Cook County property record for 131 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,729 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,781 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-07-408-011 |
| Primary APN | 09-07-408-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,729 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 131 CORNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H M (CORNELL) & COS (CUMBERLAND) SUB OF SH SE SE SEC 7 ALSO PT EH NE NE SEC 18 SEC 07-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | CORNELL & COS CUMBERLAND |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 806103 |
131 Cornell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2008.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049000 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $57,000 Land $6,600 Building $50,400 | $570,000 Land $66,000 Building $504,000 | |
| 2023 | $11,781.00 (+2.7%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,471.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,000 Land $5,610 Building $42,390 | $480,000 Land $56,100 Building $423,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Cornell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1995 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 131 Cornell 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 514 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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