Cook County property record for 1945 Spruce Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,267 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,096 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-226-024 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-226-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,267 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1945 SPRUCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (BAKERS) ADD TO (RIVERVIEW) SUB OF SH SW NE SEC 29-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAKERS ADD TO RIVERVIEW |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 806501 |
1945 Spruce Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1945 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200446045 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1945 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2945 |
| Document Number | 1711749063 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1945 SPRUCE AVE DES PLAINES IL 600182945, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2945 |
| Document Number | 1711749063 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11749063 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $35,551 Land $6,250 Building $29,301 | $355,510 Land $62,500 Building $293,010 | |
| 2023 | $7,096.00 (+2.87%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,898.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,228 Land $5,312 Building $24,916 | $302,280 Land $53,120 Building $249,160 |
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 1945 Spruce Ave 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 1945 Spruce 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 |
|---|
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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