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$1,614,433$374 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $959,500 on Sep 8, 2015

253 N MYRTLE AVE

ELMHURST, IL 60126
0
Baths
4,312 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
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

$1.6M
$1.5M low$1.8M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$959,500 · Sep 8, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$23,817 (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.$419,516 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,003
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$324,513
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$452,404
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,258,548

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.6%
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.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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(4)

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
Hawthorne Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
York Community High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Sandburg Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 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

253 N Myrtle 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.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in DuPage County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in DuPage County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Elmhurst 60126
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in DuPage County
  • Newer than 97% 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
$210K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 95% 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$1,614,433
CheaperTypical $635,581Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$374
CheaperTypical $367Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area4,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,823 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 253 N Myrtle Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmhurst 60126DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,614,43395% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37454% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than4,312 ft²97% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac19% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than201594% of homes97% of homes

About 253 N Myrtle Ave

How much is 253 N Myrtle Ave, Elmhurst, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 N Myrtle Ave, Elmhurst, IL is $1,614,433 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,475,356 to $1,753,510. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 N Myrtle Ave, Elmhurst, IL last sell?

253 N Myrtle Ave, Elmhurst, IL last sold on Sep 8, 2015 for $959,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 N Myrtle Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

253 N Myrtle Ave, Elmhurst, IL has 4,312 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 253 N Myrtle Ave, Elmhurst, IL built?

253 N Myrtle Ave, Elmhurst, IL was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 N Myrtle Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

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

How does 253 N Myrtle Ave, Elmhurst, IL compare to other homes in Elmhurst 60126?

Among the 15,196 homes in Elmhurst 60126, it is worth more than 95% of them ($1,614,433 against a typical $635,581), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($374 against a typical $367), it is bigger than 97% of them (4,312 ft² against a typical 1,823 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2015 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 98% 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 253 N Myrtle Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 N Myrtle Ave, Elmhurst, IL was $23,817. The county assessed it at $419,516.

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