We Buy Houses in DuPage County, IL

Who's writing this guide?

I’m Brad Esposito with Family Property Buyers in St. Charles. If you own a house in DuPage County and you’re weighing a sale, you want the facts first. I buy houses directly from owners, in any condition. You get a written cash offer within 24 hours of our first visit or meeting, and we close on your timeline. If listing with an agent would get you more, I’ll say so.

Which question brought you here?

• Do you buy houses everywhere in DuPage County?
• How do I find my DuPage township assessor?
• Where are deeds recorded in DuPage County?
• Where do I find what I owe if my DuPage taxes were sold?
• How fast can I get an offer?
• Who pays closing costs?

Which DuPage County towns have their own page?

Each town page covers that town’s own transfer stamps, water bills and offices:

• Bolingbrook (DuPage and Will sides)
• Naperville
• West Chicago
• Wheaton

We also have a page for DuPage County houses that need major repairs, which covers West Chicago, Wheaton, Warrenville, Winfield, Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, Lombard, Villa Park and Naperville.

Which township assessor handles my house?

The DuPage County township assessor directory says the first two digits of your parcel number (on your tax bill) show your township:

• 01 Wayne
• 02 Bloomingdale
• 03 Addison
• 04 Winfield
• 05 Milton
• 06 York
• 07 Naperville
• 08 Lisle
• 09 and 10 Downers Grove

The Supervisor of Assessments says the nine township assessors set the first assessed value, and each one has an online property database. Questions about your value start with your township assessor.

What does the DuPage Recorder need to record a deed?

The DuPage County Recorder’s FAQ lists a completed deed, the PTAX form(s) or an exemption statement, municipal transfer stamps if your town has them, the grantee’s name and address, the property address, the permanent parcel number, the legal description, and the preparer’s name and address. The Recorder can’t tell you which deed to use. The office is on the first floor of the Jack T. Knuepfer Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, (630) 407-5400 (contact page).

What if I’m behind on DuPage County property taxes?

The DuPage County Treasurer holds the annual tax sale. Sold taxes are redeemed through the DuPage County Clerk. The Treasurer says to call the Clerk at 630-407-5500 for an Estimate of Redemption, and the Clerk’s Pay Sold Property Taxes page says the Clerk’s office provides one for a fee of $50. The Clerk also posts figures by 10-digit PIN on its Tax Redemption page. The Treasurer also lists financial resources for homeowners. Our DuPage County tax sale guide walks through this year’s dates.

Should I sell to you or list with an agent?

Here’s an honest comparison:

• Listing usually wins when the house is in good shape, you have time, and you want the highest possible price.
• Selling to us may fit when the house needs work you don’t want to do, a tax deadline is coming, you’ve inherited a house you can’t manage, or you need a set closing date.
• Costs. Selling directly to us means you don’t list with an agent, and we can often cover closing costs. Every cost explained up front, before you sign anything.

If listing is the better choice for your house, I’ll tell you.

What if selling is the cleaner path?

You don’t have to fix anything first.

We buy as-is: no showings, no repairs needed. Selling directly to us means you don’t list with an agent.

We can often cover closing costs. Every cost explained up front, before you sign anything.

What happens if you reach out to us?

1. Tell me about the house. Use the form, call or text (331) 422-3828, or email [email protected].
2. We look at the house together, in person or by phone.
3. You get a written cash offer within 24 hours of our first visit or meeting. There’s no obligation. Show it to your attorney or family before you decide.
4. If you say yes, we close on your timeline.

Who would you be working with?

Family Property Buyers is based in St. Charles. If you want the step-by-step version first, read how it works.

Call or text (331) 422-3828 · [email protected] · 200 W River Dr, St. Charles, IL 60174

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• Family Property Buyers home
• How it works
• Seller FAQ
• Areas we serve
• How to check out a cash home buyer
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