Cook County property record for 117 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,075 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,453 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-19-104-045 |
| Primary APN | 09-19-104-045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,075 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 117 E WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-6131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WESTFIELD)(GARDENS) SUB OF NH NW SEC 19-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTFIELD GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 770601 |
Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 963 S WESTGATE RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6155 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Non-Conforming Investor Loan SELFRELIANCE FCU |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202530168 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 117 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131 |
| Document Number | 0029430168 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2529430168 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $249.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131 |
| Document Number | 0029430169 |
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| Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2529430169 |
| Name | SELFRELIANCE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Non-Conforming Investor Loan |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 117 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131 |
| Document Number | 2030638103 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 E WALNUT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600166131, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131 |
| Document Number | 2030638103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 30638103 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 2, 2050 |
| Rate | 3.37% |
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Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Maine Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Elementary School District | Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Maine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,000 (+12.5%) Land $7,556 Building $19,444 | $270,000 (+12.5%) Land $75,560 Building $194,440 | |
| 2023 | $5,453.00 (+2.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $23,999 (-) Land $6,548 Building $17,451 | $239,990 (-) Land $65,480 Building $174,510 |
| 2022 | $5,295.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,999 Land $6,548 Building $17,451 | $239,990 Land $65,480 Building $174,510 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES PLAINES serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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