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$1,887,241$292 / 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 94How 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 $850,000 on Oct 26, 1994

961 WATERCRESS DR

NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
5.5
Baths
6,470 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.
2.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.9M
$1.8M low$2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$850,000 · Oct 26, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$30,297 (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.$535,123 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$231,922
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$303,201
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$493,065
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,605,369

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.123 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyDUPAGE
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.

E
Prairie Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Washington Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Naperville North High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Naperville Community Unit District 203

Neighborhood · ZIP 60540These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
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.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,223 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,923
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$182,929
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

961 Watercress 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in DuPage County
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Naperville 60540
  • Among the largest homes in DuPage County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Naperville 60540
  • Newer than 81% of homes in DuPage County

What homes are worth in Naperville 60540

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

This home
$242K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Naperville 60540.

How it measures up in Naperville 60540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Naperville 60540.

Estimated value$1,887,241
CheaperTypical $654,454Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$292
CheaperTypical $261Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area6,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size2.01 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 961 Watercress Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNaperville 60540DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,887,24197% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29275% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than6,470 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2.01 ac96% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than199478% of homes81% of homes

About 961 Watercress Dr

How much is 961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL is $1,887,241 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,782,000 to $1,992,482. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL last sell?

961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL last sold on Oct 26, 1994 for $850,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL?

961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL has 5.5 bathrooms and 6,470 square feet of living space.

When was 961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL built?

961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL?

961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL is assigned to Prairie Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Washington Junior High School (middle), rated B+; Naperville North High School (high), rated A. All sit in Naperville Community Unit District 203. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL compare to other homes in Naperville 60540?

Among the 14,044 homes in Naperville 60540, it is worth more than 97% of them ($1,887,241 against a typical $654,454), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($292 against a typical $261), it is bigger than 98% of them (6,470 ft² against a typical 2,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (2.01 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1994 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than almost all 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 961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 961 Watercress Dr, Naperville, IL was $30,297. The county assessed it at $535,123.

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