Cook County property record for 1297 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
| Square Footage | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,018.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 09-20-215-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1876 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 1297 E WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-6506 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J C (ROBINSONS) ADD TO DES PLAINES IN NE SEC 20-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBINSONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 806202 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-20-215-010
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1297 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 05, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 05, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 1998 |
| Deed Doc Number | 201442093 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $36,000 (+44%) Land $6,750 Building $29,250 | $360,000 (+44%) Land $67,500 Building $292,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,018.00 (+3.51%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,848.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $25,000 Land $6,000 Building $19,000 | $250,000 Land $60,000 Building $190,000 |
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