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$380,725$266 / 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 94How 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

281 E 1ST ST

ELMHURST, IL 60126
0
Baths
1,430 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$381K
$360K low$402K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,601 (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.$101,699 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,618
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$75,081
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,288
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$305,097

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Field Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Sandburg Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
York Community High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

281 E 1st St 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 88% of homes in Elmhurst 60126
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Elmhurst 60126
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in DuPage County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Elmhurst 60126
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Elmhurst 60126

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
$219K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 12% 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$380,725
CheaperTypical $630,508Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $364Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,430 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,825 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 281 E 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmhurst 60126DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$380,72512% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26613% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,430 ft²32% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac4% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than197770% of homes49% of homes

About 281 E 1st St

How much is 281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL is $380,725 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $359,757 to $401,693. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL last sell?

281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL?

281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL has 1,430 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL built?

281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL?

281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL is assigned to Field 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 281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL compare to other homes in Elmhurst 60126?

Among the 15,196 homes in Elmhurst 60126, it is worth more than 12% of them ($380,725 against a typical $630,508), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($266 against a typical $364), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,430 ft² against a typical 1,825 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1977 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 34% 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 281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL was $1,601. The county assessed it at $101,699.

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