Cook County property record for 494 Alles St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,096 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,219 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,536 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-17-402-038 |
| Primary APN | 09-17-402-038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,096 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,219 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 494 ALLES ST |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60016-4424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (MATTESONS) ADD TO (DESPLAINES) SECS 16-17 SEC 17-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | MATTESONS ADD TO DESPLAINES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 806201 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 N OWEN ST, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2537 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996834 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 26, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000341 |
| 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 |
| 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 | $28,000 (+33.34%) Land $2,897 Building $25,103 | $280,000 (+33.34%) Land $28,970 Building $251,030 | |
| 2023 | $5,536.00 (+2.46%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,403.00 | $20,999 Land $2,575 Building $18,424 | $209,990 Land $25,750 Building $184,240 |
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.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 36 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 114 units insured incl. 78 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 164 (1983–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 164 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 417 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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