Cook County property record for 1885 Ash St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,057 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $231,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,119 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-219-014 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-219-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,057 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,057 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,900 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1885 ASH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (FLORENCE) SUB EX R.R. & EX E 4 ACS OF NH SW NE SEC 29-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | FLORENCE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 806501 |
1885 Ash St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1885 ASH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2342 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202112589 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022007 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1885 ASH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2342 |
| Document Number | 0025122007 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2125122007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1885 ASH ST, 1885, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2342 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4800 N HARLEM AVE, HARWOOD HEIGHTS, IL 60706-3506 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1885 ASH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2342 |
| Document Number | 0025712589 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2125712589 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $231.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1885 ASH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2342 |
| Document Number | 0025712590 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2125712590 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
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 | $31,000 Land $6,900 Building $24,100 | $310,000 Land $69,000 Building $241,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,119.00 (+2.48%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,947.00 | $27,000 Land $5,865 Building $21,135 | $270,000 Land $58,650 Building $211,350 |
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 1885 Ash St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1885 Ash St 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 |
|---|
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 775 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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