Cook County property record for 278 Dover Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,744 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,521 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-24-413-027 |
| Primary APN | 08-24-413-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,744 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 278 DOVER DR |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-1132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | ZEMONS CAPITAL HILL SUB #5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 805112 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 DOVER DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201546151 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 278 DOVER DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1132 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0004921112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2104921112 |
| Name | AMRES CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FEASTERVILLE TREVOSE, PA 19053 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 298 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
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 | $34,000 (+3.03%) Land $8,131 Building $25,869 | $340,000 (+3.03%) Land $81,310 Building $258,690 | |
| 2023 | $7,521.00 (+4.97%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,165.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,999 Land $6,969 Building $26,030 | $329,990 Land $69,690 Building $260,300 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 |
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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 506 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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