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$454,398$243 / 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 $395,500 on Aug 26, 2024

8631 HIGHCREST DR

DARIEN, IL 60561
2
Baths
1,872 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.
0.28 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

$454K
$423K low$485K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$395,500 · Aug 26, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,770 (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.$164,181 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,243
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,938
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$152,161
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$492,543

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.0.28
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Lakeview Jr High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Elizabeth Ide Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.8 mi
H
Community High School District 99 - South High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Community High School District 99

Neighborhood · ZIP 60561These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
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.23,535
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,622 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,736
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,753
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

8631 Highcrest Dr 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 67% of homes in Darien 60561
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Darien 60561

What homes are worth in Darien 60561

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

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$237K$963K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Darien 60561.

How it measures up in Darien 60561

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Darien 60561.

Estimated value$454,398
CheaperTypical $452,114Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $260Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,609 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 8631 Highcrest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDarien 60561DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$454,39851% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24333% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,872 ft²65% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac59% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than197958% of homes55% of homes

About 8631 Highcrest Dr

How much is 8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL is $454,398 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $423,411 to $485,385. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL last sell?

8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL last sold on Aug 26, 2024 for $395,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL?

8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,872 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL built?

8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL?

8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL is assigned to Lakeview Jr High School (middle), rated A; Elizabeth Ide Elementary School (elementary); Community High School District 99 - South High School (high), rated A. All sit in Community High School District 99. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL compare to other homes in Darien 60561?

Among the 8,763 homes in Darien 60561, it is worth more than 51% of them ($454,398 against a typical $452,114), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($243 against a typical $260), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,872 ft² against a typical 1,609 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1979 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 50% 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 8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8631 Highcrest Dr, Darien, IL was $9,770. The county assessed it at $164,181.

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