Cook County property record for 1954 Spruce Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,275 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,563 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Line of Credit Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-225-064 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-225-064 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,275 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1954 SPRUCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2946 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAKERS ADD/RIVERSIDE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40-42 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 806501 |
1954 Spruce Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2003.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1954 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2946 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MARQUETTE BK |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LNDG LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 200333296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1954 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2946 |
| Document Number | 2023820163 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1954 SPRUCE AVE DES PLAINES IL 600182946, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2946 |
| Document Number | 2023820163 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 23820163 |
| Name | MARQUETTE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 24, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1954 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2946 |
| Document Number | 2010520135 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | NATIONWIDE TITLE CLEARING INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1954 SPRUCE AVE DES PLAINES IL 600182946, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2946 |
| Document Number | 2010520135 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10520135 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | LEWISVILLE, TX 75057 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 13, 2035 |
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 | $37,000 Land $6,500 Building $30,500 | $370,000 Land $65,000 Building $305,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,563.00 (+2.86%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,353.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,000 Land $5,525 Building $26,475 | $320,000 Land $55,250 Building $264,750 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1954 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 1954 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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