Cook County property record for 1346 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,243 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $242,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,491 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-404-018 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-404-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,243 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,243 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,260 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1346 WHITCOMB AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1618 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
1346 Whitcomb Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1346 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022306309 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000306309 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1346 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1618 |
| Document Number | 0003306309 |
| Map Reference | DOC 6647601 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2203306309 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $242.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1346 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1618 |
| Document Number | 0003306310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2203306310 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1346 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1618 |
| Document Number | 0034012110 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2134012110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 MURPHY LAKE LN, 243, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-2832 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 N NORTHWEST HWY, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-2541 |
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 $9,234 Building $26,766 | $360,000 Land $92,340 Building $267,660 | |
| 2023 | $6,491.00 (-13.01%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,462.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,000 Land $8,208 Building $20,792 | $290,000 Land $82,080 Building $207,920 |
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 1346 Whitcomb Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1346 Whitcomb 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 |
|---|
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 408 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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