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1955 Big Bend Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1955 Big Bend Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeExempt (Full or Partial)
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,106 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size0.204 acres (8,899 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$235,778 (Jan 2015)
Tax Bill$9,169 (2021)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN09-16-106-064

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-16-106-064
Alternative APN
  • 09-16-106-064-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,106 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area8,899 sqft (0.204 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1955 BIG BEND DR
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-3518
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Legal Description(BIG) (BEN) ESTATES RESUB OF PT LTS1-2 IN FREDK MEINS HAUSEN DIV OF LANDS IN SECS15-16 & OF PT LTS1-2 IN L HODGES SUB OF PT S
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionBIG BEN
Legal Lot Number1,2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1033
Census Tract806102

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1420 MINER ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4484
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 5, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 5, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 23, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201547063
Last Transfer DateMar 11, 2020
Transfer Doc0000034040
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 26, 2021
Property Address1955 BIG BEND DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3518
Document Number2102634040
Instrument DateMar 11, 2020
Instrument2634040
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 4, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionMaine Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Elementary School DistrictDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMaine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax Bill
2022Additional exemption filed
2021$9,169.00

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayYes
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 59 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies155 units insured
incl. 96 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims378 (1979–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA98 of 378
Most Recent ClaimMar 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 94 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 110 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 82 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 61% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES PLAINES
serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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