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

Cook County property record for 159 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Square Footage1,406 sqft Living Area
Lot Size10,140 sqft (0.233 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$352,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$8,526.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-19-104-047
Alternative APN
  • 09-19-104-047-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,406 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,406 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area10,140 sqft (0.233 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 E WALNUT AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-6131
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(WESTFIELD)(GARDENS) SUB OF NH NW SEC 19-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionWESTFIELD GARDENS
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract770601

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 09-19-104-047

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address159 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingTenants In Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 06, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AMERIS BANK
Nov 06, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
FLAGSTAR BK
Sep 29, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DRAPER & KRAMER MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 06, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 06, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 26, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202349040
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 06, 2023
Property Address159 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131
Document Number0009649040
Map ReferenceDOC 13190043
Instrument DateMar 23, 2023
Instrument2309649040
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 09, 2024
Title CompanyPROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$352.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common
Address159 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131

Mortgage

Document Number0009649041
DateApr 06, 2023
Instrument2309649041
Lender
NameAMERIS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 01, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.99%

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address159 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131
Document Number1931908092
Instrument DateNov 06, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 28, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address159 E WALNUT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600166131, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131

Mortgage

Document Number1931908092
DateNov 15, 2019
Instrument31908092
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BK
TypeBank
AddressTROY, MI 48098-2639
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 14, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.03%

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address159 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131
Document Number1727808036
Instrument DateSep 29, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 18, 2017
Title CompanyWHEATLAND TITLE, WHEATLAND TITLE GUARANTY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address159 E WALNUT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600166131, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6131

Mortgage

Document Number1727808036
DateOct 05, 2017
Instrument27808036
Lender
NameDRAPER & KRAMER MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 04, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.87%

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$36,000 (+0.97%) Land $7,605 Building $28,395$360,000 (+0.97%) Land $76,050 Building $283,950
2023$8,526.00 (+2.81%)
2022$8,293.00$35,653 Land $6,591 Building $29,062$356,530 Land $65,910 Building $290,620

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