Cook County property record for 1698 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,058 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,454 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-21-303-028 |
| Primary APN | 09-21-303-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,058 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,058 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,020 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1698 WHITCOMB AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 IN BLK 6 IN ARTHUR T MCINTOS H & COMPANYS DES PLAINES HEIGHTS O F SE4 OF SEC20 T41N R12E 3P |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARTHUR T MCINTOSH & COMPANYS D |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
Source: Cook County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1698 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CIBC BK USA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1996620 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1698 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1624 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1698 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1624 |
| Document Number | 0014517119 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2214517119 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1698 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1624 |
| Document Number | 1820455021 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1698 WHITCOMB AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181624, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1624 |
| Document Number | 1820455021 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20455021 |
| Name | CIBC BK USA |
|---|---|
| Address | WORTH, IL 60482 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 22, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
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 | $30,000 (+25%) Land $9,018 Building $20,982 | $300,000 (+25%) Land $90,180 Building $209,820 | |
| 2023 | $5,454.00 (+3%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,295.00 (+17.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $24,000 (+33.47%) Land $8,016 Building $15,984 | $240,000 (+33.47%) Land $80,160 Building $159,840 |
| 2021 | $4,503.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,982 Land $6,513 Building $11,469 | $179,820 Land $65,130 Building $114,690 |
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 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 Record median of 74 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 98 units insured incl. 24 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 160 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 34 of 160 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · Severe Storms 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.
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 752 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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