Cook County property record for 1698 River St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,706 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $156,000 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,490 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-16-302-017 |
| Primary APN | 09-16-302-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,706 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1698 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-4706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 INJANNUSCH RIVER STREET SUB P ART OF LOTS 1 TO 5 IN BLK 1 IN JOH ALLEN JRS SUB OF LOTS 1 TO 6 IN OR |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | JANNUSCH RIVER STREET |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 805901 |
1698 River St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1698 RIVER ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201549036 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009010 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1698 RIVER ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4706 |
| Document Number | 0013008009 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2313008009 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1698 RIVER ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4706 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1698 RIVER ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0021018331 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2121018331 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
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 | $28,000 Land $5,135 Building $22,865 | $280,000 Land $51,350 Building $228,650 | |
| 2023 | $4,490.00 (+3.62%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,333.00 | $22,999 Land $4,564 Building $18,435 | $229,990 Land $45,640 Building $184,350 |
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 1698 River St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 36 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 522 units insured incl. 486 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 220 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 25 of 220 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake 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 1698 River 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 |
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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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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