Cook County property record for 1779 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,855 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-33-104-017 |
| Primary APN | 09-33-104-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1779 E TOUHY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-3608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OLIVER (SALINGER) & (COMPANYS)(GLEN) ACS SUB IN WH NW SEC 33-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | SALINGER & COMPANYS GLEN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 806600 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1779 E TOUHY AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202242245 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050006 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1779 E TOUHY AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3608 |
| Document Number | 0031442245 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2231442245 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $240.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1779 E TOUHY AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3608 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0031442246 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2231442246 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1779 E TOUHY AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3608 |
| Document Number | 1732134065 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2015 |
| Instrument | 32134065 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $111.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 8951 KENTON AVE SKOKIE IL 600761822, SKOKIE, IL 60076-1822 |
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 (+23.08%) Land $10,800 Building $21,200 | $320,000 (+23.08%) Land $108,000 Building $212,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,855.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,690.00 | $26,000 Land $9,000 Building $17,000 | $260,000 Land $90,000 Building $170,000 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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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