Cook County property record for 1601 California Ave, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,751 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.296 acres (12,870 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $13,139 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-26-105-016 |
| Primary APN | 02-26-105-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,751 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,870 sqft (0.296 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1601 CALIFORNIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROLLING MEADOWS |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60008-1102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (HERRICYS) RESUB OF LT 4 BLK 14 IN ARTHUR T MCINTOSH & COMPANY PALATINE ESTATES UNIT NO 2 & PT OF VAC WINNETKA AVE LYING S OF |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | COMPANY PALATINE ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PALATINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 804106 |
1601 California Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1601 CALIFORNIA AVE, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008-1102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200329041 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 27, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000853 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Palatine Township |
| Municipality | Rolling Meadows City |
| Elementary School District | Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 211 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,001 Land $10,940 Building $49,061 | $600,010 Land $109,400 Building $490,610 | |
| 2023 | $13,139.00 (+3.96%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,638.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,000 Land $9,009 Building $35,991 | $450,000 Land $90,090 Building $359,910 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1601 California Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1601 California Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | ROLLING MEADOWS serves 23,329 people · EPA ID IL0312730 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTHWEST SUBURBAN MUNICIPAL JAWA |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | PALATINE |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 169 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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