Cook County property record for 1664 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 994 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,781 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,663 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Mortgage Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-28-122-053 |
| Primary APN | 09-28-122-053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 994 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,781 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1664 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-3022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | (CARROTHERS) & (BRAUNS)(THIRD) ADD TO DES PLAINES SUB IN S1/4 SW NW SEC 28-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARROTHERS & BRAUNS THIRD |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 806502 |
1664 Howard Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1664 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Jun 22, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200166479 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006166 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1664 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3022 |
| Document Number | 1904406166 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4406166 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | FILE FIRST TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1664 HOWARD AVE DES PLAINES IL 600183022, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3022 |
| Document Number | 1904406167 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4406167 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 12, 2034 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1664 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3022 |
| Document Number | 1817355053 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17355053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1664 HOWARD AVE DES PLAINES IL 600183022, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3022 |
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 | $21,000 Land $3,403 Building $17,597 | $210,000 Land $34,030 Building $175,970 | |
| 2023 | $4,663.00 (+3.1%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,523.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,001 Land $3,501 Building $17,500 | $210,010 Land $35,010 Building $175,000 |
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 1664 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.
The area around 1664 Howard 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 |
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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 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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