Cook County property record for 1609 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,714 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,963 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-28-311-022 |
| Primary APN | 09-28-311-022 |
|---|---|
| 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 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,714 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1609 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 |
1609 Howard Ave, a townhouse, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2024.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009032 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $23,000 Land $2,443 Building $20,557 | $230,000 Land $24,430 Building $205,570 | |
| 2023 | $3,963.00 (+3.8%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,818.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $20,998 Land $2,998 Building $18,000 | $209,980 Land $29,980 Building $180,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1609 Howard 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 | 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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