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1440 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1440 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Square Footage1,510 sqft Living Area
Lot Size15,900 sqft (0.365 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$350,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$9,492.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-20-408-023
Alternative APN
  • 09-20-408-023-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,510 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,510 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area15,900 sqft (0.365 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1440 E FOREST AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60018-1637
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionARTHUR 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 Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionMCINTOSH & COS DESPLAINES
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2010
Census Tract806400

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 09-20-408-023

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1440 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1637
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 24, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 05, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
MIDFIRST BANK
Nov 23, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
MIDFIRST BANK
Dec 02, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
MIDLAND MORTGAGE
Nov 09, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
COMPASS MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 09, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 09, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 10, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201749063
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1440 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1637
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1440 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1637

Mortgage

Document Number0008316091
DateMar 24, 2026
Instrument2608316091
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44114
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.57%

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1440 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1637
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2024
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1440 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1637

Mortgage

Document Number0006529061
DateMar 05, 2024
Instrument2406529061
Lender
NameMIDFIRST BANK
TypeBank
AddressOKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term285 Months
DueDec 01, 2047

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1440 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1637
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 05, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1440 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1637

Mortgage

Document Number0032745161
DateNov 23, 2022
Instrument2232745161
Lender
NameMIDFIRST BANK
TypeBank
AddressOKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueDec 01, 2047

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1440 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1637
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1440E E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1637

Mortgage

Document Number0033621344
DateDec 02, 2021
Instrument2133621344
Lender
NameMIDLAND MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressOKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term312 Months
DueDec 01, 2047

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 09, 2017
Property Address1440 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1637
Document Number1731349063
Instrument DateNov 03, 2017
Instrument31349063
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2017
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$350.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1440 E FOREST AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181637, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1637

Mortgage

Document Number1731349064
DateNov 09, 2017
Instrument31349064
Lender
NameCOMPASS MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWARRENVILLE, IL 60555
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 08, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$39,000 (+8.33%) Land $14,310 Building $24,690$390,000 (+8.33%) Land $143,100 Building $246,900
2023$9,492.00 (+2.47%)
2022$9,263.00$36,000 Land $12,720 Building $23,280$360,000 Land $127,200 Building $232,800

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