Cook County property record for 1670 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,789 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $384,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,254 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 09-21-303-025 |
| Primary APN | 09-21-303-025 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,789 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,080 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1670 WHITCOMB AVE |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARTHUR T (MCINTOSH) & COS (DESPLAINES) HEIGHTS SUB BL K 10 OF NORRIE PARK SUBN PT E RR SE SEC 20 ALSO PT LYING E RR & S NORRI |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCINTOSH & COS DESPLAINES |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1670 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TOWER FCU |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202142145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1670 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1624 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0016733155 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2316733155 |
| Name | TOWER FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LAUREL, MD 20707 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1670 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1624 |
| Document Number | 0010242145 |
| Map Reference | DOC 6647601 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2110242145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | MANT TITLE AGENCY, GMT TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $384.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1670 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1624 |
| Document Number | 0010242146 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2110242146 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1670 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1624 |
| Document Number | 1922712077 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1670 WHITCOMB AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181624, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1624 |
| Document Number | 1922712077 |
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| Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22712077 |
| Name | FIRST AMERICAN BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMPSHIRE, IL 60140 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 14, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $56,097 (+21.95%) Land $9,072 Building $47,025 | $560,970 (+21.95%) Land $90,720 Building $470,250 | |
| 2023 | $11,254.00 (+2.72%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,956.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,000 Land $8,064 Building $37,936 | $460,000 Land $80,640 Building $379,360 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 74 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 98 units insured incl. 24 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 160 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 34 of 160 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · Severe Storms And 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.
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 |
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| 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 752 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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