Cook County property record for 1285 Earl Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,793 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,941 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,179 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-306-010 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-306-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,793 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,941 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1285 EARL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT8 CARL LAGERHAUSENS ESTATE DIVIS ION |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERZOG & KUNTZES SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 770601 |
1285 Earl Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1285 EARL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL MORTGAGE COMPAN |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI SOLUTIONS FIN'L MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171270 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025048 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1285 EARL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1405 |
| Document Number | 0007425048 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1388466 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2107425048 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, 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 | 1285 EARL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1405 |
| Document Number | 0007425049 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2107425049 |
| Name | SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL MORTGAGE COMPAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1285 EARL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1405 |
| Document Number | 1730601270 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 30601270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $325.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1285 EARL AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181405, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1405 |
| Document Number | 1730601271 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 30601271 |
| Name | SOLUTIONS FIN'L MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GLENVIEW, IL 60025 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
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 | $53,000 Land $6,247 Building $46,753 | $530,000 Land $62,470 Building $467,530 | |
| 2023 | $8,179.00 (-6.93%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,788.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,576 Land $5,205 Building $32,371 | $375,760 Land $52,050 Building $323,710 |
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 1285 Earl Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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.
The area around 1285 Earl 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 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 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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