Cook County property record for 1640 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,389 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-28-105-027 |
| Primary APN | 09-28-105-027 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Year Built | Built 1963 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Street Address | 1640 S RIVER RD |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2252 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Legal Description | (WHITES)(STEEL)(CAR) ADD SUB IN NE NW SEC 28-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITES STEEL CAR |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 806502 |
1640 S River Rd, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1640 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2252 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY BANK |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PROPERTY TITLE, PROPER TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057000 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1640 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2252 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0026012283 |
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| Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2126012283 |
| Name | NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | NILES, IL 60714 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 55 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Rate | 3.7% |
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| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1640 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2252 |
| Document Number | 0011257000 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1554522 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2111257000 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1640 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2252 |
| Document Number | 0011257001 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1554522 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2111257001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | PROPERTY TITLE, PROPER TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1640 S RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2252 |
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 | $41,884 Land $17,781 Building $24,103 | $167,536 Land $71,124 Building $96,412 | |
| 2023 | $11,389.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,115.00 | $43,198 Land $11,063 Building $32,135 | $172,792 Land $44,252 Building $128,540 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1640 S River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 81 (1982–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 81 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 1640 S River Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 771 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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