Cook County property record for 1699 Whitcomb Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 880 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,588 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,577 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jul 2026 Sale + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-21-305-056 |
| Primary APN | 09-21-305-056 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,588 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1699 WHITCOMB AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARTHUR T (MCINTOSH) & COS (DESPLAINES) HEIGHTS SUB BL K 10 OF NORRIE PARK SUBN PT E RR SE SEC 20 ALSO PT LYING E RR & S NORRI |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCINTOSH & COS DESPLAINES |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
1699 Whitcomb Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of September 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1699 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Apr 12, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 12, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202623257 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001443 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1699 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1623 |
| Document Number | 0000000009 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20269 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | OMA TITLE, DOMA TITLE |
| 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 | 1699 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1623 |
| Document Number | 0000026050, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623726050 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1699 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1623 |
| Document Number | 0000023257 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $25,755.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 5574 KRISTI LN, BETTENDORF, IA 52722-1115 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1699 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1623 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0034355102 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2134355102 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1699 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1623 |
| Document Number | 0015901443 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2115901443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2021 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1699 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1623 |
| Document Number | 0015901444 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2115901444 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Apr 5, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1699 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1623 |
| Document Number | 1810249081 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10249081 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 43341 QUAIL ST HOLLYWOOD MD 206364110, HOLLYWOOD, MD 20636-4110 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1699 WHITCOMB AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1623 |
| Document Number | 1810249082 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10249082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1699 WHITCOMB AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181623, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1623 |
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 | $32,000 Land $11,329 Building $20,671 | $320,000 Land $113,290 Building $206,710 | |
| 2023 | $6,577.00 (+2.91%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,391.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,260 Land $10,070 Building $18,190 | $282,600 Land $100,700 Building $181,900 |
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 1699 Whitcomb Ave 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 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.
The area around 1699 Whitcomb 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 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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