Cook County property record for 1955 Pratt Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,965 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.268 acres (11,690 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,437 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-33-314-001 |
| Primary APN | 09-33-314-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,965 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,965 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,690 sqft (0.268 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1955 PRATT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-3925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (COURTESY) (GARDENS) A SUB OF PT OF THE SW IN SEC 33-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | COURTESY GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 806600 |
1955 Pratt Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1955 PRATT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201717008 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000823 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1955 PRATT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011725103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2111725103 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1955 PRATT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3925 |
| Document Number | 0011725099 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1547221 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2111725099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1955 PRATT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3925 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1955 PRATT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3925 |
| Document Number | 1717919026 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17919026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1955 PRATT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600183925, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3925 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1955 PRATT AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3925 |
| Document Number | 1708617008 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8617008 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $385.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1955 PRATT AVE DES PLAINES IL 600183925, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3925 |
| Document Number | 1708617009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8617009 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 26, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
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 | $40,000 Land $10,521 Building $29,479 | $400,000 Land $105,210 Building $294,790 | |
| 2023 | $8,437.00 (+2.48%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,233.00 | $31,999 Land $8,767 Building $23,232 | $319,990 Land $87,670 Building $232,320 |
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 1955 Pratt Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 (2008–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2009 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 1955 Pratt Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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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