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$428,771$243 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $186,500 on Feb 10, 1999

256 PROSPECT AVE

WOOD DALE, IL 60191
2.5
Baths
1,768 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$429K
$385K low$473K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$186,500 · Feb 10, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,161 (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.$131,539 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,207
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,332
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,909
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$394,617

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.12 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.A-Frame
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 56 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 · 0.7 mi
M
F E Peacock Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Lake Park High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Itasca School District 10

Neighborhood · ZIP 60191These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,345
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,740 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,444
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,291
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

256 Prospect 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 77% of homes in Wood Dale 60191
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Wood Dale 60191
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Wood Dale 60191
  • Older than 72% of homes in DuPage County

What homes are worth in Wood Dale 60191

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

This home
$228K$738K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Wood Dale 60191.

How it measures up in Wood Dale 60191

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wood Dale 60191.

Estimated value$428,771
CheaperTypical $363,358Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,710 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 256 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWood Dale 60191DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$428,77177% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24374% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,768 ft²54% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac14% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than196643% of homes28% of homes

About 256 Prospect Ave

How much is 256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL is $428,771 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $384,866 to $472,676. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL last sell?

256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL last sold on Feb 10, 1999 for $186,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL?

256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,768 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL built?

256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL?

256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, 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 256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL compare to other homes in Wood Dale 60191?

Among the 4,856 homes in Wood Dale 60191, it is worth more than 77% of them ($428,771 against a typical $363,358), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($243 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,768 ft² against a typical 1,710 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1966 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 46% 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 256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL was $8,161. The county assessed it at $131,539.

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