Cook County property record for 2165 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,239 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $7,022 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-407-007 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-407-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,239 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2165 LEE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOWARD HIGHLANDS UNIT NO LOT 17 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOWARD HIGHLANDS UNIT1 SUB OF WH NW |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 806501 |
2165 Lee St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2165 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999925 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041004 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2165 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2932 |
| Document Number | 0034341004 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2134341004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2165 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2932 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2165 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2932 |
| Document Number | 2031416221 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2165 LEE ST DES PLAINES IL 600182932, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2932 |
| Document Number | 2031416221 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 31416221 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 8, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 $8,687 Building $31,313 | $400,000 Land $86,870 Building $313,130 | |
| 2023 | $7,022.00 (+2.89%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,825.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,947 Land $7,239 Building $22,708 | $299,470 Land $72,390 Building $227,080 |
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 2165 Lee St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 2165 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 268 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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