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$309,729$240 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $167,000 on Sep 17, 2019

505 E FOREST AVE

WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185
0
Baths
1,292 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.
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

$310K
$290K low$330K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$167,000 · Sep 17, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,671 (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.$75,245 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,822
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,423
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,836
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,735

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.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Leman Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Gary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
West Chicago Community High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: West Chicago School District 33

Neighborhood · ZIP 60185These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.37,607
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,201 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,650
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,447
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

505 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 less than 83% of homes in DuPage County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in DuPage County
  • Older than 87% of homes in DuPage County

What homes are worth in West Chicago 60185

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$245K$828K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in West Chicago 60185.

How it measures up in West Chicago 60185

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Chicago 60185.

Estimated value$309,729
CheaperTypical $407,944Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$240
CheaperTypical $230Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,292 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,791 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 505 E Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Chicago 60185DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$309,72921% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24058% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,292 ft²30% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac37% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195418% of homes13% of homes

About 505 E Forest Ave

How much is 505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL is $309,729 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $289,790 to $329,668. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL last sell?

505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL last sold on Sep 17, 2019 for $167,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL?

505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL has 1,292 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL built?

505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL?

505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL is assigned to Leman Middle School (middle), rated D+; Gary School (elementary), rated C; West Chicago Community High School (high), rated C. All sit in West Chicago School District 33. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL compare to other homes in West Chicago 60185?

Among the 9,095 homes in West Chicago 60185, it is worth more than 21% of them ($309,729 against a typical $407,944), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($240 against a typical $230), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,292 ft² against a typical 1,791 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1954 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 17% 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 505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 505 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL was $5,671. The county assessed it at $75,245.

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