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136 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 136 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,758 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.231 acres (10,050 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$362,000 (Sep 2006)
Tax Bill$9,491 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Transfer
May 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-07-303-042

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-07-303-042
Alternative APN
  • 09-07-303-042-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,758 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,758 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,050 sqft (0.231 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address136 CORNELL AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-2129
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(CUMBERLAND)(PARK) SUB PT OF SW & PT NW SEC 07-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionCUMBERLAND PARK
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number9,10
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3017
Census Tract806103

Owner

136 Cornell Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2024.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address603 E KENSINGTON RD, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-1363
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 22, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 19, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 27, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 27, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 28, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200635108
Last Transfer DateJan 22, 2024
Transfer Doc0000033048
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 22, 2024
Property Address136 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2129
Document Number0005333048
Map ReferenceDOC 589621
Instrument DateJan 22, 2024
Instrument2405333048
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 9, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address603 E KENSINGTON RD, MT PROSPECT, IL 60056-1363

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 19, 2017
Property Address136 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2129
Document Number1713912026
Instrument DateMay 6, 2017
Instrument13912026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$280.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address656 PEARSON ST DES PLAINES IL 600164629, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4629

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionMaine Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Elementary School DistrictDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMaine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$40,000 Land $10,050 Building $29,950$400,000 Land $100,500 Building $299,500
2023$9,491.00 (+2.46%)
2022$9,263.00 (+17.16%)$35,999 (+39.95%) Land $8,542 Building $27,457$359,990 (+39.95%) Land $85,420 Building $274,570
2021$7,906.00$25,722 Land $7,035 Building $18,687$257,220 Land $70,350 Building $186,870

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 136 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1979–1995)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 5
Most Recent ClaimNov 1995 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

The area around 136 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES PLAINES
serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 514 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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