Cook County property record for 140 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,339 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $7,774 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-13-415-006 |
| Primary APN | 08-13-415-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,339 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,445 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 140 WESTMERE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2854 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (KUNTZES) HIGH RIDGE (KNOLLS)(UNIT3) RESUB OF PTS OF LTS 5 & 9 IN OWNERS SUB IN SEC 13 SEC 13-41-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | KUNTZES HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS UNIT3 |
| Legal Block | O |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,9 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 804902 |
140 Westmere Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1995.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 WESTMERE RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2854 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995529 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 140 WESTMERE RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2854 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0012718332 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2112718332 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 1.87% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Elk Grove Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Community Consolidated School District 59 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,000 Land $8,867 Building $31,133 | $400,000 Land $88,670 Building $311,330 | |
| 2023 | $7,774.00 (+4.95%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,407.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,999 Land $7,600 Building $26,399 | $339,990 Land $76,000 Building $263,990 |
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 140 Westmere Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 140 Westmere Rd 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 578 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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