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1426 Willow Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1426 Willow Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 820 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.067 acres (2,903 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$175,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$5,273 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN09-17-205-076

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-17-205-076
Alternative APN
  • 09-17-205-076-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area820 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleRow Home
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,903 sqft (0.067 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1426 WILLOW AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-4418
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Description(DESPLAINES)(CENTER) SUB IN EH SEC 17-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionDESPLAINES CENTER
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number62
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract806201

Owner

1426 Willow Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2022.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1426 WILLOW AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 18, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 18, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 28, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202212031
Prior Transfer DateOct 17, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000050196
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 18, 2022
Property Address1426 WILLOW AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418
Document Number0023012031
Map ReferenceDOC 9618025
Instrument DateAug 3, 2022
Instrument2223012031
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$175.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1426 WILLOW AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418

Mortgage

Document Number0023012032
DateAug 18, 2022
Instrument2223012032
Lender
NameABBOTT LABORATORIES EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.75%

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$22,000 Land $11,031 Building $10,969$220,000 Land $110,310 Building $109,690
2023$5,273.00 (+48.08%)
2022$3,561.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$19,998 Land $2,998 Building $17,000$199,980 Land $29,980 Building $170,000

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 1426 Willow Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 36 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies114 units insured
incl. 78 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims164 (1983–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA17 of 164
Most Recent ClaimApr 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 46 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jul 2010 · 60 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 7 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 1426 Willow 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 417 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.

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