Cook County property record for 229 E Washington St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,438 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,437 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Line of Credit Dec 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 09-18-108-004 |
| Primary APN | 09-18-108-004 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,438 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 229 E WASHINGTON ST |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (BRANIGARS)(CUMBERLAND) TERRACE SUB IN EH & PT OF LT 1 IN ASSESSORS DIVIN OF NW WH NE SEC 18-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRANIGARS CUMBERLAND |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 806102 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-18-108-004
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 09, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CHRISTOPHER J HEMZACCK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202122040 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013202 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 229 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925 |
| Document Number | 0010022056 |
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| Date | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2410022056 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Mar 22, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 229 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925 |
| Document Number | 0035413202 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2335413202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 01, 2024 |
| 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 in Common |
| Address | 229 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 229 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925 |
| Document Number | 0032622040 |
| Map Reference | DOC 804435 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2132622040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 07, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $249.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2759 MAPLE ST, 2759, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3843 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 229 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925 |
| Document Number | 0032622041 |
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| Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2132622041 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 229 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2759 MAPLE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-3843 |
| Document Number | 0024257029 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2124257029 |
| Name | CHRISTOPHER J HEMZACCK |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 20846 N DEER LAKE DR, DEER PARK, IL 60010 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $37,000 (+15.63%) Land $10,382 Building $26,618 | $370,000 (+15.63%) Land $103,820 Building $266,180 | |
| 2023 | $8,437.00 (+2.48%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,233.00 (+13.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,999 (+18.43%) Land $8,494 Building $23,505 | $319,990 (+18.43%) Land $84,940 Building $235,050 |
| 2021 | $7,281.00 | $27,020 Land $6,134 Building $20,886 | $270,200 Land $61,340 Building $208,860 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| 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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 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 |
Based on FCC filings for 436 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES PLAINES serves 60,675 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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