Cook County property record for 355 N 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,709 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $248,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,546 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-07-216-029 |
| Primary APN | 09-07-216-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,570 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,709 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 355 N 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-1157 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (DESPLAINES) TERRACE (UNIT1) SUB IN PT OF LT 2 IN CON RAD MOEHLINGS SUB IN SECS 7 & 8 SEC 07-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | DESPLAINES TERRACE UNIT1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 806103 |
355 N 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Cook County records, as of June 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 355 N 5TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-1157 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201515052 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 355 N 5TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-1157 |
| Document Number | 0000028004 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 355 N 5TH AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-1157 |
| Document Number | 0000028004, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628004 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 28, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $42,000 Land $9,709 Building $32,291 | $420,000 Land $97,090 Building $322,910 | |
| 2023 | $8,546.00 (-1.09%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,640.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,999 Land $8,252 Building $28,747 | $369,990 Land $82,520 Building $287,470 |
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 355 N 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 355 N 5th 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 |
|---|
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 516 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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