Cook County property record for 1643 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $181,500 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $7,827 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Jan 2018 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-21-306-005 |
| Primary APN | 09-21-306-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,760 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1643 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARTHUR T MCINTOSH & COS ADD/D |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-21-306-005
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1643 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 06, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jan 12, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201133031 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1643 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1640 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 04, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1643 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1640 |
| Document Number | 0000618113 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2200618113 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1643 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1640 |
| Document Number | 1816325004 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1643 E FOREST AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181640, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1640 |
| Document Number | 1816325004 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16325004 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29715 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 11, 2048 |
| Rate | 4% |
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Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,000 (+18.18%) Land $10,584 Building $28,416 | $390,000 (+18.18%) Land $105,840 Building $284,160 | |
| 2023 | $7,827.00 (+2.84%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,611.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,000 Land $9,408 Building $23,592 | $330,000 Land $94,080 Building $235,920 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318064001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 74 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 98 units insured 24 under condo master policies |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 160 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 34 of 160 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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