Cook County property record for 444 Lee St, #A, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Commercial Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,137 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.291 acres (12,668 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,973 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-17-403-083-1001 |
| Primary APN | 09-17-403-083-1001 |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Building Area | 2,137 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Lot Area | 12,668 sqft (0.291 acres) |
| Street Address | 444 LEE ST, A |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-4613 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Condominium |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 806201 |
444 Lee St, #A is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2006.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1307 E WAVERLY PL, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004-2722 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20064134 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033188 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 444 LEE ST # A, A, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4613 |
| Document Number | 0001345285 |
| Map Reference | DOC 0612931017 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2301345285 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1307 E WAVERLY PL, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004-2722 |
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 | $52,750 Land $35,629 Building $17,121 | $211,000 Land $142,516 Building $68,484 | |
| 2023 | $11,973.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,684.00 | $45,411 Land $22,169 Building $23,242 | $181,644 Land $88,676 Building $92,968 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 444 Lee St, #A in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 36 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 114 units insured incl. 78 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 164 (1983–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 164 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 444 Lee St, #A 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 |
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| 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 417 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.
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