Cook County property record for 1480 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,256 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-405-026 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-405-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| 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 | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1480 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 | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
1480 Whitcomb Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 1998.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1480 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BK |
| Apr 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000917 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1480 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1620 |
| Document Number | 1930422086 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1480 WHITCOMB AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181620, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1620 |
| Document Number | 1930422086 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30422086 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 30, 2049 |
| Rate | 3.87% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1480 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1620 |
| Document Number | 1812749237 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1480 WHITCOMB AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181620, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1620 |
| Document Number | 1812749237 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12749237 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 6, 2048 |
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 | $44,000 Land $9,234 Building $34,766 | $440,000 Land $92,340 Building $347,660 | |
| 2023 | $7,256.00 (+3.17%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,033.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $33,490 Land $8,208 Building $25,282 | $334,900 Land $82,080 Building $252,820 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1480 Whitcomb Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1480 Whitcomb Ave 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 |
|---|
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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