Cook County property record for 1461 Phoenix Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,454 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,521 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $7,911 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-24-409-028 |
| Primary APN | 08-24-409-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,454 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,521 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1461 PHOENIX DR |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (ZEMONS) (CAPITAL) HILL SUB (UNIT5) SUB OF PT OF SW S E SEC 24-41-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | ZEMONS CAPITAL HILL SUB UNIT5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 126 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 805112 |
1461 Phoenix Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1461 PHOENIX DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200620036 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028024 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1461 PHOENIX DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1126 |
| Document Number | 0000028024 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1461 PHOENIX DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1126 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1461 PHOENIX DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1126 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | ITG |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003339032 |
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| Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2103339032 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2031 |
| Rate | 2.18% |
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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 | $41,000 Land $7,897 Building $33,103 | $410,000 Land $78,970 Building $331,030 | |
| 2023 | $7,911.00 (+4.95%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,538.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,539 Land $6,768 Building $27,771 | $345,390 Land $67,680 Building $277,710 |
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 1461 Phoenix Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 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 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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 1461 Phoenix Dr 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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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