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Last sold for $670,000 on Feb 3, 2021

257 E 1ST ST

ELMHURST, IL 60126
0
Baths
3,454 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$670,000 · Feb 3, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,737 (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.$254,624 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,211
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$201,413
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$236,069
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$763,872

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
Field Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Sandburg Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
York Community High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

257 E 1st 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.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in DuPage County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in DuPage County
  • Older than 77% of homes in DuPage County

How it measures up in Elmhurst 60126

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elmhurst 60126.

Living area3,454 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,825 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 257 E 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmhurst 60126DuPage County
Living areabigger than3,454 ft²85% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac20% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than196255% of homes23% of homes

About 257 E 1st St

When did 257 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL last sell?

257 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL last sold on Feb 3, 2021 for $670,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL?

257 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL has 3,454 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 257 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL built?

257 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

What schools serve 257 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL?

257 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL is assigned to Field Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Sandburg Middle School (middle), rated A; 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 257 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL compare to other homes in Elmhurst 60126?

Among the 15,196 homes in Elmhurst 60126, it is bigger than 85% of them (3,454 ft² against a typical 1,825 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1962 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 257 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 E 1st St, Elmhurst, IL was $14,737. The county assessed it at $254,624.

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