257 Desplaines Ave, Riverside, IL 60546 Property Records

Cook County property record for 257 Desplaines Ave, Riverside, IL 60546

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.235 acres (10,230 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$230,000 (Apr 2016)
Tax Bill$12,156 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-25-306-075

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-25-306-075
Alternative APN
  • 15-25-306-075-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,266 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,230 sqft (0.235 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address257 DESPLAINES AVE
CityRIVERSIDE
StateIL
Zip60546-1801
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(RESUBDIVISION) OF BLK28 IN RIVERSIDE THIRD DIVN IN S EC36 & SEC 25-39-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionRESUBDIVISION OF BLK28 IN RIVERSIDE TH
Legal Block28
Legal Lot Number1165
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionRIVERSIDE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract815701

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Riverside Landscape Architecture District
listed 1969 · National Historic Landmark (designated 1970) · NRIS 69000055

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address257 DESPLAINES AVE, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546-1801
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 8, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
COMPASS MORTGAGE INC
Jun 18, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage
COMPASS MTG
Feb 24, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 29, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 29, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201647144
Last Transfer DateJun 3, 2019
Transfer Doc0000013000
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address257 DESPLAINES AVE, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546-1801
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2021
Title CompanyCARRINGTON TITLE PARTNERS LLC, CARRINGTON TTL PARTNERS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003912356
DateFeb 8, 2021
Instrument2103912356
Lender
NameCOMPASS MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWARRENVILLE, IL 60555
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term358 Months
DueDec 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.99%

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 18, 2019
Property Address257 DESPLAINES AVE, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546-1801
Document Number1916913000
Instrument DateJun 3, 2019
Instrument16913000
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 26, 2019
Title CompanyCARRINGTON TITLE PARTNERS LLC, CARRINGTON TITLE PTRS LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address257 DESPLAINES AVE RIVERSIDE IL 605461801, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546-1801

Mortgage

Document Number1916913001
DateJun 18, 2019
Instrument16913001
Lender
NameCOMPASS MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWARRENVILLE, IL 60555
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 17, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.37%

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 24, 2017
Property Address257 DESPLAINES AVE, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546-1801
Document Number1705516040
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2017
Instrument5516040
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address257 DESPLAINES AVE RIVERSIDE IL 605461801, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546-1801

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionRiverside Township
MunicipalityRiverside Village
Elementary School DistrictRiverside School District 96 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictRiverside Brookfield Township School District 208 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$38,000 (+22.23%) Land $10,230 Building $27,770$380,000 (+22.23%) Land $102,300 Building $277,700
2023$12,156.00 (+2.08%)
2022$11,908.00$31,089 Land $8,951 Building $22,138$310,890 Land $89,510 Building $221,380

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 X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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.

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 SystemRIVERSIDE
serves 9,298 people · EPA ID IL0312670
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead9 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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