Cook County property record for 1280 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,391 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Sep 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 09-21-303-037 |
| Primary APN | 09-21-303-037 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1280 S RIVER RD |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1674 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARTHUR T (MCINTOSH) & COS (DESPLAINES) HEIGHTS SUB BL K 10 OF NORRIE PARK SUBN PT E RR SE SEC 20 ALSO PT LYING E RR & S NORRI |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCINTOSH & COS DESPLAINES |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
1280 S River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1280 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1674 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202618820047 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002065 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1280 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1674 |
| Document Number | 0000020047 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $53,025.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1280 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1674 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1280 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1674 |
| Document Number | 0025001136 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2225001136 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1280 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1674 |
| Document Number | 0026612000 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2226612000 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1280 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1674 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1280 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1674 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006307210 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2206307210 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2042 |
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 | $36,000 Land $10,800 Building $25,200 | $360,000 Land $108,000 Building $252,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,391.00 (+3.17%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,164.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $34,000 Land $9,600 Building $24,400 | $340,000 Land $96,000 Building $244,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1280 S River Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 74 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 98 units insured incl. 24 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 160 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 34 of 160 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 1280 S River Rd 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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