Cook County property record for 259 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,226 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $539,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,972 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-07-404-028 |
| Primary APN | 09-07-404-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,226 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 259 CORNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H M (CORNELL) & COS (CUMBERLAND) SUB OF SH SE SE SEC 7 ALSO PT EH NE NE SEC 18 SEC 07-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | CORNELL & COS CUMBERLAND |
| Legal Block | 5,5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 806103 |
Source: Cook County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2130 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202425012 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034105 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,000 (+28.84%) Land $9,900 Building $43,100 | $530,000 (+28.84%) Land $99,000 Building $431,000 | |
| 2023 | $9,972.00 (+2.75%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,705.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,137 Land $8,415 Building $32,722 | $411,370 Land $84,150 Building $327,220 |
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.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1995 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 514 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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