Cook County property record for 1621 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 953 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,589 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,963 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-28-311-019 |
| Primary APN | 09-28-311-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 953 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 953 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 | 2,589 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1621 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 Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 806502 |
1621 Howard Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1997.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1621 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997123 |
| 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 $2,330 Building $20,670 | $230,000 Land $23,300 Building $206,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,963.00 (+3.77%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,819.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $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.
FEMA maps place 1621 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 1621 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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