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1247 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1247 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,717 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.266 acres (11,565 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$28,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$4,351 (2022)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Sale
Mar 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-17-422-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-17-422-027
Alternative APNs
  • 09-17-422-030-0000
  • 09-17-422-027-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,717 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,620 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,565 sqft (0.266 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1247 E PRAIRIE AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-3314
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionDES PLAINES MANOR TR #1
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number2,3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract806202

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1247 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3314
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 8, 2023Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Mar 8, 2023Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202346186
Prior Transfer DateOct 15, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000056006
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 8, 2023
Property Address1247 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3314
Document Number0006746186
Map ReferenceDOC 4793563
Instrument DateFeb 22, 2023
Instrument2306746186
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$28.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1247 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3314

March 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 8, 2023
Property Address1247 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3314
Document Number0006746186
Map ReferenceDOC 4793563
Instrument DateFeb 22, 2023
Instrument2306746186
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$28.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1247 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3314

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$61,489 (+57.66%) Land $10,409 Building $51,080$614,890 (+57.66%) Land $104,090 Building $510,800
2022$4,351.00$39,000 Land $10,960 Building $28,040$390,000 Land $109,600 Building $280,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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 Policies1 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 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 419 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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