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240 Grove Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 240 Grove Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,515 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.206 acres (8,960 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$395,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$6,620 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Transfer
Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN09-16-102-034

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-16-102-034
Alternative APN
  • 09-16-102-034-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,515 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,960 sqft (0.206 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address240 GROVE AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-3521
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(RIVER) & (RAND) ROAD SUB OF LTS 1-8 BLK 18 & LTS 1-1 3 BLK 19 IN PARK ADD TO DESPLAINES SUB OF LTS 17-20 IN L HODGES SUB PT
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionRIVER & RAND
Legal Block18,19
Legal Lot Number1-8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1031
Census Tract806102

Owner

240 Grove Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2021.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address240 GROVE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3521
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 23, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY
Jan 28, 2021Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST MIDWEST BANK
Jan 31, 2020Court-Ordered Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 31, 2020
Deed Document Number202122050
Last Transfer DateNov 18, 2021
Transfer Doc0000004312
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 23, 2021
Property Address240 GROVE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3521
Document Number0032704312
Instrument DateNov 18, 2021
Instrument2132704312
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address240 GROVE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3521

January 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 28, 2021
Property Address240 GROVE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3521
Document Number0002822050
Instrument DateJan 12, 2021
Instrument2102822050
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 21, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$395.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address240 GROVE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3521

Mortgage

Document Number0002822051
DateJan 28, 2021
Instrument2102822051
Lender
NameFIRST MIDWEST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.75%

January 2020: Court-Ordered Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeCourt-Ordered Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 31, 2020
Property Address240 GROVE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3521
Document Number2003145085
Instrument DateJan 9, 2020
Instrument3145085
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
Address5600 GRANITE PKWY PLANO TX 750244126, PLANO, TX 75024-4126
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionMaine Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Elementary School DistrictDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMaine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$42,000 Land $8,064 Building $33,936$420,000 Land $80,640 Building $339,360
2023$6,620.00 (-11.78%)
2022$7,504.00 Homeowner's exemption$32,585 Land $7,168 Building $25,417$325,850 Land $71,680 Building $254,170

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 240 Grove Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 59 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies155 units insured
incl. 96 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims378 (1979–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA98 of 378
Most Recent ClaimMar 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 94 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 110 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 82 claims

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 240 Grove Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES PLAINES
serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 417 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.

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