Cook County property record for 298 Harding Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,407 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,600 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Nov 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 09-18-106-015 |
| Primary APN | 09-18-106-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,407 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 298 HARDING AVE |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2913 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 806102 |
298 Harding Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2003.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 298 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200350860 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 298 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2913 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006446017 |
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| Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2106446017 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
| Rate | 2.5% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 298 HARDING AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2913 |
| Document Number | 1733949226 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 298 HARDING AVE DES PLAINES IL 600162913, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2913 |
| Document Number | 1733949226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 33949226 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 4, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $36,000 Land $7,425 Building $28,575 | $360,000 Land $74,250 Building $285,750 | |
| 2023 | $6,600.00 (+2.92%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,413.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,347 Land $6,187 Building $22,160 | $283,470 Land $61,870 Building $221,600 |
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 298 Harding Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1982–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And 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.
The area around 298 Harding 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 517 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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