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1491 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1491 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.289 acres (12,600 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$238,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill$6,245 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2026 Line of Credit
Nov 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-20-417-028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-20-417-028
Alternative APN
  • 09-20-417-028-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,200 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,200 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1914
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialFrame
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area12,600 sqft (0.289 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1491 E LINCOLN AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60018-1726
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionARTHUR T (MCINTOSH) & (COMPANYS) ADD TO (DESPLAINES) HTS IN SECS20-21 SEC 21-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionMCINTOSH & COMPANYS ADD TO DESPLAINES
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract806400

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1491 E LINCOLN AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1726
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 9, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE
Nov 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
Oct 17, 2019Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage
JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Jun 20, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit
GERMAN AM CAP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 17, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 17, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 7, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201917061
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 9, 2026
Property Address1491 E LINCOLN AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1726
Document Number0000023029
Instrument DateAug 28, 2026
Instrument202628223029
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1491 E LINCOLN AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1726

Mortgage

Document Number0000023029,
DateOct 9, 2026
Instrument202628223029
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Max Rate-1%

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1491 E LINCOLN AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1726
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 9, 2021
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0033015160
DateNov 26, 2021
Instrument2133015160
Lender
NameLAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMIAMI, FL 33146
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term357 Months
DueAug 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 17, 2019
Property Address1491 E LINCOLN AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1726
Document Number1929017061
Instrument DateAug 18, 2019
Instrument29017061
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$238.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1491 E LINCOLN AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181726, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1726

Mortgage

Document Number1929017062
DateOct 17, 2019
Instrument29017062
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 16, 2049

June 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 20, 2017
Property Address1491 E LINCOLN AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1726
Document Number1717139017
Instrument DateJun 15, 2017
Instrument17139017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2018
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address909 N SEPULVEDA BLVD #840 EL SEGUNDO CA 902452718, 840, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245-2718

Mortgage

Document Number1717139017
DateJun 20, 2017
Instrument17139017
Lender
NameGERMAN AM CAP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Address60 WALL ST # 10TH, NEW YORK, NY 10005-2836
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionMaine Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Elementary School DistrictDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMaine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$35,000 (+29.63%) Land $11,340 Building $23,660$350,000 (+29.63%) Land $113,400 Building $236,600
2023$6,245.00 (+2.93%)
2022$6,067.00$27,000 Land $10,080 Building $16,920$270,000 Land $100,800 Building $169,200

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES PLAINES
serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 771 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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