Cook County property record for 1978 Spruce Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,053 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,404 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-225-066 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-225-066 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,053 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| 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 | 1978 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/RIVERVIEW |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33-35 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 806501 |
Source: Cook County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1978 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2946 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202620927024 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022001 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1978 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2946 |
| Document Number | 0000027024 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202627024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $57,570.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1978 SPRUCE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2946 |
| Document Number | 0000027025, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620927025 |
| Name | LOAN STORE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.88% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $33,000 (+1%) Land $6,500 Building $26,500 | $330,000 (+1%) Land $65,000 Building $265,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,404.00 (-62.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,336.00 (+165.99%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,382.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $30,000 Land $5,525 Building $24,475 | $300,000 Land $55,250 Building $244,750 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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