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$455,554$333 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

397 N WEST AVE

ELMHURST, IL 60126
1.5
Baths
1,366 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$456K
$410K low$501K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,667 (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.$146,728 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,410
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,318
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,986
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$440,184

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.Ranch
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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

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

E
Emerson Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
York Community High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Churchville Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

397 N West 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 79% of homes in Elmhurst 60126
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in DuPage County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Elmhurst 60126
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in DuPage County
  • Older than 87% 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
$217K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 21% 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$455,554
CheaperTypical $637,206Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$333
CheaperTypical $368Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,366 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,830 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 397 N West Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmhurst 60126DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$455,55421% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33333% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,366 ft²28% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac46% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than195438% of homes13% of homes

About 397 N West Ave

How much is 397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL is $455,554 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $409,755 to $501,353. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL last sell?

397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,366 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL built?

397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL is assigned to Emerson Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; York Community High School (high), rated A+; Churchville Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Elmhurst School District 205. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL compare to other homes in Elmhurst 60126?

Among the 15,196 homes in Elmhurst 60126, it is worth more than 21% of them ($455,554 against a typical $637,206), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($333 against a typical $368), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,366 ft² against a typical 1,830 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1954 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 50% 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 397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 397 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL was $7,667. The county assessed it at $146,728.

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