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$632,157$198 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $245,000 on Jul 17, 1998

617 E FOREST AVE

WHEATON, IL 60187
2
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,192 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.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$632K
$598K low$666K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$245,000 · Jul 17, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,257 (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.$193,843 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,709
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$161,134
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,723
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$581,529

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 100 ft²

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.

E
Hawthorne Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Franklin Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Wheaton North High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Community Unit School District 200

Neighborhood · ZIP 60187These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
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.30,623
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,613 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$120,660
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159,688
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

617 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 more than 75% of homes in DuPage County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in DuPage County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in DuPage County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in DuPage County
  • Older than 91% of homes in DuPage County

What homes are worth in Wheaton 60187

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

This home
$268K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Wheaton 60187.

How it measures up in Wheaton 60187

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wheaton 60187.

Estimated value$632,157
CheaperTypical $512,840Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $258Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area3,192 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 617 E Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWheaton 60187DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$632,15767% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19819% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than3,192 ft²81% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac29% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than195027% of homes9% of homes

About 617 E Forest Ave

How much is 617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL is $632,157 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $597,972 to $666,342. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL last sell?

617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL last sold on Jul 17, 1998 for $245,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL?

617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL has 2 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,192 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL built?

617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL?

617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL is assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Franklin Middle School (middle), rated A; Wheaton North High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Community Unit School District 200. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL compare to other homes in Wheaton 60187?

Among the 8,637 homes in Wheaton 60187, it is worth more than 67% of them ($632,157 against a typical $512,840), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($198 against a typical $258), it is bigger than 81% of them (3,192 ft² against a typical 2,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1950 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 617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 617 E Forest Ave, Wheaton, IL was $11,257. The county assessed it at $193,843.

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