Cook County property record for 1237 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,175 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,529 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,495 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-24-404-028 |
| Primary APN | 08-24-404-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,175 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,529 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1237 PENNSYLVANIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (ZEMONS) (CAPITAL) HILL SUB (UNIT1) PT OF NW SE & PT SW NE WH SEC 24-41-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | ZEMONS CAPITAL HILL SUB UNIT1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 805112 |
1237 Pennsylvania Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jan 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| May 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20055266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1237 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1116 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0026740020 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2126740020 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1237 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1116 |
| Document Number | 2002708239 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 PENNSYLVANIA AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181116, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1116 |
| Document Number | 2002708239 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2708239 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1237 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1116 |
| Document Number | 1814501090 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 PENNSYLVANIA AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181116, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1116 |
| Document Number | 1814501090 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14501090 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 24, 2038 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Elk Grove Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Community Consolidated School District 59 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,001 Land $7,906 Building $39,095 | $470,010 Land $79,060 Building $390,950 | |
| 2023 | $7,495.00 (+4.96%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,141.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,898 Land $6,776 Building $26,122 | $328,980 Land $67,760 Building $261,220 |
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 1237 Pennsylvania Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 13 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1237 Pennsylvania 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 | IL AMERICAN-WAYCINDEN private · serves 1,934 people · EPA ID IL0317550 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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