Cook County property record for 168 E Walnut Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,010 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $184,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,981 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-19-103-021 |
| Primary APN | 09-19-103-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,010 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 168 E WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-6132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WESTFIELD)(GARDENS) SUB OF NH NW SEC 19-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTFIELD GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 770601 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2000911 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 168 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6132 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0025912475 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2125912475 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 145 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 168 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6132 |
| Document Number | 2022662165 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 168 E WALNUT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600166132, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6132 |
| Document Number | 2022662165 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22662165 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 12, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 168 E WALNUT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6132 |
| Document Number | 1706146008 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 168 E WALNUT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600166132, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-6132 |
| Document Number | 1706146008 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6146008 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
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 | $31,001 (+19.24%) Land $7,508 Building $23,493 | $310,010 (+19.24%) Land $75,080 Building $234,930 | |
| 2023 | $5,981.00 (+2.96%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,809.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,999 Land $6,506 Building $19,493 | $259,990 Land $65,060 Building $194,930 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · river or lake 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 382 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 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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