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1561 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1561 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Square Footage1,122 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,750 sqft (0.155 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$385,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$5,686.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-20-217-007
Alternative APN
  • 09-20-217-007-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,122 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,122 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area6,750 sqft (0.155 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1561 E WALNUT AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-6623
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionJ C (ROBINSONS) ADD TO DES PLAINES IN NE SEC 20-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionROBINSONS ADD
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2017
Census Tract806202

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 09-20-217-007

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address1561 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 01, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMELAND MORTGAGE CO
Jun 26, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
HOLLAND MTG
May 07, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FREEDOM MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 01, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 01, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 07, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202620073
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 01, 2026
Property Address1561 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623
Document Number0000020073
Instrument DateMar 03, 2026
Instrument2026.20073
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$58,327.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address1561 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1561 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 09, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0002917367
DateJan 29, 2021
Instrument2102917367
Lender
NameHOMELAND MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTMONT, IL 60559
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJan 01, 2041
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.55%

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1561 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623
Document Number2023157014
Instrument DateJun 26, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 01, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address1561 E WALNUT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600166623, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623

Mortgage

Document Number2023157014
DateAug 18, 2020
Instrument23157014
Lender
NameHOLLAND MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTMONT, IL 60559
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueAug 17, 2040
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 07, 2019
Property Address1561 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623
Document Number1912733088
Instrument DateApr 26, 2019
Instrument12733088
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$275.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address1561 E WALNUT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600166623, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6623

Mortgage

Document Number1912733089
DateMay 07, 2019
Instrument12733089
Lender
NameFREEDOM MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 06, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$34,512 (+23.12%) Land $6,075 Building $28,437$345,120 (+23.12%) Land $60,750 Building $284,370
2023$5,686.00 (-10.2%)
2022$6,332.00$28,031 Land $5,400 Building $22,631$280,310 Land $54,000 Building $226,310

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