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$396,680$209 / 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 93How 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 $274,000 on Oct 28, 2004

596 BLUFF ST

CAROL STREAM, IL 60188
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,902 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$397K
$369K low$425K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$274,000 · Oct 28, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,089 (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.$126,249 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,792
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,457
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,496
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$378,747

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Split Level
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
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

Transaction History(4)

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
Jay Stream Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Carol Stream Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Glenbard North High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Glenbard Township High School District 87

Neighborhood · ZIP 60188These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.41,975
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,139 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,521
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,788
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

596 Bluff 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in DuPage County

What homes are worth in Carol Stream 60188

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

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$168K$716K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Carol Stream 60188.

How it measures up in Carol Stream 60188

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carol Stream 60188.

Estimated value$396,680
CheaperTypical $394,033Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$209
CheaperTypical $218Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,902 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,781 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 596 Bluff St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarol Stream 60188DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$396,68051% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20938% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,902 ft²56% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac62% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than198542% of homes64% of homes

About 596 Bluff St

How much is 596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL is $396,680 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $368,584 to $424,776. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL last sell?

596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL last sold on Oct 28, 2004 for $274,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL?

596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,902 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL built?

596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a split level home.

What schools serve 596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL?

596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL is assigned to Jay Stream Middle School (middle), rated C; Carol Stream Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Glenbard North High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Glenbard Township High School District 87. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL compare to other homes in Carol Stream 60188?

Among the 11,585 homes in Carol Stream 60188, it is worth more than 51% of them ($396,680 against a typical $394,033), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($209 against a typical $218), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,902 ft² against a typical 1,781 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1985 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 38% 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 596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 596 Bluff St, Carol Stream, IL was $9,089. The county assessed it at $126,249.

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