Cook County property record for 481 NE River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.615 acres (26,789 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,802 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-201-057 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-201-057 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,789 sqft (0.615 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 481 N EAST RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-1225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S09 T41N R12E 3P |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEVERENZ BROTHERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 806104 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 N EAST RIVER RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-1225 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201649136 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Maine Township |
| 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 | $40,000 (+16.42%) Land $18,752 Building $21,248 | $400,000 (+16.42%) Land $187,520 Building $212,480 | |
| 2023 | $4,802.00 (+0.76%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,766.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $34,357 Land $18,752 Building $15,605 | $343,570 Land $187,520 Building $156,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 37 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 37 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | AQUA ILLINOIS-NORTH MAINE UTILITIES private · serves 30,043 people · EPA ID IL0315350 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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