1055 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1055 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 2,133 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,225 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$6,332 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN09-21-105-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-21-105-008
Alternative APN
  • 09-21-105-008-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,133 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,225 sqft (0.12 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1055 S RIVER RD
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-6702
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionRIVER ADD TO DESPLAINES IN SECS 20-2
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract806202

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1055 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6702
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateApr 16, 2013
Transfer Doc0000013043
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionMaine Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Elementary School DistrictDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMaine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$45,001 (+64.65%) Land $4,703 Building $40,298$450,010 (+64.65%) Land $47,030 Building $402,980
2023$6,332.00 (+2.93%)
2022$6,152.00 Homeowner's exemption$27,331 Land $4,180 Building $23,151$273,310 Land $41,800 Building $231,510

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayYes
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 45 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies218 units insured
incl. 173 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims63 (1986–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA11 of 63
Most Recent ClaimMay 2020 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 23 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 27 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 2 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 61% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES PLAINES
serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Zentro.

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