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$237,102$198 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $185,000 on Sep 24, 2004

259 PROSPECT AVE

WOOD DALE, IL 60191
1.5
Baths
1,200 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.
871 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Pre-foreclosure (LIS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
A foreclosure-related notice has been recorded for this property.

Valuation

$237K
$226K low$248K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,000 · Sep 24, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,930 (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.$64,216 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,036
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$59,514
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$192,648

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.14 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.A-Frame
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Oakbrook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.1 mi
M
Wood Dale Jr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Fenton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Wood Dale School District 7

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

259 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 less than 96% of homes in Wood Dale 60191
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in DuPage County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Wood Dale 60191
  • Among the smallest lots in Wood Dale 60191
  • Older than 67% 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
$217K$720K

This home is worth more than 4% 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$237,102
CheaperTypical $362,678Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,714 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size871 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 259 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWood Dale 60191DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$237,1024% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19828% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²19% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than871 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than196953% of homes33% of homes

About 259 Prospect Ave

How much is 259 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL is $237,102 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $226,018 to $248,186. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 259 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL last sell?

259 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL last sold on Sep 24, 2004 for $185,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL?

259 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 259 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL built?

259 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 259 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL?

259 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL is assigned to Oakbrook Elementary School (elementary); Wood Dale Jr High School (middle), rated B; Fenton High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Wood Dale School District 7. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 259 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 4% of them ($237,102 against a typical $362,678), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($198 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,714 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (871 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1969 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 7% 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 259 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Prospect Ave, Wood Dale, IL was $3,930. The county assessed it at $64,216.

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