Cook County property record for 221 Westmere Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,905 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,240 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-13-412-011 |
| Primary APN | 08-13-412-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,905 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 221 WESTMERE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (KUNTZES) HIGH RIDGE (KNOLLS)(UNIT3) RESUB OF PTS OF LTS 5 & 9 IN OWNERS SUB IN SEC 13 SEC 13-41-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | KUNTZES HIGH RIDGE KNOLLS UNIT3 |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,9 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 804902 |
221 Westmere Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 WESTMERE RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MTG |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI BETTER MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 221 WESTMERE RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2746 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, RADIAN LENDER SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 WESTMERE RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2746 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0030804390 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2130804390 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Oct 17, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 221 WESTMERE RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2746 |
| Document Number | 2024507504 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 221 WESTMERE RD DES PLAINES IL 600162746, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2746 |
| Document Number | 2024507504 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24507504 |
| Name | BETTER MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 31, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 221 WESTMERE RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2746 |
| Document Number | 2022339090 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 221 WESTMERE RD DES PLAINES IL 600162746, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2746 |
| Document Number | 2022339090 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22339090 |
| Name | BETTER MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 9, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Elk Grove Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Community Consolidated School District 59 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,000 Land $9,350 Building $28,650 | $380,000 Land $93,500 Building $286,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,240.00 (-1.5%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,335.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $32,309 Land $8,014 Building $24,295 | $323,090 Land $80,140 Building $242,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 Westmere Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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 221 Westmere Rd 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 578 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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