Cook County property record for 1278 E River Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
| Square Footage | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,875 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage | Attached |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,492.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 09-21-304-021 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 5 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,400 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,875 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
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| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 1278 E RIVER DR |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1677 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELMER M (BLUMES) RESUB LTS 20-25 EX PT LTS 24-25 TAKE N OF RIVER DRIVE IN SHORE ACS SUB IN DES PLAINES ILL PT NH SW SEC 21-41 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHORE ACS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 20-25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-21-304-021
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1326 S MICHIGAN AVE, 4401, CHICAGO, IL 60605-3531 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Jun 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit CELEBRITY HOME LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Known Transactions |
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| Deed Doc Number | 202625087 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1278 E RIVER DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1677 |
| Document Number | 0005825087 |
| Map Reference | DOC 448763 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2605825087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $435.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 1278 E RIVER DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1677 |
| Document Number | 0005825088 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2605825088 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2056 |
| Rate | 5.75% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1278 E RIVER DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1677 |
| Document Number | 0018112105 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2118112105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 09, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $381.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1278 E RIVER DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1677 |
| Document Number | 0018112106 |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2118112106 |
| Name | CELEBRITY HOME LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,001 (+25%) Land $7,088 Building $37,913 | $450,010 (+25%) Land $70,880 Building $379,130 | |
| 2023 | $9,492.00 (+2.47%) | $36,000 (-) Land $5,906 Building $30,094 | $360,000 (-) Land $59,060 Building $300,940 |
| 2022 | $9,263.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,000 Land $5,906 Building $30,094 | $360,000 Land $59,060 Building $300,940 |
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