Cook County property record for 1661 Morse Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,508 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-33-109-059 |
| Primary APN | 09-33-109-059 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,060 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1661 MORSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-3845 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS15-19 BLK6 OLIVER SALINGER & CO MPANYS GLEN ACRES SUB |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | KALBERGS RESUB |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 806600 |
1661 Morse Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2010.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1661 MORSE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3845 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Personal Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016005 |
| 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 | $33,000 Land $10,854 Building $22,146 | $330,000 Land $108,540 Building $221,460 | |
| 2023 | $6,508.00 (+2.91%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,324.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,000 Land $9,045 Building $18,955 | $280,000 Land $90,450 Building $189,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1661 Morse Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1661 Morse Ave 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 |
|---|
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 | ROSEMONT serves 3,952 people · EPA ID IL0312760 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 578 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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