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$386,844$242 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

788 N HOWARD AVE

ELMHURST, IL 60126
2
Baths
1,600 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$387K
$352K low$422K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,967 (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.$122,021 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,832
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,189
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,087
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$366,063

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.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.

E
Fischer Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Churchville Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
York Community High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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

788 N Howard 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 87% of homes in Elmhurst 60126
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Elmhurst 60126
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in DuPage County
  • Older than 73% of homes in DuPage County

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
$219K$2M

This home is worth more than 13% 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$386,844
CheaperTypical $631,587Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $365Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 788 N Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmhurst 60126DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$386,84413% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2429% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²40% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac46% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than196559% of homes27% of homes

About 788 N Howard Ave

How much is 788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL is $386,844 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $352,163 to $421,525. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL last sell?

788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,600 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL built?

788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a split level home.

What schools serve 788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL is assigned to Fischer Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL compare to other homes in Elmhurst 60126?

Among the 15,196 homes in Elmhurst 60126, it is worth more than 13% of them ($386,844 against a typical $631,587), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($242 against a typical $365), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1965 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 35% 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 788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 788 N Howard Ave, Elmhurst, IL was $1,967. The county assessed it at $122,021.

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