Cook County property record for 297 Desplaines Ave, Riverside, IL 60546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,755 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-25-306-021 |
| Primary APN | 15-25-306-021 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 297 DESPLAINES AVE |
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| City | RIVERSIDE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60546-1801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERSIDE 3RD DIV |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1160 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVERSIDE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 815701 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Riverside Landscape Architecture District listed 1969 · National Historic Landmark (designated 1970) · NRIS 69000055 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
297 Desplaines Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 DESPLAINES AVE, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546-1801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201647004 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044009 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Riverside Township |
| Municipality | Riverside Village |
| Elementary School District | Riverside School District 96 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Riverside Brookfield Township School District 208 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,807 Land $9,100 Building $24,707 | $338,070 Land $91,000 Building $247,070 | |
| 2023 | $9,755.00 (-7.4%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,534.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,922 Land $7,962 Building $22,960 | $309,220 Land $79,620 Building $229,600 |
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 297 Desplaines Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 3 in force |
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 297 Desplaines 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 | RIVERSIDE serves 9,298 people · EPA ID IL0312670 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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