Cook County property record for 1492 Willow Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,467 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,536 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-17-205-090 |
| Primary APN | 09-17-205-090 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,164 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,467 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1492 WILLOW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-4418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | (DESPLAINES)(CENTER) SUB IN EH SEC 17-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | DESPLAINES CENTER |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48,49 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 806201 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1478 WILLOW AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 3, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20171018 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1492 WILLOW AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418 |
| Document Number | 1729001018 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 29001018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1492 WILLOW AVE DES PLAINES IL 600164418, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4418 |
| Document Number | 1729001019 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 29001019 |
| Name | LENDLINK FIN'L INC |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60646 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| 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 | $23,001 (+9.54%) Land $12,499 Building $10,502 | $230,010 (+9.54%) Land $124,990 Building $105,020 | |
| 2023 | $5,536.00 (+2.46%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,403.00 | $20,998 Land $2,998 Building $18,000 | $209,980 Land $29,980 Building $180,000 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 36 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 114 units insured incl. 78 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 164 (1983–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 164 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
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 417 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.
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