Cook County property record for 261 E Washington St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,502 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,354 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-18-108-008 |
| Primary APN | 09-18-108-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,502 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,075 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 261 E WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > 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 Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRANIGARS CUMBERLAND |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 806102 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 09-18-108-008
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 E WASHINGTON ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 06, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030045 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $40,001 (+14.29%) Land $9,983 Building $30,018 | $400,010 (+14.29%) Land $99,830 Building $300,180 | |
| 2023 | $8,354.00 (+2.82%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,125.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,999 Land $8,167 Building $26,832 | $349,990 Land $81,670 Building $268,320 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318061022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1982–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011, rainfall accumulation |
| Claims By Storm |
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| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 436 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings | Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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