Cook County property record for 1629 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,135 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $216,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,663 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-28-311-045 |
| Primary APN | 09-28-311-045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 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 | 3,135 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1629 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-3023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | MINARDIS |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| 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 | 1629 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage INTERNATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO |
| Apr 5, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PLATINUM HM MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202121191 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050082 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1629 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3023 |
| Document Number | 0002721191 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2102721191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $216.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1629 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3023 |
| Document Number | 0002721192 |
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| Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2102721192 |
| Name | INTERNATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.99% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1629 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3023 |
| Document Number | 1809549060 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9549060 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $205.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1629 HOWARD AVE DES PLAINES IL 600183023, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3023 |
| Document Number | 1809549061 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9549061 |
| Name | PLATINUM HM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 4, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
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 $2,822 Building $20,179 | $230,010 (+9.53%) Land $28,220 Building $201,790 | |
| 2023 | $4,663.00 (-13.7%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,403.00 Homeowner'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.
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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