Cook County property record for 2685 Joseph Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,110 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,584 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $224,500 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,036 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-33-209-009 |
| Primary APN | 09-33-209-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,110 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,584 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2685 JOSEPH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-4059 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT MANOR 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 806600 |
2685 Joseph Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2014.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2685 JOSEPH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-4059 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201449039 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018017 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2685 JOSEPH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-4059 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010401268 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2210401268 |
| Name | LIBERTY BANK FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60656 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2037 |
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 | $35,000 Land $7,726 Building $27,274 | $350,000 Land $77,260 Building $272,740 | |
| 2023 | $7,036.00 (+2.88%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,839.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,000 Land $6,438 Building $23,562 | $300,000 Land $64,380 Building $235,620 |
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.
FEMA maps place 2685 Joseph Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2685 Joseph Ave 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 578 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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