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1255 E Washington St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1255 E Washington St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 6.5 ba · 4,950 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,250 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$605,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$13,657 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-17-400-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-17-400-008
Alternative APN
  • 09-17-400-008-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths6.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms15 Rooms
Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,950 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,250 sqft (0.144 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1255 E WASHINGTON ST
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-4355
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionIRA (BROWNS) ADD TO (DESPLAINES) IN SEC 17-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionBROWNS ADD TO DESPLAINES
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number10,11
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract806201

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address455 GRACELAND AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4479
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 10, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Aug 10, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 1, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20218029
Prior Transfer DateJun 15, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000008028
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 10, 2021
Property Address1265 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Document Number0022208029
Instrument DateJun 22, 2021
Instrument2122208029
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$605.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5215 OLD ORCHARD RD, SKOKIE, IL 60077-1035
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0022208030
DateAug 10, 2021
Instrument2122208030
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term356 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

August 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 10, 2021
Property Address1265 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Document Number0022208028
Instrument DateJun 15, 2021
Instrument2122208028
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address6625 N AVONDALE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60631-1507

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$71,960 (+38.92%) Land $5,625 Building $66,335$719,600 (+38.92%) Land $56,250 Building $663,350
2023$13,657.00 (+2.47%)
2022$13,328.00 (+15.07%)$51,800 (+37.46%) Land $5,000 Building $46,800$518,000 (+37.46%) Land $50,000 Building $468,000
2021$11,583.00$37,684 Land $4,062 Building $33,622$376,840 Land $40,620 Building $336,220

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.

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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2008–2018)
Most Recent ClaimMay 2018 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 2 claims

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 524 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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