Cook County property record for 1561 Sherman Pl, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,374 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $9,408 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-16-103-005 |
| Primary APN | 09-16-103-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,374 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,708 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1561 SHERMAN PL |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-3536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (RIVER) & (RAND) ROAD SUB OF LTS 1-8 BLK 18 & LTS 1-1 3 BLK 19 IN PARK ADD TO DESPLAINES SUB OF LTS 17-20 IN L HODGES SUB PT |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER & RAND |
| Legal Block | 18,19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 806102 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1561 SHERMAN PL, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200841030 |
| 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 | $48,000 (+23.08%) Land $7,837 Building $40,163 | $480,000 (+23.08%) Land $78,370 Building $401,630 | |
| 2023 | $9,408.00 (+2.77%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,154.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,999 Land $6,966 Building $32,033 | $389,990 Land $69,660 Building $320,330 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 59 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 155 units insured incl. 96 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 378 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 98 of 378 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 417 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.
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