Cook County property record for 2556 E Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Multifamily |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
| Square Footage | 2,780 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,128 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage | Attached |
| Tax Bill | $9,491.00 (2023) |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-15-308-013
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1817 S WAXWING LN, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048-4616 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 07, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 07, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201616034 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 02, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2556 E BALLARD RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4806 |
| Document Number | 1703349016 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3349016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2556 E BALLARD RD DES PLAINES IL 600164806, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4806 |
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 | $52,000 (+44.45%) Land $8,102 Building $43,898 | $520,000 (+44.45%) Land $81,020 Building $438,980 | |
| 2023 | $9,491.00 (+2.46%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,263.00 | $35,999 Land $6,583 Building $29,416 | $359,990 Land $65,830 Building $294,160 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 09-15-308-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 2,780 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Architectural Style | Multifamily Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,128 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Street Address | 2556 E BALLARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-4806 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (BESTMANNS) ACS (UNIT2) SUB OF PT EH NW SW SEC 15-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BESTMANNS ACS UNIT2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 806002 |
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