Cook County property record for 1603 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $131,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,663 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-28-311-032 |
| Primary APN | 09-28-311-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 975 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 975 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,445 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1603 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-3023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | (MINARDIS) RESUB OF W 580 FT LT 2 IN TOUHY-MANNHEIM I NDUSTRIAL SUB UNIT 2 SUB IN& NE SE SEC 29 WH SW SEC 28-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | NDUSTRIAL SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 806502 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1603 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201747093 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000980 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1603 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3023 |
| Document Number | 1717947093 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17947093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $131.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1603 HOWARD AVE DES PLAINES IL 600183023, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3023 |
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 | $23,001 (+9.53%) Land $3,101 Building $19,900 | $230,010 (+9.53%) Land $31,010 Building $199,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,663.00 (-13.7%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,403.00 | $21,000 Land $3,000 Building $18,000 | $210,000 Land $30,000 Building $180,000 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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 | 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 | 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 775 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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