1220 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1220 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,058 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.412 acres (17,936 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$365,000 (Dec 2018)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-17-315-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-17-315-010`
Alternative APN	`09-17-315-010-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,058 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	2 Fireplaces
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Architectural Style	Multi-Level
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	17,936 sqft (0.412 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1220 E PRAIRIE AVE
City	DES PLAINES
State	IL
Zip	60016-3315
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	(DESPLAINES) MANOR (TRACT1) IN SECS17 & 20 SEC 20-41-12
Legal Range	12E
Legal Township	41N
Legal Section	20
Legal Subdivision	DESPLAINES MANOR TRACT1
Legal Tract	1
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	MAINE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	806202

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1220 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3315
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 16, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MTG
Jul 25, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MTG
Nov 27, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MTG
Dec 7, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer BURNET TITLE-POST CLOSING

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 23, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201842160
Prior Transfer Date	May 29, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000473
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1220 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3315
Document Number	2026115125
Instrument Date	Jul 16, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2020
Title Company	PRECISION TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1220 E PRAIRIE AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163315, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3315

Mortgage

Document Number	2026115125
Date	Sep 17, 2020
Instrument	26115125

Lender

Name	DRAPER & KRAMER MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 16, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1220 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3315
Document Number	1922149156
Instrument Date	Jul 25, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2019
Title Company	PRECISION TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	1220 E PRAIRIE AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163315, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3315

Mortgage

Document Number	1922149156
Date	Aug 9, 2019
Instrument	22149156

Lender

Name	DRAPER & KRAMER MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 8, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.95%

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1220 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3315
Document Number	1834142161
Instrument Date	Nov 27, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 17, 2018
Title Company	BURNET TITLE-POST CLOSING

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	1220 E PRAIRIE AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163315, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3315

Mortgage

Document Number	1834142161
Date	Dec 7, 2018
Instrument	34142161

Lender

Name	DRAPER & KRAMER MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 6, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.87%

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2018
Property Address	1220 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3315
Document Number	1834142160
Instrument Date	Nov 26, 2018
Instrument	34142160
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 17, 2018
Title Company	BURNET TITLE-POST CLOSING

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$365.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	150S PINE ST 606 MT MOUNT PROSPECT IL 60056, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$52,000 (+3%) Land $16,142 Building $35,858	$520,000 (+3%) Land $161,420 Building $358,580
2022	Homeowner's exemption	$39,999 Land $14,348 Building $25,651	$399,990 Land $143,480 Building $256,510

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 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

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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 419 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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