Cook County property record for 1249 S 3rd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 995 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,894 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $298,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,486 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-307-006 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-307-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 995 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 995 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,894 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1249 S 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1413 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 770601 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1249 S 3RD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200511157 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $30,000 (+24.36%) Land $6,205 Building $23,795 | $300,000 (+24.36%) Land $62,050 Building $237,950 | |
| 2023 | $5,486.00 (+2.98%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,327.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,123 Land $5,170 Building $18,953 | $241,230 Land $51,700 Building $189,530 |
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.
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.
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.
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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