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$294,077$269 / 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
Last sold for $118,000 on Feb 10, 1994

508 E FOREST AVE

WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185
0
Baths
1,092 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.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$294K
$265K low$323K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$118,000 · Feb 10, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,501 (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.$93,089 (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.$68,267
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,161
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$279,267

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.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
H
West Chicago Community High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Currier SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 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

508 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 86% of homes in DuPage County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in West Chicago 60185
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in DuPage County
  • Older than 86% 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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$247K$826K

This home is worth more than 15% 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$294,077
CheaperTypical $409,711Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$269
CheaperTypical $230Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,092 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,783 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 508 E Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Chicago 60185DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$294,07715% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26976% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,092 ft²18% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac37% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195520% of homes14% of homes

About 508 E Forest Ave

How much is 508 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 508 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL is $294,077 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $264,740 to $323,414. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 508 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL last sell?

508 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL last sold on Feb 10, 1994 for $118,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 508 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL?

508 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL has 1,092 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 508 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL built?

508 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 508 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL?

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

How does 508 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 15% of them ($294,077 against a typical $409,711), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($269 against a typical $230), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,092 ft² against a typical 1,783 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1955 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 14% 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 508 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 508 E Forest Ave, West Chicago, IL was $6,501. The county assessed it at $93,089.

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