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461 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 461 E Prairie Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,486 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$160,000 (Mar 1995)
Tax Bill$6,244 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2020 Mortgage
Feb 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-18-408-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-18-408-004
Alternative APN
  • 09-18-408-004-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,100 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,486 sqft (0.149 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address461 E PRAIRIE AVE
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-3118
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(SPIKINGS) SUB PT OF BLKS 52-53 IN DESPLAINES MANOR T RACT 3 SUB PT OF SE SEC 18-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionSPIKINGS SUB
Legal Tract3
Legal Block52,53
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group6
Census Block6005
Census Tract806300

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address461 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3118
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 20, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Feb 4, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 7, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 7, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1995241
Last Transfer DateJan 27, 2020
Transfer Doc0000055240
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address461 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3118
Document Number2005908702
Instrument DateFeb 20, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2020
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address461 E PRAIRIE AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163118, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3118

Mortgage

Document Number2005908702
DateFeb 28, 2020
Instrument5908702
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueFeb 27, 2030

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 4, 2020
Property Address461 E PRAIRIE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3118
Document Number2003555240
Instrument DateJan 27, 2020
Instrument3555240
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address461 E PRAIRIE AVE DES PLAINES IL 600163118, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3118

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionMaine Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Elementary School DistrictDes Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMaine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$29,000 (+7.41%) Land $5,837 Building $23,163$290,000 (+7.41%) Land $58,370 Building $231,630
2023$6,244.00 (+2.92%)
2022$6,067.00 Homeowner's exemption$26,999 Land $4,864 Building $22,135$269,990 Land $48,640 Building $221,350

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES PLAINES
serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 436 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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