Cook County property record for 1809 Morse Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,756 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,500 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $8,844 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2016 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-33-117-001 |
| Primary APN | 09-33-117-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,756 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1809 MORSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-3851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (TOWN) (IMPROVEMENT) CORP (DESPLAINES) COUNTRYSIDE (U NIT5) SUB OF E207FT, EX PT LYING WEST OF WEST LINE E24ACS & LYING SOUTH |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN IMPROVEMENT CORP DESPLAINES |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 806600 |
1809 Morse Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1994.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1809 MORSE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3851 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199422 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1809 MORSE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3851 |
| Document Number | 1708313008 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1809 MORSE AVE DES PLAINES IL 600183851, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3851 |
| Document Number | 1708313008 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8313008 |
| Name | FIRST MIDWEST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GURNEE, IL 60031 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 23, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
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 | $57,000 Land $9,450 Building $47,550 | $570,000 Land $94,500 Building $475,500 | |
| 2023 | $8,844.00 (-4.71%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,281.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,175 Land $7,875 Building $32,300 | $401,750 Land $78,750 Building $323,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1809 Morse Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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.
The area around 1809 Morse 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 578 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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