Cook County property record for 221 E Washington St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,145 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $6,772 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-18-108-031 |
| Primary APN | 09-18-108-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,145 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 221 E WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (OWNERS) DIVIN LTS 14-16 IN BLK 14 OF BRANIGARS CUMBE RLAND TERRACE SUB IN SEC 18-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRANIGARS CUMBE RLAND TERRACE SUB |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 806102 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-18-108-031
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 04, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 04, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20075046 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 05, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027014 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,000 (+10.34%) Land $9,075 Building $22,925 | $320,000 (+10.34%) Land $90,750 Building $229,250 | |
| 2023 | $6,772.00 (+2.89%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,582.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,000 Land $7,425 Building $21,575 | $290,000 Land $74,250 Building $215,750 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318061022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1982–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011, rainfall accumulation |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 517 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings | Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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