168 Harding Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 168 Harding Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,399 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.158 acres (6,882 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$395,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$11,601 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Mortgage
Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-18-118-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-18-118-008
Alternative APN
  • 09-18-118-008-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,399 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,882 sqft (0.158 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address168 HARDING AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-2969
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(JO)-(NOR) SUB OF PT LT2 IN ASSESSORS DIVISION OF NW & LT1 & PT LT2 IN BRANIGARS CUMBERLAND TERRACE SUB IN NW SEC 18-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionJO - NOR
Legal Lot Number1,2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3014
Census Tract806102

Owner

168 Harding Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2026.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address168 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2969
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 4, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jul 6, 2022Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202221342
Last Transfer DateJan 20, 2026
Transfer Doc0000016002
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 4, 2026
Property Address168 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2969
Document Number0003516002
Instrument DateJan 20, 2026
Instrument2603516002
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2026
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address168 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2969

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address168 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2969

Mortgage

Document Number0003516003
DateFeb 4, 2026
Instrument2603516003
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.49%

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 6, 2022
Property Address168 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2969
Document Number0018721342
Instrument DateJun 24, 2022
Instrument2218721342
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2022
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$395.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address168 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2969

Mortgage

Document Number0018721343
DateJul 6, 2022
Instrument2218721343
Lender
NameLENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term480 Months
DueJul 1, 2062
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate7.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionMaine Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Elementary School DistrictDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMaine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$52,000 Land $8,258 Building $43,742$520,000 Land $82,580 Building $437,420
2023$11,601.00 (+125.31%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$44,000 (-) Land $6,882 Building $37,118$440,000 (-) Land $68,820 Building $371,180
2022$5,149.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$44,000 Land $6,882 Building $37,118$440,000 Land $68,820 Building $371,180

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 168 Harding Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 39 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies39 in force
Nearby Flood Claims29 (1982–2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA11 of 29
Most Recent ClaimApr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 7 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 13 claims

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.

Wildfire

The area around 168 Harding 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES PLAINES
serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 517 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
1,000 / 75

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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