Cook County property record for 1225 Earl Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,534 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,650 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-306-003 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-306-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,534 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,534 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1225 EARL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (HERZOG) & (KUNTZES) SUB OF LT 8 IN CARL LAGERHAUSEN ESTATE DIVIN OF SW SEC 20-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERZOG & KUNTZES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 770601 |
1225 Earl Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2543 N MONITOR AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-2328 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOWER |
| Feb 20, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PERL MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201845047 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000560 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1225 EARL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1405 |
| Document Number | 2029117203 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 EARL AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181405, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1405 |
| Document Number | 2029117203 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 29117203 |
| Name | LOWER |
|---|---|
| Address | COLUMBIA, MD 21044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 18, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1225 EARL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1405 |
| Document Number | 1805145047 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5145047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $265.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2543 N MONITOR AVE CHICAGO IL 606392328, CHICAGO, IL 60639-2328 |
| Document Number | 1805145048 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5145048 |
| Name | PERL MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 19, 2048 |
| Rate | 4.25% |
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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 | $34,500 Land $6,435 Building $28,065 | $345,000 Land $64,350 Building $280,650 | |
| 2023 | $6,650.00 (+2.91%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,462.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,537 Land $5,362 Building $23,175 | $285,370 Land $53,620 Building $231,750 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1225 Earl Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · other causes |
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.
The area around 1225 Earl 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 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 591 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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