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245 E Washington St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 245 E Washington St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.208 acres (9,075 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Tax Bill$7,035 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN09-18-108-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-18-108-006
Alternative APN
  • 09-18-108-006-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,140 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,140 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1941
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,075 sqft (0.208 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address245 E WASHINGTON ST
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-2925
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > 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 Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionBRANIGARS CUMBERLAND
Legal Block14
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract806102

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 09-18-108-006

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address245 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 13, 2024
Transfer Doc0000008027
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 28, 2024
Property Address245 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925
Document Number0005908027
Map ReferenceDOC 804435
Instrument DateFeb 13, 2024
Instrument2405908027
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 07, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address245 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$32,001 (+6.67%) Land $9,983 Building $22,018$320,010 (+6.67%) Land $99,830 Building $220,180
2023$7,035.00 (+2.87%)
2022$6,839.00 (+54.83%) Homeowner's exemption$29,999 (+69.48%) Land $8,167 Building $21,832$299,990 (+69.48%) Land $81,670 Building $218,320
2021$4,417.00 Homeowner's exemption$17,701 Land $5,898 Building $11,803$177,010 Land $58,980 Building $118,030

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
Flood HazardHigh
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired (federally backed mortgages)
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims17 (1982–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 17
Most Recent ClaimJul 2011, rainfall accumulation
Claims By Storm
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 4 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 3 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 436 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
AT&TFiber5,000 / 5,000
XfinityCable2,000 / 250
Radiate HoldingsCable1,500 / 50
VerizonFixed Wireless300 / 20
T-Mobile USAFixed Wireless100 / 20
StarlinkSatellite (low-earth orbit)280 / 30

Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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