Cook County property record for 1540 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 808 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $239,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,855 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-20-406-013 |
| Primary APN | 09-20-406-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 808 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,840 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1540 WHITCOMB AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | DES PLAINES HTS/A T MCINTOSH & |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20207534 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049226 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1540 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1622 |
| Document Number | 2031507534 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 31507534 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $239.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1540 WHITCOMB AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181622, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1622 |
| Document Number | 2031507535 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 31507535 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 9, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1540 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1622 |
| Document Number | 1719357072 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 19357072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 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 | $186.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 455 GRACELAND AVE #2D DES PLAINES IL 600164447, 2D, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4447 |
| Document Number | 1719357073 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 19357073 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 11, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
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 | $26,001 (+%) Land $6,156 Building $19,845 | $260,010 (+%) Land $61,560 Building $198,450 | |
| 2023 | $6,855.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,690.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,000 Land $5,472 Building $20,528 | $260,000 Land $54,720 Building $205,280 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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