Cook County property record for 1686 Ash St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,193 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,255 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,826 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer Dec 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-201-031 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-201-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,193 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,255 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1686 ASH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | F C (ENDERLIN) JUNIORS (DESPLAINES) TERRACE IN NW NE SEC 29-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENDERLIN JUNIORS DESPLAINES |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 806501 |
1686 Ash St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of October 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1686 ASH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| May 22, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI NATIONS DIRECT MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201749013 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009014 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1686 ASH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2156 |
| Document Number | 0000009014 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262739014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1060 MILLBROOK DR, LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047-2750 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1686 ASH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2156 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0033533220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2133533220 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 3.25% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1686 ASH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2156 |
| Document Number | 1714249013 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14249013 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | SATURN TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $237.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8661 W FOSTER AVE CHICAGO IL 606563096, CHICAGO, IL 60656-3096 |
| Document Number | 1714249014 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14249014 |
| Name | NATIONS DIRECT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
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 | $33,000 Land $6,255 Building $26,745 | $330,000 Land $62,550 Building $267,450 | |
| 2023 | $7,826.00 (+2.82%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,611.00 | $32,999 Land $5,316 Building $27,683 | $329,990 Land $53,160 Building $276,830 |
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 1686 Ash St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1686 Ash St 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 |
|---|
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 408 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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