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$1,028,529$399 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $675,000 on Jul 13, 2006

260 E FOREST AVE

ELMHURST, IL 60126
5
Beds
2 / 2
Baths
2,579 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1932
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$955K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$675,000 · Jul 13, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,407 (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.$299,485 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$115,649
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$183,836
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$277,660
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$898,455

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.Tudor
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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, 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 · 0.3 mi
E
Edison Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
York Community High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

260 E 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.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in DuPage County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in DuPage County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in DuPage County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Elmhurst 60126
  • Older than 95% 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 77% 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$1,028,529
CheaperTypical $637,201Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$399
CheaperTypical $368Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area2,579 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,829 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1932
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 260 E Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmhurst 60126DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,028,52977% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39966% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than2,579 ft²71% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac67% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than193214% of homes5% of homes

About 260 E Forest Ave

How much is 260 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 260 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL is $1,028,529 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $954,516 to $1,102,542. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 260 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL last sell?

260 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL last sold on Jul 13, 2006 for $675,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 260 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

260 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,579 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 260 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL built?

260 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL was built in 1932, making it 94 years old. It is a tudor home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 260 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

260 E Forest Ave, 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 260 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL compare to other homes in Elmhurst 60126?

Among the 15,196 homes in Elmhurst 60126, it is worth more than 77% of them ($1,028,529 against a typical $637,201), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($399 against a typical $368), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,579 ft² against a typical 1,829 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1932 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 93% 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 260 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 260 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL was $16,407. The county assessed it at $299,485.

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