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$1,606,584$381 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,150,000 on Jan 15, 2010

265 E FOREST AVE

ELMHURST, IL 60126
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
4,222 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2010
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$1.6M
$1.4M 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.$1,150,000 · Jan 15, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,787 (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.$470,828 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$105,128
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$365,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$436,518
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,412,484

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.Bi-Level
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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(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
Edison Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Sandburg Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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

265 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 98% of homes in DuPage County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in DuPage County
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Elmhurst 60126
  • Newer than 96% 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
$215K$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$1,606,584
CheaperTypical $631,592Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$381
CheaperTypical $364Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area4,222 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,833 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built2010
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 265 E Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmhurst 60126DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,606,58495% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38159% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than4,222 ft²96% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac60% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than201090% of homes96% of homes

About 265 E Forest Ave

How much is 265 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 265 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL is $1,606,584 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,423,914 to $1,789,254. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 265 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL last sell?

265 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL last sold on Jan 15, 2010 for $1,150,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 265 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

265 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 4,222 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 265 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL built?

265 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL was built in 2010, making it 16 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 265 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

265 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL is assigned to Edison Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Sandburg Middle School (middle), 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 265 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 95% of them ($1,606,584 against a typical $631,592), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($381 against a typical $364), it is bigger than 96% of them (4,222 ft² against a typical 1,833 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2010 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 265 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 265 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL was $26,787. The county assessed it at $470,828.

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