Cook County property record for 1605 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,005 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,687 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $181,500 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,508 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-21-306-024 |
| Primary APN | 09-21-306-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,005 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,687 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1605 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARTHUR T MCINTOSH & COMPANYS ADD TO |
| Legal Block | 2,2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-21-306-024
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1605 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998210 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006620 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,000 (+14.29%) Land $7,818 Building $24,182 | $320,000 (+14.29%) Land $78,180 Building $241,820 | |
| 2023 | $6,508.00 (+2.91%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,324.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,999 Land $6,949 Building $21,050 | $279,990 Land $69,490 Building $210,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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