Cook County property record for 131 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,317 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,717 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-19-104-033 |
| Primary APN | 09-19-104-033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,317 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,317 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,140 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 131 E WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-6131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WESTFIELD)(GARDENS) SUB OF NH NW SEC 19-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTFIELD GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 770601 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
| Jul 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200219095 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 131 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131 |
| Document Number | 0014007106 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2214007106 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60606 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 18, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.44% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 131 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131 |
| Document Number | 2024457026 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | BURNET TITLE-POST CLOSING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 131 E WALNUT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600166131, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131 |
| Document Number | 2024457026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24457026 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $31,000 (+24%) Land $7,605 Building $23,395 | $310,000 (+24%) Land $76,050 Building $233,950 | |
| 2023 | $5,717.00 (+2.97%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,552.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,000 Land $6,591 Building $18,409 | $250,000 Land $65,910 Building $184,090 |
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.
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 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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.
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 382 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 | 300 / 20 |
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