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$637,744$336 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

542 N WALNUT ST

ELMHURST, IL 60126
2.5
Baths
1,897 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.
1979
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

$638K
$603K low$672K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,351 (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.$184,488 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,237
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,251
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$170,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$553,464

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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 48 ft²

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.

E
Emerson Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Churchville Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
York Community High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 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

542 N Walnut 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 more than 75% of homes in DuPage County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in DuPage County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Elmhurst 60126
  • Newer than 71% 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
$212K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 50% 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$637,744
CheaperTypical $639,651Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$336
CheaperTypical $367Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,897 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,823 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 542 N Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmhurst 60126DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$637,74450% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33635% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,897 ft²53% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac67% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than197971% of homes56% of homes

About 542 N Walnut St

How much is 542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL is $637,744 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $603,104 to $672,384. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL last sell?

542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL?

542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,897 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL built?

542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL?

542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL is assigned to Emerson Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Churchville Middle School (middle), rated B+; 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 542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL compare to other homes in Elmhurst 60126?

Among the 15,196 homes in Elmhurst 60126, it is worth more than 50% of them ($637,744 against a typical $639,651), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($336 against a typical $367), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,897 ft² against a typical 1,823 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1979 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 75% 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 542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL was $10,351. The county assessed it at $184,488.

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