Cook County property record for 1979 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,061 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,864 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,173 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-225-058 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-225-058 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,061 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,061 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 | 6,864 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1979 LEE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2025 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 806501 |
1979 Lee St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1979 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20217133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1979 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2025 |
| Document Number | 0006207133 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2106207133 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $310.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1979 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2025 |
| Document Number | 0006207134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2106207134 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Document Number | 0006207135 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2106207135 |
| Name | ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60601 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1979 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2025 |
| Document Number | 2003716113 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3716113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 13801 WIRELESS WAY OKLAHOMA CITY OK 731342500, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73134-2500 |
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 | $38,000 Land $6,864 Building $31,136 | $380,000 Land $68,640 Building $311,360 | |
| 2023 | $8,173.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,976.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,999 Land $5,834 Building $25,165 | $309,990 Land $58,340 Building $251,650 |
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 1979 Lee St 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 1979 Lee St 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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