Cook County property record for 1539 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.365 acres (15,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $8,701 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-409-003 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-409-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,900 sqft (0.365 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1539 WHITCOMB AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1621 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
1539 Whitcomb Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2010.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1539 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 201049067 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018019 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $35,000 Land $14,310 Building $20,690 | $350,000 Land $143,100 Building $206,900 | |
| 2023 | $8,701.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,491.00 | $33,000 Land $12,720 Building $20,280 | $330,000 Land $127,200 Building $202,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1539 Whitcomb Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 160 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 74 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 98 units insured incl. 24 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 160 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 34 of 160 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 1539 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 |
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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 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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