Cook County property record for 1478 Willow Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
| Square Footage | 1,178 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,467 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $234,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,800.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 09-17-205-097 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,178 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Modern Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,467 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 1478 WILLOW AVE |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-4418 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | DES PLAINES CENTER |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45-61 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 806201 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-17-205-097
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1478 WILLOW AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US MORTGAGE FUNDING INC |
| Aug 03, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WATERMAN STATE BANK |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MB FIN'L BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202341009 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015039 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1478 WILLOW AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418 |
| Document Number | 0026541009 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 08, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2326541009 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 03, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $234.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1478 WILLOW AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1478 WILLOW AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418 |
| Document Number | 0026541010 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2326541010 |
| Name | US MORTGAGE FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.25% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 03, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1478 WILLOW AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418 |
| Document Number | 0021515039 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2121515039 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | TEK TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 1478 WILLOW AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418 |
| Document Number | 0021515040 |
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| Date | Aug 03, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2121515040 |
| Name | WATERMAN STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.37% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1478 WILLOW AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418 |
| Document Number | 1736249114 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36249114 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 09, 2018 |
| Title Company | ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants In Common |
| Address | 1478 WILLOW AVE DES PLAINES IL 600164418, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418 |
| Document Number | 1736249115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36249115 |
| Name | MB FIN'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANN ARBOR, MI 48105 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.37% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,999 (+9.1%) Land $11,999 Building $12,000 | $239,990 (+9.1%) Land $119,990 Building $120,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,800.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,660.00 (+38.86%) | $21,998 (+65.86%) Land $2,998 Building $19,000 | $219,980 (+65.86%) Land $29,980 Building $190,000 |
| 2021 | $4,076.00 | $13,263 Land $2,253 Building $11,010 | $132,630 Land $22,530 Building $110,100 |
1478 Willow Ave is in FEMA Zone AE, inside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE 1% annual chance, base flood elevation determined |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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