Cook County property record for 257 Bennett Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,045 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer Oct 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-13-116-011 |
| Primary APN | 08-13-116-011 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,900 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 257 BENNETT LN |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (REALTY) (COMPANY) OF (AMERICA) SUB OF PT OF LT 17 OF OWNERS SUB OF SEC 13 SEC 13-41-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | REALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 804902 |
257 Bennett Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 BENNETT LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Oct 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Apr 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039298 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 257 BENNETT LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2406 |
| Document Number | 0009239298 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2090970 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2109239298 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 257 BENNETT LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2406 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 257 BENNETT LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2406 |
| Document Number | 1830549191 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 257 BENNETT LN DES PLAINES IL 600162406, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2406 |
| Document Number | 1830549191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 30549191 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 31, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 257 BENNETT LN, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2406 |
| Document Number | 1712157006 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 257 BENNETT LN DES PLAINES IL 600162406, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2406 |
| Document Number | 1712157006 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12157006 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Elk Grove Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Community Consolidated School District 59 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,000 Land $7,245 Building $35,755 | $430,000 Land $72,450 Building $357,550 | |
| 2023 | $7,045.00 (-2.55%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,229.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $36,000 Land $6,210 Building $29,790 | $360,000 Land $62,100 Building $297,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Bennett Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 257 Bennett Ln has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES PLAINES serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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