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490 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Records

Cook County property record for 490 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Detailsbuilt 1960
Lot Size0.63 acres (2,750 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$130,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$6,291 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Sale
Aug 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN09-17-402-087

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-17-402-087
Alternative APN
  • 09-17-402-087-0000

Interior

Units3 Units
Stories1 Story

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Lot Area2,750 sqft (0.63 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address490 LEE ST
CityDES PLAINES
StateIL
Zip60016-4646
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Legal Description(DESPLAINES)(CENTER) SUB IN EH SEC 17-41-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionDESPLAINES CENTER
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionMAINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract806201

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1136 GREENLEAF AVE, 404, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2736
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 21, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
PRECISION TITLE
Aug 1, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202022057
Prior Transfer DateJul 27, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000017021
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 21, 2020
Property Address490 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4646
Document Number2020322057
Instrument DateApr 17, 2020
Instrument20322057
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2020
Title CompanyPRECISION TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$130.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1136 GREENLEAF AVE #4 WILMETTE IL 600912743, 4, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2743

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 1, 2018
Property Address490 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4646
Document Number1821317021
Instrument DateJul 27, 2018
Instrument21317021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 8, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address627 LONGTREE DR WHEELING IL 600905546, WHEELING, IL 60090-5546

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$32,775 (+14.15%) Land $15,469 Building $17,306$131,100 (+14.15%) Land $61,876 Building $69,224
2023$6,291.00 (-14.85%)
2022$7,388.00$28,712 Land $9,625 Building $19,087$114,848 Land $38,500 Building $76,348

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 AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 36 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies114 units insured
incl. 78 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims164 (1983–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA17 of 164
Most Recent ClaimApr 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 46 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jul 2010 · 60 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 7 claims

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 417 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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