Cook County property record for 1444 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,166 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,800 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-223-033 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-223-033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,166 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,166 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,240 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1444 PROSPECT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WHIPPLES) ADD TO (RIVERVIEW) IN WH SE NE SEC 29-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHIPPLES ADD TO RIVERVIEW |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4019 |
| Census Tract | 806502 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1444 PROSPECT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI WINTRUST MTG |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FEDERAL SVGS BK |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20207587 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056030 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1444 PROSPECT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2310 |
| Document Number | 2024807587 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24807587 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $225.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2007 W TOUHY AVE CHICAGO IL 606452442, CHICAGO, IL 60645-2442 |
| Document Number | 2024807588 |
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| Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24807588 |
| Name | WINTRUST MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 3, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
| Document Number | 2024807589, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24807589 |
| Name | ILLINOIS HSNG DEV AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60601 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1444 PROSPECT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2310 |
| Document Number | 1927549054 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1444 PROSPECT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600182310, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2310 |
| Document Number | 1927549054 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27549054 |
| Name | FEDERAL SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1444 PROSPECT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2310 |
| Document Number | 1807249093 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7249093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $172.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1444 PROSPECT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600182310, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2310 |
| Document Number | 1807249094 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7249094 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.62% |
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 | $25,000 (+13.64%) Land $5,616 Building $19,384 | $250,000 (+13.64%) Land $56,160 Building $193,840 | |
| 2023 | $5,800.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,660.00 Homeowner's exemption | $22,000 Land $4,680 Building $17,320 | $220,000 Land $46,800 Building $173,200 |
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 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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.
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 775 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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