Cook County property record for 168 Harding Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,399 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $11,601 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-18-118-008 |
| Primary APN | 09-18-118-008 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,399 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 168 HARDING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2969 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > 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 Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | JO - NOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 806102 |
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2969 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202221342 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 168 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2969 |
| Document Number | 0003516002 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2603516002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 168 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2969 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 168 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2969 |
| Document Number | 0003516003 |
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| Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2603516003 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.49% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 168 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2969 |
| Document Number | 0018721342 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2218721342 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $395.00 |
| 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 168 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2969 |
| Document Number | 0018721343 |
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| Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2218721343 |
| Name | LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2062 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.75% |
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 | $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.
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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1982–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, 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.
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 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 517 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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