Cook County property record for 1553 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
| Square Footage | 1,942 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $251,000 (2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,354.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 09-20-217-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,942 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 1553 E WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-6623 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J C (ROBINSONS) ADD TO DES PLAINES IN NE SEC 20-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBINSONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 806202 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-20-217-006
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1553 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 04, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ALLIANT CU |
| Oct 06, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
| Feb 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201412210 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055048 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 04, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1553 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623 |
| Document Number | 0000020340 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620340 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLU |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1553 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623 |
| Document Number | 0000020340, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 04, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620340 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.99% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1553 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0025713169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2325713169 |
| Name | ALLIANT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60666 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 13, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1553 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623 |
| Document Number | 2033403191 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 06, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 1553 E WALNUT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600166623, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623 |
| Document Number | 2033403191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 01, 2020 |
| Instrument | 33403191 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 30, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1553 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623 |
| Document Number | 2005908575 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 1553 E WALNUT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600166623, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623 |
| Document Number | 2005908575 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5908575 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,000 (+22.86%) Land $6,750 Building $36,250 | $430,000 (+22.86%) Land $67,500 Building $362,500 | |
| 2023 | $8,354.00 (+2.82%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,125.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,000 Land $6,000 Building $29,000 | $350,000 Land $60,000 Building $290,000 |
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