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1186 Colfax Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1186 Colfax Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,645 sqft · built 2016
Lot Size0.043 acres (1,888 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$376,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$8,147 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-17-105-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-17-105-026
Alternative APN
  • 09-17-105-026-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,645 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2016
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area1,888 sqft (0.043 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1186 COLFAX AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-3443
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal SubdivisionCOLFAX CROSSING
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract806201

Owner

1186 Colfax Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1186 COLFAX AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3443
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20217454
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 30, 2021
Property Address1186 COLFAX AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3443
Document Number0036407454
Map ReferenceDOC 1535045049
Instrument DateDec 20, 2021
Instrument2136407454
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$376.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1186 COLFAX AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3443

Mortgage

Document Number0036407455
DateDec 30, 2021
Instrument2136407455
Lender
NameUNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

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$39,000 Land $7,174 Building $31,826$390,000 Land $71,740 Building $318,260
2023$8,147.00 (+2.83%)
2022$7,923.00 Homeowner's exemption$34,215 Land $5,499 Building $28,716$342,150 Land $54,990 Building $287,160

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

FEMA maps place 1186 Colfax Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2008.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2008–2018)
Most Recent ClaimMay 2018 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 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

The area around 1186 Colfax Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 524 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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