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288 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 288 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size0.054 acres (2,340 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$173,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$3,970 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-17-206-048

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-17-206-048
Alternative APN
  • 09-17-206-048-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area960 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1945
Architectural StyleRow Home
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,340 sqft (0.054 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address288 GRACELAND AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-4408
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Description(DESPLAINES)(CENTER) SUB IN EH SEC 17-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionDESPLAINES CENTER
Legal Block10,10
Legal Lot Number5,4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract806201

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address288 GRACELAND AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4408
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 12, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20216402
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 9, 2021
Property Address288 GRACELAND AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4408
Document Number0004006402
Instrument DateDec 7, 2020
Instrument2104006402
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyLANDTRUST NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$173.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address288 GRACELAND AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4408

Mortgage

Document Number0004006403
DateFeb 9, 2021
Instrument2104006403
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueJan 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionMaine Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Elementary School DistrictDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMaine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$21,000 (+14.3%) Land $8,892 Building $12,108$210,000 (+14.3%) Land $88,920 Building $121,080
2023$3,970.00 (+3.2%)
2022$3,847.00 Homeowner's exemption$18,373 Land $2,999 Building $15,374$183,730 Land $29,990 Building $153,740

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2008–2018)
Most Recent ClaimMay 2018 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 2 claims

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 SystemDES PLAINES
serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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 524 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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