Cook County property record for 1617 Spruce Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 969 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,135 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,646 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Nov 2025 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-201-040 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-201-040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 969 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 969 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,135 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1617 SPRUCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | F C ENDERLINS JR DES PLAINES T |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 806501 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1617 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2151 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOWER LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200411297 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041096 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1617 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2151 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1617 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2151 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0004002014 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2604002014 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 2046 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1617 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2151 |
| Document Number | 0031118206 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2531118206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1617 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2151 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1617 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2151 |
| Document Number | 0028441096 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2228441096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1617 SPRUCE AVE, 1617, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2151 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1617 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2151 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1617 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2151 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0032318241 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2132318241 |
| Name | LOWER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MD 21046 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.24% |
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 | $30,000 (+3.45%) Land $6,135 Building $23,865 | $300,000 (+3.45%) Land $61,350 Building $238,650 | |
| 2023 | $7,646.00 (+2.48%) | $28,999 (-) Land $5,214 Building $23,785 | $289,990 (-) Land $52,140 Building $237,850 |
| 2022 | $7,461.00 | $28,999 Land $5,214 Building $23,785 | $289,990 Land $52,140 Building $237,850 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 408 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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