081,047almost all homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28683% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than3,777 ft²94% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.79 ac90% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than19293% of homes5% of homes

About 226 Forest Ave

How much is 226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL is $1,081,047 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $965,861 to $1,196,233. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL last sell?

226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL last sold on Jul 7, 2020 for $700,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL?

226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL has 6.5 bathrooms, 3,777 square feet of living space and a 0.79-acre lot.

When was 226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL built?

226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL?

226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL is assigned to Raymond Benson Primary School (elementary); F E Peacock Middle School (middle), rated A; Lake Park High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Itasca School District 10. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL compare to other homes in Itasca 60143?

Among the 3,233 homes in Itasca 60143, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,081,047 against a typical $447,605), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($286 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 94% of them (3,777 ft² against a typical 2,075 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.79 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1929 against a typical 1975). 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 226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Forest Ave, Itasca, IL was $19,727. The county assessed it at $312,354.

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