1277 Henry Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1277 Henry Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 784 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.141 acres (6,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$130,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$5,190 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-20-218-044

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-20-218-044
Alternative APN
  • 09-20-218-044-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area784 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area784 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,125 sqft (0.141 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1277 HENRY AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-6527
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(RIVERSIDE) ADD TO (DESPLAINES) IN SECS 20 & 21 SEC 21-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionRIVERSIDE ADD TO DESPLAINES
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number28,29
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract806202

Owner

1277 Henry Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2017.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1277 HENRY AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6527
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 10, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 26, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201715034
Prior Transfer DateMar 10, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000192
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 10, 2017
Property Address1277 HENRY AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6527
Document Number1713015034
Instrument DateMay 5, 2017
Instrument13015034
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 29, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$130.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1277 HENRY AVE DES PLAINES IL 600166527, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6527

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$26,001 Land $5,513 Building $20,488$260,010 Land $55,130 Building $204,880
2023$5,190.00 (+3.02%)
2022$5,038.00 Homeowner's exemption$23,000 Land $4,900 Building $18,100$230,000 Land $49,000 Building $181,000

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

FEMA maps place 1277 Henry Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 1277 Henry 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 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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, 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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