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251 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 251 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 982 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size0.176 acres (7,680 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$205,000 (Mar 2016)
Tax Bill$5,454 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN09-18-206-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-18-206-016
Alternative APN
  • 09-18-206-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area982 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,680 sqft (0.176 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address251 S WOLF RD
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-3034
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 Block2
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract806102

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address251 S WOLF RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3034
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 30, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201649125
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address251 S WOLF RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3034
Document Number2027962098
Instrument DateAug 4, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 26, 2020
Title CompanyLAKESHORE TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address251 S WOLF RD DES PLAINES IL 600163034, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3034

Mortgage

Document Number2027962098
DateOct 5, 2020
Instrument27962098
Lender
NameA&N MTG SVCS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60642
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 4, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

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$28,000 (+16.67%) Land $6,912 Building $21,088$280,000 (+16.67%) Land $69,120 Building $210,880
2023$5,454.00 (+3%)
2022$5,295.00 Homeowner's exemption$24,000 Land $5,760 Building $18,240$240,000 Land $57,600 Building $182,400

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

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 Record
median of 39 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies39 in force
Nearby Flood Claims29 (1982–2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA11 of 29
Most Recent ClaimApr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 7 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 13 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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 239 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

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