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1494 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1494 E Lincoln Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,850 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.176 acres (7,665 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$225,000 (Jun 2000)
Tax Bill$5,282 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Transfer
Jul 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-20-414-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-20-414-027
Alternative APN
  • 09-20-414-027-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,850 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area989 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,665 sqft (0.176 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1494 E LINCOLN AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60018-1727
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 Block7
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2014
Census Tract806400

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1494 E LINCOLN AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1727
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 7, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 13, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST MIDWEST BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 30, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2000667
Last Transfer DateSep 29, 2021
Transfer Doc0000018468
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 7, 2021
Property Address1494 E LINCOLN AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1727
Document Number0028018468
Instrument DateSep 29, 2021
Instrument2128018468
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1494 E LINCOLN AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1727

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1494 E LINCOLN AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1727
Document Number1830319150
Instrument DateJul 13, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1494 E LINCOLN AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181727, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1727

Mortgage

Document Number1830319150
DateOct 30, 2018
Instrument30319150
Lender
NameFIRST MIDWEST BK
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60631-3655
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 29, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5%

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$43,001 (+65.39%) Land $6,899 Building $36,102$430,010 (+65.39%) Land $68,990 Building $361,020
2023$5,282.00 (+3.47%)
2022$5,105.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$26,000 Land $6,132 Building $19,868$260,000 Land $61,320 Building $198,680

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 408 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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