485 Bell Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 485 Bell Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,086 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.216 acres (9,387 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$399,000 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill$8,932 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
May 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-13-419-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-13-419-018
Alternative APN
  • 08-13-419-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,086 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1968
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,387 sqft (0.216 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address485 BELL DR
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-2731
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range11E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section13
Legal SubdivisionO W BLUMES WEST ACRES UNITB RESUB
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionELK GROVE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4014
Census Tract804902

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address485 BELL DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2731
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CORNERSTONE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO
May 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
CORNERSTONE NAT'L BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 10, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 10, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201619164
Prior Transfer DateDec 8, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0000039009
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address485 BELL DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2731
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 9, 2024
Title CompanyACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0015220283
DateJun 1, 2021
Instrument2115220283
Lender
NameCORNERSTONE NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
AddressPALATINE, IL 60067
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term179 Months
DueMay 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address485 BELL DR, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2731
Document Number2018357002
Instrument DateMay 21, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 13, 2020
Title CompanyACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC, ACQUEST TITLE SVCS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address485 BELL DR DES PLAINES IL 600162731, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-2731

Mortgage

Document Number2018357002
DateJul 1, 2020
Instrument18357002
Lender
NameCORNERSTONE NAT'L BK
TypeBank
AddressPALATINE, IL 60067
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJun 30, 2040
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionElk Grove Township
MunicipalityDes Plaines City
Secondary School DistrictTownship High School District 214 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictCommunity Consolidated School District 59 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$48,000 (+24.45%) Land $9,856 Building $38,144$480,000 (+24.45%) Land $98,560 Building $381,440
2023$8,932.00 (+4.9%)
2022$8,515.00 Homeowner's exemption$38,570 Land $8,448 Building $30,122$385,700 Land $84,480 Building $301,220

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
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1978–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 5
Most Recent ClaimMay 2017 · 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.

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 578 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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