Cook County property record for 457 Cornell Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,271 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,173 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-07-204-010 |
| Primary APN | 09-07-204-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,271 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,271 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,860 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 457 CORNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-2011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H M (CORNELL) & COS (CUMBERLAND) (NORTH) SUB PT LT 4 OF CONRAD MOEHLINGS SUB OF NE PT OF E 35.95 FT OF NW SEC 07-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | CORNELL & COS CUMBERLAND NORTH |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 806103 |
457 Cornell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 457 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 11, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202139379 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000022 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 457 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2011 |
| Document Number | 0012739379 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1471711 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2112739379 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $295.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 457 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2011 |
| Document Number | 0012739380 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2112739380 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 457 CORNELL AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2011 |
| Document Number | 1734529071 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34529071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 457 CORNELL AVE DES PLAINES IL 600162011, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2011 |
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 $9,432 Building $26,568 | $360,000 Land $94,320 Building $265,680 | |
| 2023 | $8,173.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,976.00 | $31,000 Land $7,860 Building $23,140 | $310,000 Land $78,600 Building $231,400 |
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 457 Cornell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 Claims | 3 (2001–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 457 Cornell 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 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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