Cook County property record for 1714 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,831 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.365 acres (15,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $7,655 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Feb 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-21-305-035 |
| Primary APN | 09-21-305-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,831 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,900 sqft (0.365 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1714 E FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1642 |
| 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 | K 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 806400 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-21-305-035
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1714 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 07, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1995163 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1714 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 04, 2022 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000706128 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 07, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2200706128 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1714 E FOREST AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1642 |
| Document Number | 1907149292 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI US INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1714 E FOREST AVE DES PLAINES IL 600181642, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1642 |
| Document Number | 1907149292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7149292 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 11, 2034 |
| Rate | 5.84% |
|---|
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,000 (+11.43%) Land $14,310 Building $24,690 | $390,000 (+11.43%) Land $143,100 Building $246,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,655.00 (-5.78%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,125.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,000 Land $12,720 Building $22,280 | $350,000 Land $127,200 Building $222,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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