Cook County property record for 1987 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,327 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 09-28-302-010 |
| Primary APN | 09-28-302-010 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,650 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1987 HOWARD AVE |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-3166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SYLVIA)(PARK) ADD TO (DESPLAINES) SUB LT 1 IN ARTHUR T MCINTOSH & COS ADD TO RIVERVIEW SUB OF N 9.75 CHS OF EH SW & N 9.75 C |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVIA PARK ADD TO DESPLAINES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 806502 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1987 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3166 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202220201 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028107 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1987 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3166 |
| Document Number | 0015028107 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2315028107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| 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 | 1987 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3166 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1987 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3166 |
| Document Number | 0019520201 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2219520201 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | EXECUTIVE LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $285.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1987 HOWARD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3166 |
| Document Number | 0019520202 |
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| Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2219520202 |
| Name | FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.62% |
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 | $28,000 (+16.67%) Land $5,085 Building $22,915 | $280,000 (+16.67%) Land $50,850 Building $229,150 | |
| 2023 | $6,327.00 (+19.49%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,295.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,999 Land $4,237 Building $19,762 | $239,990 Land $42,370 Building $197,620 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 41 (1986–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 41 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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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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 499 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 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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