Cook County property record for 1440 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,340 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,090 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-405-020 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-405-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,340 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,260 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1440 WHITCOMB AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1620 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1440 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMESIDE FIN'L |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FEDERAL SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20158205 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1440 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1620 |
| Document Number | 1927347013 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1440 WHITCOMB AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181620, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1620 |
| Document Number | 1927347013 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27347013 |
| Name | HOMESIDE FIN'L |
|---|---|
| Address | COLUMBIA, MD 21044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 29, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1440 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1620 |
| Document Number | 1703206118 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | NATIONAL BLDR AND BANCORP TITLE, NATIONAL BLDR & BANCORP TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1440 WHITCOMB AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181620, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1620 |
| Document Number | 1703206118 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3206118 |
| Name | FEDERAL SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
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 | $39,000 (+14.71%) Land $9,234 Building $29,766 | $390,000 (+14.71%) Land $92,340 Building $297,660 | |
| 2023 | $8,090.00 (+2.82%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,868.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,000 Land $8,208 Building $25,792 | $340,000 Land $82,080 Building $257,920 |
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.
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.
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 752 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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